In divorce related cases, litigation can continue for years. People who are divorced may have to come back to court for modification of orders for spousal support, child support, or custody of children.
Having practiced law in Gwinnett County Georgia for over 40 years, that journey has taken many directions. I began practice as a real estate closing attorney when Gwinnett County was tied with Orange County CA as the fastest-growing county in the country. I was also an appointed counsel for criminal defense cases in Gwinnett Superior Court for a number of years.
How does one make sure their last wishes for healthcare, including life support, are honored? Georgia has a type of format called an Advance Directive that replaces the old Living Will and the Healthcare Power of Attorney.
Most of the cases concerning support that we handle day in and day out involve support of minor children.
For the purpose of planning your estate, a will is the basic tool for putting your plan in place. However there are other ways to accomplish this task, such as revocable or irrevocable trusts.
A change of the beneficiary of a life-insurance policy is an area that can cause multiple legal problems. To be more specific, failing to change a beneficiary after certain events can cause problems.
After divorce, formerly married parties often have continuing rights and obligations between each other under their Final Judgment and Decree. These can include turning over marital property, payment of marital debts, support obligations, and custody and visitation matters. These matters are sometimes known as “domestic relations” issues.
An estate may need to be administered where there is property of the deceased to be transferred. Jointly owned real property or bank accounts, without survivorship, are some of the types of property that call for administration of an estate. If there is a will, it would be probated. If there is no will, the estate is intestate, and a petition for administration must be filed. A personal representative for the estate must be appointed by the Probate Court.
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