Whether you have filed or received divorce papers in Georgia, you are likely contemplating the alimony payments that will be included in your divorce. What is Alimony? Alimony is financial support paid by one spouse to another, and exists to support the economic well-being of spouses who do not have the means to make ends…
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The divorce process is challenging, especially with issues of child custody in the mix. In Georgia, courts take the preference of the child into account when making child custody decisions. How Old Does a Child Need to Be to Choose Which Parent They Live With? GA Code § 19-9-3(5) states that children 14…
DetailsAndersen, Tate & Carr attorney Tyler Dillard recently represented out-of-state residents who had previously sold a home in Georgia. The clients sold the home as-is but were later sued by the buyers claiming that there was a toxic mold infestation. The clients adamantly denied any knowledge of any mold infestation and further reminded the buyers…
DetailsAndersen, Tate & Carr attorneys Tom Tate, Tyler Dillard, and Jaletta Smith recently scored a victory at the Georgia Court of Appeals in a case involving facts dating back a decade. The firm’s client was a life insurance company that issued certain annuity policies at the request of a family trust in 2011. In 2015,…
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A custody evaluation helps courts in Georgia determine custody arrangements that are in the best interest of the children. Typically, a mental health professional conducts an official forensic child custody evaluation. Then, Georgia courts can use the evaluations in a variety of legal actions where the children’s best interest is to be determined, like divorces,…
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Andersen, Tate & Carr is excited to announce that seven attorneys have been selected as Georgia Super Lawyers honorees by Law & Politics and Atlanta Magazine for 2021. The magazine lists attorneys based on practice area and state. The ATC Law attorneys listed as Georgia Super Lawyers honorees in 2021 include: Thomas J. Andersen…
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