Law Office of Elyssa K Williams

Determining child custody arrangements is no easy task. The child’s best interests should always come first, and it’s not always clear what is in those best interests. Courts take a variety of factors into consideration before issuing a custody order. Here’s what you need to know.

When it comes to getting married, many people like to think that it’s all about how much you love someone. While this is, of course, the crux of the matter, it’s also important to remember that marriage is about building a life with another person. A big part of that is money. Discussing money matters before taking the plunge is critical to build the foundation for a successful marriage.

If you and your spouse are considering getting a divorce in Georgia, there are some legal requirements that must be met first. Here’s what you need to know about qualifying for a dissolution of marriage and how to take the first step in filing your divorce papers.

Paternity testing is critical in certain cases, such as when a child’s mother is petitioning the court for child support from the child’s alleged father, or in cases where the alleged father is petitioning the court for parental and visitation rights to a child. However, not all paternity tests are admissible in court or considered legal. Here’s what you need to know about paternity testing and how to get an iron-clad test with the help of an attorney.

When any relationship fails, it can be a frustrating experience. However, divorce is not necessarily your only option. There are many instances in which a legal separation may be a better choice for your and your individual situation. Here are answers to your important questions about legal separations.

Divorce can be a huge challenge for a married couple, but it can be even more difficult when there are children involved. If you have children with your spouse, you are likely concerned about making sure that they are impacted as little as possible by the separation. Here are 5 simple tips to make divorce easier for your children.

Just wanted to share my latest blog: "Enjoying the Holidays After Divorce" http://www.metroatlantadivorce.com/blog/

The Cobb County Commissioners are convening on Nov. 26 to "vote" on the new Braves stadium. Here is the Memorandum of Understanding that will be presented to them: http://cobbcounty.org/images/documents//Cobb-Braves-MOA.pdf I think it is sad that a project this big can be passed without a vote by the people. I wish Cobb County the best, but I feel bad for all of the commuters who will have to pass through the 75/85 junction on game days.

Interesting discussions today at the Domestic Violence seminar - it was great being on the panel

Thank you to the Boortz Law firm for the honor of being featured in your newsletter this month!