Understanding the Criteria for “A Child’s Best Interests” For any parents dealing with issues relating to child custody and visitation orders, it can be frustrating to try to predict how the judge will interpret the child’s best interests. Often, this term can feel abstract and subjective. In our recent post, The Process of Determining Custody…
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Generally speaking, disorderly conduct (a.k.a. disturbing the peace) refers to behaviors and words that disrupt the lives of others in a way that they interpret as threatening. The laws for disorderly conduct (O.C.G.A. § 16-11-39) are written in a way that leaves them open to interpretation, and there are both state laws and city ordinances…
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Attorney Trinity Hundredmark is Recognized by The Supreme Court of Georgia Andersen, Tate & Carr, P.C is proud to announce the appointment of Trinity Hundredmark as Vice-Chairperson of the Standing Committee for the Unlicensed Practice of Law by the Supreme Court of Georgia. With her appointment as Vice-Chairperson, Ms. Hundredmark brings a powerful voice and years…
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A Child’s Best Interests: The Process of Determining Custody and Visitation For many parents, the decision to divorce is made even more difficult because of the fear of losing their everyday interactions with their children. In Georgia, there is no established formula that a judge uses in order to make decisions about a child’s physical…
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What Is the Difference Between Drug Possession and Intent to Distribute in Georgia? In the State of Georgia, it is illegal to purchase, possess, manufacture, distribute, or sell controlled substances or marijuana (O.C.G.A. § 16-13-30). The laws in our state are particularly harsh for drug-related offenses, and therefore it’s essential to understand the charges being…
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How Does Adultery Impact Divorce Cases in Georgia? The question of whether infidelity can affect a divorce case is incredibly common. Adultery is defined as a married person voluntarily having sexual intercourse with a person other than his or her spouse. In Georgia, adultery is considered a misdemeanor offense (O.C.G.A. § 16-6-19), and if proven,…
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