The Georgia Court of Appeals started slowly in December 2019, with only one family law related case. But, the Court ended the month with appropriate end-of-the-year fireworks, and an important case on the Option of Adoption Act. Indeed, the full text of the first opinion below provides a great primer on the Act. In the..Read more
The Best CLE Opportunities for 2020
Happy New Year from mdg Custody Litigation Consulting Welcome to 2020! A new decade, with new opportunities! Scroll down to learn why Not Your Everyday Custody Case, Barcelona Legal Exchange CLE and Networking, and the First Annual Family Law and Mental Health Forum are my top three picks for the best continuing legal eduation opportunities for Georgia family law and custody..Read more
November 2019 Georgia Custody/Visitation Case Law Updates
No custody, visitation or family law opinions were released by the Georgia appellate courts in November 2019. However, the Georgia Supreme Court released one disciplinary action against a family law attorney. By all means, this is a must read for all attorneys, as a reminder of everything not to do! In the Matter of Millard..Read more
‘Tis the Season for Giving of Yourself
Yesterday was Giving Tuesday. I hope all of you reached deep into your pockets for causes important to you. Today, let’s talk about also reaching deep into your hearts to give of yourselves. As attorneys, and family law professionals, the opportunities are so abundant! You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is..Read more
October 2019 Georgia Custody/Visitation Case Law Update – Part 2
In October 2019, the Georgia Court of Appeals released seven custody and visitation related opinions, and nine other family law related cases. Part 1 reviews the first eight cases from the first half of October (listed below). The remaining eight cases follow. Sullivan v. Harper, Case No. A19A1629, Georgia Court of Appeals, October 22, 2019…Read more
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