Whether you ever expected your marriage to end in divorce or not, alimony and spousal support are part of the cost of entering into a marriage. Alimony payments, also referred to as “spousal support,” is money paid to an ex-spouse who earned substantially less money than you did. While alimony is not typically awarded to […]
Businesses can find themselves in debt, just like individual people and families do. There are specific opportunities that businesses have to reorganize themselves through bankruptcy proceedings in order to stay afloat. The very first step that you should take should you be a business owner and find your business going under is to call an […]
Paternity law refers to the legal relationship between a father and his biological or adopted children. This law deals with the rights and obligations of both the father and the child to each other as well as to others. For many, many years, rulings of child custody cases were largely based on a gender-biased system. […]
Money. Money makes the world go ‘round. Money is necessary for getting ahead, or just catching up. Money is also one of the most heated topics in a divorce. It is not uncommon for couples to file for divorce because of certain irreparable differences or circumstances, only to find out during the process that a […]
There are some times when married spouses need to take some time away from one another in order to try to resolve their marriage conflicts without getting a legal divorce. Called “Separate Maintenance” under Georgia Law, a marital separation agreement can address all issues that would be settled if a divorce is ultimately filed. At […]
The Fair Debt Collect Practices Act (FDCPA) prohibits debt collectors from engaging in abusive, unfair, or deceptive collection tactics or harassment of any kind. However, even with this act set in place, it does not mean that creditors will not try to harass you with calls day and night demanding that you pay your debts. […]
Debt can lead to many serious side-effects that many people do not put much thought toward when they are simply buying a new car, new boat, new home. However, life happens to all of us, and those who do not stay abreast of their financial situations can quickly find themselves drowning in debt with creditors […]
Welcoming a new member into your family through adoption is a wonderful blessing to both the child and the family. Whether you are adopting within the United States or are adopting internationally, there are many steps in the process – some of which are straightforward and some of which can pose complications in the process. […]
Making the decision to file for bankruptcy is never something to be taken lightly. Mountains of debt, looming interest, unpaid medical bills – all of these can add up and seem insurmountable to millions of Americans each year. If you have found yourself struggling with debt, you are no doubt looking for a solution. Maybe […]
Child custody is decided in court during the divorce between two parents when children are involved. State courts decide custody based on the best interests of the children. Often, children will be able to express their preference of which parental party they would like to stay with, but it is the ultimate decision of the […]
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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 and Peach Island, as well as Columbia County, Richmond County, Burke County, Jefferson County, McDuffie County and Lincoln County.
