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In Family And Criminal Law
When a couple chooses to end their marriage, they need to consider whether or not they’d like to try and work out their divorce through mediation, or if they’d rather settle their case by means of litigation. Those couples who feel they can put aside their differences and work together to resolve their divorce should strongly consider mediation. During mediation,…
The recession is taking its toll on more than just the unemployment rate. It’s no secret that in these tough economic times, the housing market has taken a hit. Not only are people falling behind on their mortgage payments, but some homeowners are even upside on their mortgages. Many homeowners in this situation struggle with feelings of shame, embarrassment, and…
An interesting trend is starting to emerge in family law courts across the country. For the first time ever, a significant amount of men are receiving primary custody of their children. One study suggests that as many as 50% of the men who request primary child custody are receiving it. This trend is in stark contrast to the last several…
Adoption is a truly rewarding experience that can bring endless joy to both the adoptive parents’ and child’s lives. If you and your spouse have made the decision to adopt a child, or if you as an individual has decided to adopt, it’s important to consult an experience adoption attorney before any legal action or steps are taken. An attorney…
Fraud is a relatively broad term applied to any illegal act in which the offender uses deceitful or deceptive means to carry out the crime. In almost all instances of fraud, the offender is trying to obtain something from the victim, whether the victim be an individual person, group of people, or company. Furthermore, most fraud crimes are committed to…
According to the Georgia Coalition Against Domestic Violence and the Georgia Commission of Family Violence, the state ranks 15th in the country for domestic violence murders. This puts Georgia in the top 1/3 of states with the highest rate of domestic violence murders. It’s important for everyone in Georgia to take domestic violence or threats of domestic violence seriously, and…
A violent crime is considered any criminal act in which the offender uses violence or the threat of violence to carry out their crime. Examples of violent crimes include: Murder or Manslaughter Domestic Violence Child Abuse or Spousal Abuse Assault & Battery Armed Robbery Carjacking Gun or Firearm Offenses Forcible Rape Sexual Assault Kidnapping Arson Most Gang Crimes Most Hate…
If someone has filed a restraining order against you, it is very important that you do not violate the restraining order in any way. Restraining order violations are a crime in and of themselves, and can result in additional penalties, including jail, fines, and extended probation. Even if you think the restraining order is unfair or based on lies, you must…
There are times when it may be necessary to ask the judge to change a child support, child custody, or visitation order. When that time comes, it’s best to work with a knowledgeable Gwinnett County divorce attorney like Douglas N. Fox. Life changes, as do the circumstances under which a court-order was originally based upon. When a person experiences a significant…
If you are considering adopting a child, it’s important to hire an attorney to represent you throughout the adoption process. Although adoption can be a truly rewarding and amazing experience, it can also be a highly stressful experience when your case gets held up because of some type of legal road bump or discrepancy. Lawrenceville adoption attorney Douglas N. Fox…