I have received this question enough times that it was time to blog on it. Could Trump Eliminate Gay Adoptions? No. Adoption law is created by state law, not federal law. Each state is free to decide who may adopt, and how. In Georgia, for example, any adult over the age of … [Read more...]
Getting Married or Having Children May Void Your Will
It’s a little known fact of Georgia law that your marriage and/or the birth or adoption of a child may actually void your previously-signed last will and testament. Here’s an example of how this happens: Case Study: Ashley is a recently divorced teacher with two young … [Read more...]
Marriage Equality and the Parent-Child Relationship in Same-Sex Marriages
Since the Supreme Court’s marriage equality decision in June 2015, many married same-sex couples have wanted to know how the decision would affect their rights in Georgia and, specifically, whether both of their names would be placed on their child’s birth certificate … [Read more...]
