“You get what you pay for” may be a trite expression, but that doesn’t mean it’s not true. As a result of the Great Recession, many folks who graduated from law school during that time were unable to find jobs. As a result, they started their own firms without the benefit of experience or mentors. You should not only hire … Read More
The Best Way to Avoid Problems with Your Teen’s Visitation
Many parents know that Georgia law allows a child who is at least 14 years of age to choose the parent with whom he or she wants to live. Does that election right extend to permit the teen to choose not to visit with the non-custodial parent? It does, but the child’s election must be done under the supervision of … Read More
How to Create a Parenting Plan for the Holidays
If you do not yet have a parenting plan because you are still working your way through the process, now is the time to get a temporary parenting plan in place for the holidays. There are several ways to accomplish that goal before the holiday season is in full swing. Approach the Other Parent First, try to reach out to … Read More
Sleepless in Divorce: The chapters that were never made into a movie – Chapter 6
It took the court six months after the 120-Day Status Conference for the Court to find three consecutive days to set aside for the trial. The day of trial arrived, and we were ready to proceed. When we arrived in the courtroom, we asked the judge for a pre-trial conference in one final effort to try to settle the case. … Read More
Sleepless in Divorce: The chapters that were never made into a movie – Chapter 5
Sam had provided all of the discovery responses, and the depositions had been completed. From Sam’s testimony at his deposition, I learned what Sam perceived Annie’s flaws to be and how he thought she had contributed to the end of their marriage. Sam decided not to exercise his privilege against self-incrimination, and testified about his numerous affairs. Annie was extremely … Read More
Sleepless in Divorce: The chapters that were never made into a movie – Chapter 4
I stopped Annie on her way out the door, suggesting we chat for just another minute after she told me she and Sam had not been intimate in a long time. I gave her the name of several good therapists with whom she could discuss the issues in her marriage that had led her to our office. Annie was a … Read More
Sleepless in Divorce: The chapters that were never made into a movie – Chapter 3
Since Annie wanted to file for divorce right away, we drafted a complaint for divorce for her to review. We convinced her to allege in the complaint that the marriage was irretrievably broken rather than to allege she wanted a divorce because of Sam’s adultery. We thought that would both protect their children from learning about the affair and keep … Read More
Sleepless in Divorce: The chapters that were never made into a movie – Chapter 2
Read Chapter 1 “I’m so angry, and I’m terrified. It’s impossible for anyone to get a job in the newspaper business anymore, and I haven’t worked in 20 years. What am I going to do? And you know what else? Sam doesn’t even want a divorce. He wants us to go to counseling again.” We talked a little bit about … Read More
Sleepless in Divorce: The chapters that were never made into a movie – Chapter 1
I passed Annie Reed Baldwin the box of tissues as tears started to roll down her cheeks. She was telling me that she had caught her husband, Sam, cheating on her. “How could he do this to me?” she said, crying harder now as she recounted how she had started to notice several months ago that Sam never put his … Read More
Melody Z. Richardson is The First Recipient of an Award Named in Her Honor
Melody Z. Richardson continues to embody the firm’s commitment to community involvement. On April 28, 2016, Melody was pleasantly surprised to become the first recipient of an award named in her honor. The award was bestowed upon Melody for her work with and support of the Fulton County Law Day Committee over the last five years. In the future, the … Read More
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