On Behalf of The Law Offices of Abbott & Abbott, P.C. | Mar 24, 2015 | Divorce, Firm News
Georgia residents might be interested to learn about a study examining the relationship between divorce and illness. Researchers at Iowa State University determined that couples with a seriously ill wife were more likely to get a divorce than couples with a seriously...
On Behalf of The Law Offices of Abbott & Abbott, P.C. | Mar 18, 2015 | Child Custody, Firm News
Some grandparents in Georgia might be interested in obtaining custody of their grandchildren. This depends on the specific situation and, in some cases, the grandchild’s preference. However, if the child’s parents challenge the request, the courts may...
On Behalf of The Law Offices of Abbott & Abbott, P.C. | Mar 11, 2015 | Firm News
In a battle for custody, a party may resort to parental alientation, as a tactic, to get custody of the child(ren), and in the process interfere and perhaps damage the relationship betweend the other parent and the child. This could cause irreparable emotional...
On Behalf of The Law Offices of Abbott & Abbott, P.C. | Mar 10, 2015 | Firm News, Property Division
Georgia residents who are artists may be surprised to learn that any pieces they have, whether in storage, hanging on a wall or on consignment in a gallery, are considered marital property and are eligible for property division during a divorce. Additionally, any...
On Behalf of The Law Offices of Abbott & Abbott, P.C. | Mar 5, 2015 | Divorce, Firm News
Georgia doctors, dentists, pharmacists and others working in the health care field may have lower divorce rates than the general public despite the stresses of the profession. This was the conclusion of a study that was recently published, and it will likely surprise...