On Behalf of The Law Offices of Abbott & Abbott, P.C. | Dec 29, 2014 | Firm News, Same-Sex Couples
Domestic partnerships differ from traditional marriages in many ways, but they also share similarities, especially in regards to ending the relationship. When partners wish to separate, they have two options for where to file their petition. If the partners have very...
On Behalf of The Law Offices of Abbott & Abbott, P.C. | Dec 22, 2014 | Firm News, Property Division
Georgia property owners who are going through a divorce may wonder how the property will be divided between the two former partners. Even if one spouse is award a house that was owned jointly in the divorce decree, both names will still be on the loan unless the owner...
On Behalf of The Law Offices of Abbott & Abbott, P.C. | Dec 12, 2014 | Divorce, Firm News
Residents in Georgia may be surprised to hear that the national divorce statistics may not be on the rapid increase that have many grown to expect. Despite widespread public perception, recent studies suggest that the divorce rate is not as high as 50 percent and is...
On Behalf of The Law Offices of Abbott & Abbott, P.C. | Dec 5, 2014 | Child Custody, Firm News
Prospective adoptive parents in Georgia may be interested to learn about the Hague Convention. Each country creates its own laws and standards in regard to the protection of children. However, the statutes of individual countries are not sufficient to protect the...
On Behalf of The Law Offices of Abbott & Abbott, P.C. | Dec 1, 2014 | Adoption, Firm News
The adoption process can be delicate and emotional. Adding to the difficulties that are already present during such proceedings, some prospective parents may fall victim to adoption fraud. Families in Georgia considering an adoption may benefit from recognizing...