Even though the defendant lives out of state, in some cases, a divorce can still proceed in Georgia. In a recently released opinion, Eversole v Eversole, the Defendant, Husband, moved from Georgia to South Carolina less than six months before the Plaintiff, Wife, filed for divorce in Georgia. Wife attempted to have Husband served in […]
Pre-Nups, Alimony and Attorney’s Fees
If your pre-nup waives alimony, it also waives attorney’s fees. In Vakharwala v. Vakharwala, the Georgia Supreme Court reversed the trial court’s decision to award attorney’s fees to a wife under O.C.G.A § 19-6-2. This is the law that allows a party to be awarded fees when there is a great disparity in income or […]
NEWS RELEASE: Marcy A. Millard Selected for Esteemed Lawyers of America
Alpharetta, GA, June 16, 2017 –(PR.com)– One of the most passionate and accomplished advocates for the children of Georgia has been selected for admission to the Esteemed Lawyers of America. As a divorce and family law attorney in Alpharetta, Marcy A. Millard has helped children reunite with parents and escape from abusive situations. Ms. Millard’s […]
Divorcing Later in Life
Divorces occurring when the parties are approaching retirement or already retired require unique considerations. In such divorces, the primary focus is most commonly asset division and it is important to consider how each party can be secure in retirement following the divorce. Divorces where the parties are contemplating retirement or already retired often involve the […]
How Social Media Use Can Affect Your Family Law Case
Smartphones are now a ubiquitous piece of technology used by countless individuals to access social media. Many people routinely share insight and photographs of their children and the many aspects of their daily routines and rituals. While this may be a fun pastime, it can often be used against one or both parties in a […]
2017 Law Firm 500 Honoree
2017 Law Firm 500 Award Winner The Millard Law Firm Honored by Law Firm 500
Biggest Divorce Mistakes People Make
Divorce can be a complex and emotionally draining process, especially if it is hotly contested. Not only are feelings hurt on both sides, but there is also a lot of money and time spent trying to reach a fair agreement. In order to obtain the results you want, as well as a fresh start in […]
Five Stages of Grief in Divorce
Divorce is not a situation people are usually emotionally prepared for. After all, no one gets married to get divorced. Nevertheless, divorce is something that happens whether we are ready for it or not. In fact, it is often stated that nearly 50% of marriages end in divorce. That does not make it any easier, […]
Lump Sum Child Support Payments
Several family law lawyers say a Sept. 20 Georgia Supreme Court ruling that affirmed a lower court’s grant of a lump-sum child support payment to cover 13 years of care sets a “dangerous” precedent because it grants one parent a large sum of cash without oversight. But the court said nothing in the child support […]
You can obtain sole legal and physical custody when a parent is unfit.
The Court of Appeals issued a decision on February 18, 2013 enforcing a trial court’s decision to award sole legal and physical custody of the parties’ two year old child to the mother. In this case, the father was an alcoholic, failed to attempt to see his child for several months and lacked judgment to […]
