A Guide to Step-Parent Adoptions in Georgia Step-parent adoption is a life-changing decision that can bring immense joy and stability to families, but navigating the complex legal process can be daunting. In Georgia, step-parent adoption is a common practice, but it requires a deep understanding of the legal implications, requirements, and emotional nuances involved. As […]
What is Virtual Visitation? – What You Need to Know Our approach to digital connectivity has been reshaped in a post-pandemic lockdown world. As the world adapted to remote work, online schooling, and virtual social gatherings, the realm of family law also witnessed a transformation, particularly in how separated or divorced parents interact with their […]
A Guide to Child Custody for Fathers in Georgia Deciding on child custody after a divorce or if the parents of a child never married can be complicated. If you are a father, understanding a father’s child custody rights in Georgia will better prepare you to deal with a complex or distressing situation. Boudreaux Law […]
Alimony vs. Child Support A divorce can be one of the most difficult and confusing times in a person’s life. Adding to that confusion is the common misconception that alimony and child support are the same thing. While similar at the surface level, alimony and child support are different. If you’re going through a divorce […]
Can You Marry Again After Annulment? If you’re looking forward to life after ending your marriage, you may be asking, “can you marry again after an annulment in Georgia?” The short answer is yes; you can get married again after an annulment. Annulments do not restrict your life after it is formalized, but make sure […]
What Does Legal Separation in Georgia Look Like? Legal separation happens when a married couple chooses to live separately without officially ending their marriage through divorce. Unlike many states, spouses do not need to file a legal separation action prior to filing for a divorce. However, either spouse in a marriage can pursue an action for separate maintenance, […]
Explained: Contested and Uncontested Divorce When a marriage dissolves, it’s the beginning of a series of difficult decisions both parties will have to make. After deciding to end the marriage, one of the first decisions both individuals need to make is whether they want a contested or uncontested divorce. Both a contested and uncontested divorce […]
What is a Prenuptial Agreement? A prenuptial agreement, or prenup, is a legal document that a couple executes before they marry to determines the division of property in the event of a future divorce. Although it may not be romantic, having an open and honest financial conversation before the wedding day can be positive and […]
How Child Custody Arrangements Have and Have Not Changed with COVID-19 The COVID-19 outbreak has changed a lot in our daily lives, including how parents with child custody schedules are co-parenting. The courts have made it crystal clear that defying orders or denying visitations simply based upon the current situation or Georgia Governor Brian Kemp’s […]
Establishing Paternity in Georgia: Here’s What You Need to Know Establishing paternity in Georgia is an important family matter regarding the legal responsibility that comes with listing the father’s name on the birth certificate. To ensure the best life for your child and that he or she has a legal father established on public record, […]
Serving THE FOLLOWING AREAS
The Augusta, Eastern Georgia law firm of Boudreaux Law Firm, serves Eastern GA and the CSRA, including the cities of Augusta, Evans, Martinez, Blythe, Hephzibah, Grovetown, Harlem,
Waynesboro, Appling, Thomson, Louisville, Lincolnton, Aiken, North Augusta, and Peach Island, as well as Columbia County, Richmond County, Burke County, Jefferson County, McDuffie County,
Lincoln County, Aiken County, and Edgefield County
