Crystal Wright | September 1, 2021 | Family Law

Facing a false accusation in family court is one of the most maddening experiences possible. When someone has made false accusations against you in a divorce or child custody proceeding, the way you react is very important. If you find yourself in this position, make sure to contact a skilled legal professional. An accomplished family… read more

Crystal Wright | July 27, 2021 | Child Custody

Some parents will do almost anything to win a custody case, including turning their children against their other parent. Unfortunately, the children suffer the most when they are used as weapons and pawns in a battle between their parents. What is Parental Alienation? Parental alienation describes the act of one parent turning the child against… read more

Crystal Wright | July 26, 2021 | Child Custody

Parents have a right to spend time with their child even if they are no longer together. However, a court can terminate that right if the parent is unfit or the court finds that it is in the child’s best interest. Courts may also restrict visitation by requiring supervised visitation. In this case, the court… read more

Crystal Wright | July 8, 2021 | Child Custody

A judge reviews all evidence presented by all interested parties to determine what is in the child’s best interest. The child’s best interest is the overriding concern for the court. If the judge determines that a parent is unfit, the judge may grant sole physical and legal custody to the other parent. The judge may… read more

Crystal Wright | July 1, 2021 | Divorce

Some states refer to legally ending a marriage as “dissolution of marriage.” Georgia still refers to this process as “divorce.” However, the terms mean the same thing. Some states recognize a legal separation, but a legal separation is different from divorce or dissolution of marriage. With a legal separation, the spouses do not want to… read more

Crystal Wright | June 18, 2021 | Divorce

Divorce can be an emotional process. But it usually has defined and predictable steps. Understanding these steps can help you cope with the stress of a divorce. Here is a guide to the steps of the divorce process, including insight into the ways that these steps are usually handled by Gwinnett county courts. Preparing for… read more

Crystal Wright | June 3, 2021 | Divorce

Only one spouse needs to file pleadings with the court to begin the divorce process in Georgia. The Complaint alleges one of 13 grounds for divorce, including a “no-fault” ground for irreconcilable differences. A spouse does not need to agree to the divorce for the court to end the marriage. Under the no-fault grounds, irreconcilable… read more