by Coleman Legal Group, LLC | Oct 2, 2023 | Divorce, Family Law
Custody Visitation What is the definition of child visitation? In a child custody case, visitation is described as a non-custodial parent’s right to see their kid, or as temporary custody given to an otherwise non-custodial parent or relative for a certain...
by Coleman Legal Group, LLC | Oct 2, 2023 | Family Law
Legitimization in Georgia Under Georgia law, a child born out of wedlock may be legitimated in one of two ways: 1. When the child’s recognized parents marry after the kid is born 2. When the father requests the superior court of the mother’s residency to...
by Coleman Legal Group, LLC | Oct 2, 2023 | Divorce, Family Law, Real Estate
Is Georgia a state that recognizes community property? Georgia does not have a community property law. Instead, Georgia divorce rules provide each spouse an equal share of any property accumulated during the marriage. This is referred to as an “equitable...
by Coleman Legal Group, LLC | Oct 2, 2023 | Divorce, Family Law
When you get divorced in Georgia, how do you split your property and debts? Georgia is a state with “equitable distribution.” This indicates that all marital assets gained during the marriage should be equally split. Unless the court determines that an...
by Coleman Legal Group, LLC | Sep 18, 2023 | Family Law
Changing one’s legal name is a personal and often significant decision. From altering a first name to better reflect one’s identity to modifying a surname after marriage, the reasons for changing a name are varied and personal. In some cases, a name change...