Crystal Wright | November 10, 2021 | Family Law

There are various reasons you may need the assistance of a legal professional who specializes in family law. They can help you if you ever go through a divorce. They can also help you negotiate pre or post-nuptial agreements or divide property in the event of a separation. Moreover, their services may play an important… read more

Crystal Wright | November 4, 2021 | Child Custody

Divorce is a high-stress situation. Throw a child into the mix and things can get heated. Of course, no one wants a disagreement between parents to affect a child. But when emotions run high, a child can get caught in the middle of a custodial dispute and become traumatized. One common issue in divorce is… read more

Crystal Wright | October 8, 2021 | Spousal Support

Alimony is the same thing as spousal support. Under Georgia law, alimony and spousal support refer to a payment from one party to another while living separately. These payments can occur after a divorce between ex-spouses. They can also occur between spouses during a separation, an abandonment, or a pending divorce. In other words, you… read more

Crystal Wright | September 24, 2021 | Domestic Violence

When you or your family members are in danger of domestic violence, it is vital to take the necessary steps to protect yourself. Unfortunately, many people are threatened by intimate partners, spouses, or other family members. There are many options for victims of domestic abuse and violence. Many organizations in Georgia are willing to help… read more

Crystal Wright | September 23, 2021 | Divorce

Are you getting a divorce in Georgia? If so, you may be ordered to make alimony payments to your ex. Or, they may be ordered to pay alimony to you. Alimony is financial support that may be awarded when one party can’t support themselves without help from the other. For example, maybe one spouse was… read more

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