When a marriage ends in divorce, one spouse may need to continue financially assisting or supporting the other spouse. Alimony, also referred to as spousal support, is paid by the higher-earning spouse to the non-earning or lower-earning spouse and is separate from the division of marital property. Alimony ensures that spouses who may have refrained…
In Georgia, child custody is most often determined during the divorce process by mutually agreeing parents, subject to a judge’s approval, or by the judge based solely on the child’s best interests. The resulting custody order is a complex document, covering many important things, including visitation. The custody order, referred to as a parenting plan,…
Most kids look forward to summer break as soon as the spring semester at school starts. However, being a divorced couple brings a new layer of uncertainty – for both parents and kids. Without school to fill children’s daily schedules, an entirely different schedule within your parenting plan may be required. Here are a…
Raising and caring for children after a divorce is not only hard work, but it’s also expensive. Many single parents depend on child support to provide basic necessities for their children. When a non-custodial parent stops paying child support, the custodial parent faces the burden of financial hardship and ultimately, the children may suffer. If…
Relay For Life partners with Andersen, Tate & Carr at their main office in Duluth every year to host a cookout and fundraiser to help those who have been affected by Cancer in their lives. This year’s event was wonderful, and we really appreciate all of those who came to the event on Friday, April…
If you’ve decided to pursue a divorce, the first step is to meet with a divorce attorney for a consultation. In order to get the most out of your initial meeting, you need to be prepared. Here are three ways to lay the groundwork for your consultation. Consider what your objectives are for your…
Homelessness in Atlanta is a growing epidemic, and the suburbs are not immune. Of the communities surrounding the city of Atlanta, Gwinnett County has the third largest homeless population, with nearly 800 reported “homeless persons” in 2015. Homelessness is detrimental for countless reasons, but one reason, in particular, is burdening Gwinnett County’s communities. The desperation…
Andersen, Tate & Carr is pleased to announce that seven ATC Attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2019 Georgia Super Lawyers list. Attorneys Trinity Hundredmark and Robert Thomas were recognized as Rising Stars, while Thomas J. Andersen, Elizabeth Clack-Freeman, Melody Glouton, and Thomas T. Tate were recognized as outstanding lawyers in their fields.…
Gwinnett Chamber 2019 Board Chairman Takes Reins The Gwinnett Chamber introduced its new chairman and board members at its recent board meeting. Tom Andersen, partner, Andersen, Tate & Carr, welcomed new board members and reviewed 2019 Chamber priorities at the January 17 board meeting. “The Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce is fortunate indeed to have one…
Janet Williams Named New GAP President Andersen Tate & Carr, P.C. is pleased to announce that Janet Wilson Williams, RP® will serve as President of the Georgia Association of Paralegals (GAP) for a two year term beginning January 2019. Ms. Williams has been employed at ATC for the past 13 years as paralegal to partner Michael…