by Coleman Legal Group, LLC | Nov 12, 2014 | Family Law
What is Paternity in Georgia? Paternity is the act of a father legally claiming his offspring as his own, under the law, for the purposes of support and inheritance. Paternity can be established in relationships between both married and unmarried partners. Paternity...
by Coleman Legal Group, LLC | Oct 16, 2014 | Bankruptcy
Tax Implications of a Personal Bankruptcy Almost everything you do has a tax consequence and filing for bankruptcy is not an exception. Every bankruptcy kind has its own impact on taxes in ways that may not be realized. After all, if it involves taxes, there are...
by Coleman Legal Group, LLC | Oct 10, 2014 | Family Law
In certain situations it may be necessary to file a case concerning a modification and contempt in a new county other than the original county that may have jurisdiction. This type of situation typically occurs once a parent relocates to a new residential area and the...
by Coleman Legal Group, LLC | Aug 20, 2014 | Uncategorized
Who Can Make a Will in Georgia (a) Every individual 14 years of age or older may make a will, unless laboring under some legal disability arising either from a want of capacity or a want of perfect liberty of action. (b) An individual who has been convicted of a crime...
by Coleman Legal Group, LLC | Aug 19, 2014 | Divorce
In Georgia, the divorce statutes that sets forth the rules for an uncontested divorce states that the petitioner (the person asking for the divorce) must wait 31 days after the divorce complaint is filed with the court to then file a motion asking the court / judge to...
by Coleman Legal Group, LLC | Aug 13, 2014 | Bankruptcy, Divorce, Family Law
Can an ex-spouse’s bankruptcy still impact me after a divorce? Yes, an ex-spouses bankruptcy can still impact you following a divorce. Bankruptcy following a divorce can impact you in a number of ways, but generally speaking it may either allow for your ex-spouse to...
by Coleman Legal Group, LLC | Jul 23, 2014 | Divorce, Family Law
Contested Divorce and Family Law – Tips for the Deposition Process Attending a deposition can be nerve-wracking for many people. The process can pry into your personal life through intimate and tough questions, but if you are familiar with the documents of your...
by Coleman Legal Group, LLC | Jun 15, 2014 | Divorce
What happens with my social security when I get divorced? Many people wonder what will happen to their social security benefits when their divorce goes through, especially if the divorce happens later in life. Here are a few things to keep in mind that may help you...
