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Discovery & Admissibility of Facebook & Other Social Media Data

As individuals are posting more and more of their personal day-to-day thoughts, whereabouts, and photographs on social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter, it should come as no surprise that lawyers are turning to the internet to mine this data to assist them in preparation for litigation

Maryland Court Rules on Same Sex Divorce

Analysis of a recent Maryland case upholding the right to a same sex divorce.

What constitutes domestic violence in Georgia?

Unfortunately, we often receive calls from potential clients who have been victims of domestic violence (family violence) or want a restraining order against a spouse or former spouse.

Adjustments for Child Support Payments in Georgia at Age 18

In Georgia, child support payments are calculated to cover all minor children in a home.

Understanding Texas Spousal Maintenance Law

Short overview of the changes in Texas law regarding spousal maintenance & support (alimony).

Temporary Custody Orders: Possession is 9/10ths of the Law

Article reviewing the importance of temporary custody orders

Divorce: How soon do I need to hire a lawyer?

The Cherry Law Firm fields as many calls from people who have been served a petition for “divorce” as those who have contemplated divorce in Cobb and Cherokee County.

Adjustments for Child Support Payments in Georgia at Age 18

In Georgia, child support payments are calculated to cover all minor children in a home. However, when an older child reaches 18 years of age (also known as “years”), there are often changes in child support obligation to reflect the lower number of minor children at home.

Step-parent Adoption In Florida

Step-parent Adoption

Re-adoption for Foreign Adoption

A brief overview of reasons to re-adopt a foreign adoptee in the United States.

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