Gay marriage bans being challenged in Georgia, other states

In the singular legal system of the United States, where federalism sometimes dictates a strong national law on one subject and where wide latitude among the states is seen in their regulation of other matters, gay marriage is a notably interesting topic. That is for myriad reasons, of course, perhaps most fundamentally because same-sex marriage […]

Continue reading Gay marriage bans being challenged in Georgia, other states ...

Sound divorce and parenting advice — from a comedian

Why do most people enjoy listening to a good comedian? An obvious reason is, of course, that comedians simply make us laugh, but there is clearly much going on at a deeper level that makes some purveyors of mirth immensely attractive to audiences. When you think about it, laughter often accompanies stories that relate to […]

Continue reading Sound divorce and parenting advice — from a comedian ...

Testing the fathers’ rights hypothesis of unfairness toward men

It’s certainly no secret in the terrain of family law: Men — many males, indeed — believe without doubt that courts are typically predisposed against their interests and far too often side with women almost instinctively. And that perceived inequity is said to extend across a wide plateau of important considerations, from paternity, legitimation and […]

Continue reading Testing the fathers’ rights hypothesis of unfairness toward men ...

Collaborative divorce, mediation may be better for some couples

Divorce can be a challenging process, no matter who you are and what your circumstances are. Not only that, but divorce can be costly, particularly in acrimonious cases. One of the ways folks may be able to cut down on expenses, and possibly even on fighting, is to take advantage of an alternative way of […]

Continue reading Collaborative divorce, mediation may be better for some couples ...

Although many divorces end family businesses: not all do

Calling it “the exception, not the rule,” one writer on marital dissolution noted in a recent article that a family owned business surviving a divorce is a relative rarity. There are of course many reasons why a business managed by one or both spouses prior to a divorce does not often continue to thrive — […]

Continue reading Although many divorces end family businesses: not all do ...

Observations on the intersection of legal pot use and family law

The passage of a law in Georgia approving marijuana use in some prescribed fashion for persons suffering from medical ailments would obviously cast ripples across a broad sphere of social and legal concerns, including family law. In any discussion centered on medical marijuana use and legislation in the state, though, talk is defined in terms […]

Continue reading Observations on the intersection of legal pot use and family law ...

Research, recommendations on gay parents in custody disputes

The state of Georgia does not legally recognize either same-sex marriage or same-sex divorce. As we have previously noted, LGBT couples are certainly not well protected under state laws when it comes to family law matters. A recent media article laments the lack of consideration given to gay and lesbian parents in many areas of […]

Continue reading Research, recommendations on gay parents in custody disputes ...

Reach Out To Our Experienced Team For Help With Your Legal Issues

How The Siemon Law Firm Can Help

Contact our Georgia Family Law Firm by calling 770-888-5120 or by completing this contact form.

An attorney will respond within 24 business hours.

    Fields marked with an * are required

    I Have Read The Disclaimer *

    Our Office Locations

    Cumming, Georgia

    347 Dahlonega St #100,
    Cumming, GA 30040 770-888-5120 Cumming Law Office Map

    Marietta, Georgia

    1850 Parkway Pl Suite 715,
    Marietta, GA 30067 770-888-5312 Marietta Law Office Map

    Alpharetta, Georgia

    4555 Mansell Rd,
    Alpharetta, GA 30022
    770-888-5093 Alpharetta Law Office Map

    Atlanta, Georgia

    3400 Peachtree Rd NE Suite 555,
    Atlanta, GA 30326 770-888-5078 Atlanta Law Office Map