HB 229 Expands Visitation and Intervention Rights to Great-Grandparents and Siblings

HB 229 Expands Visitation and Intervention Rights to Great-Grandparents and Siblings Recent changes to O.C.G.A. § 19-7-3 have expanded visitation and intervention rights in domestic relations cases concerning minor children to include siblings of parents as well as great-grandparents. Under the previous version of O.C.G.A. § 19-7-3, only grandparents were allowed to file for visitation…

What You Need to Know About Animal Cruelty Charges and Penalties in Georgia

What You Need to Know About Animal Cruelty Charges and Penalties in Georgia Animal cruelty charges frequently escalate into high-profile cases that are exploited and widely promulgated through media and news outlets, especially when celebrities and public figures are involved. The emotionally charged nature of this crime often results in a prejudiced backlash against the…

Georgia’s Governor Vetoes Religious Liberty Bill, but Opponents say the Fight Isn’t Over

Georgia’s Governor Vetoes Religious Liberty Bill, but Opponents say the Fight Isn’t Over The controversy continues over Georgia’s so called “religious liberty” bill. House Bill 757 would allow faith-based organizations to deny services to those who violate their “sincerely held religious belief.” Under the bill, clergy could refuse to perform gay marriages, and opponents of…