by Alexa Lewis | Sep 15, 2021 | Child Abuse, Criminal Law, Divorce, Family Law, General Information, Strategy and Preparation, Temporary Protective Orders (TPOs)
A temporary protective order (TPO) in Georgia is a civil court order providing protection to an individual until a full and fair court hearing can be held. The TPO is in place for a short time – typically 30 days or less, and is considered minimally intrusive on...
by Alexa Lewis | Dec 29, 2020 | Child Custody, Child Visitation Rights, Divorce, Family Law, Step Parent Adoptions
Stepparent, or second parent adoption, is quite common and involves the spouse of one of a child’s biological parents adopting the child. You’d like to adopt your step children. Their biological parent has not exercised their visitation rights for a period...
by Alexa Lewis | Sep 30, 2020 | Child Custody, Child Visitation Rights, Family Law, Step Parent Adoptions
Stepparent, or second parent adoption, is quite common and involves the spouse of one of a child’s biological parents adopting the child. There are aspects that are similar to other kinds of adoptions, but there are other details that make stepparent adoptions...