Updating Your Estate Plan After Divorce in Georgia
Creating an estate plan is a crucial step in ensuring that your assets and wishes are protected and respected after your passing. An estate plan typically includes documents like your...
How Does Divorce Work in Georgia?
Divorce is never an easy decision to make, but when it becomes the necessary next step for you, your spouse and your family, it is important to understand how the...
No Fault Vs. Fault Divorce
What is a "No Fault" Divorce? You may have heard the term “no fault divorce” and wondered precisely what it means under Georgia law. Georgia is what is known as...
How To Find the Best Female Divorce Lawyer in Cherokee County
The Speights Law Team of Female Family Law Attorneys Will Help You Successfully Navigate the Divorce Process One of the most important decisions you’ll make during a divorce is hiring...
What Are the Chances of a Mother Getting 50/50 Custody in Georgia?
Everything You Need to Know About 50/50 Joint Custody Arrangements and the Rights of the Mother in a Divorce One question we hear a lot at Speights Law is: How...
What Are the Chances of a Father Getting 50/50 Custody in Georgia?
One question we hear a lot at Speights Law is what the chances of a father winning a joint custody agreement in Georgia are. Unlike in the past, when a...
What is a Special Needs Trust?
The law allows for the establishment of trusts to protect assets, designate their use and, in some cases, avoid estate and inheritance taxes. Trusts can also be used to hold...
The Differences Between Divorce, Separation and Annulment
Know Your Three Options for Ending a Marriage Under Georgia Law A marriage that’s on the rocks can be a huge strain on everyone, affecting family relationships, work and even...
Your Guide to Stepparent and Relative Adoptions in Georgia
Most people don’t ever expect to find themselves adopting a step child or younger family member, but sometimes, adverse circumstances may make these adoptions necessary or simply the best choice...