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Updating Your Will When Getting Married

Getting married is a time when there is enough to worry about. There are a million things that need to be done for just the wedding. After the wedding is over a new marriage can have a huge impact on your estate plan.

What constitutes domestic violence in Georgia?

Unfortunately, we often receive calls from potential clients who have been victims of domestic violence (family violence) or want a restraining order against a spouse or former spouse.

Adjustments for Child Support Payments in Georgia at Age 18

In Georgia, child support payments are calculated to cover all minor children in a home.

Understanding Texas Spousal Maintenance Law

Short overview of the changes in Texas law regarding spousal maintenance & support (alimony).

Temporary Custody Orders: Possession is 9/10ths of the Law

Article reviewing the importance of temporary custody orders

Divorce: How soon do I need to hire a lawyer?

The Cherry Law Firm fields as many calls from people who have been served a petition for “divorce” as those who have contemplated divorce in Cobb and Cherokee County.

Adjustments for Child Support Payments in Georgia at Age 18

In Georgia, child support payments are calculated to cover all minor children in a home. However, when an older child reaches 18 years of age (also known as “years”), there are often changes in child support obligation to reflect the lower number of minor children at home.

What is in the best interest of the child?

Factors considered by Texas Courts

Fighting for your kids, let us help you get Sole Management Conservatorship

How do you fight for your kids in Texas

How to File for Child Support Modification in Georgia

In most states, a support order is made based on the income of both parents, the child’s needs and other relevant matters. If there is a substantial change of circumstances … you lose your job, your ex-spouse has a significant wage increase, the existing order of child support can be modified.

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