Like many things in the law, the answer is, it depends. There are three main types of divorce our practice encounters; uncontested, amicable and contested. Uncontested divorces are the quickest, simplest and usually the healthiest for families. In an uncontested divorce,…
Equine law touches many different aspects of civil law: contract law, property law, personal injury among others. Equine laws varied nature requires an advocate experienced in litigation and knowledge of the law but also understands the complexities and intricacies of the equine…
Going through a divorce really is one of the most stressful things a family can go through. It’s a tumultuous time for the parents as well as the kids. So it’s very important to be prepared for it either its…
You’ve spent all your hard earned, and maybe not yet earned, money on the perfect horse. A new Unicorn in the barn! What happens if your Unicorn has serious, performance limiting, flaws that were not disclosed or was not what…
Under O.C.G.A. § 19-3-1, a valid marriage in Georgia requires only that (1) the Parties are able to contract; (2) the parties have an actual contract; and (3) the parties consummate the marriage according to law. Further, Georgia law states…
Most people probably have no experience hiring a divorce lawyer, so here are some tips to help navigate the process. What does a divorce attorney do? Divorce attorneys are family law professionals who focus on issues related to dissolving a…
USEF Clarification on Amateurs with Boarding Barns* I am an attorney and I am confused as to what is and isn’t allowed to maintain an “amateur status” if one owns a boarding stable. I asked the source, and here were…
In the United States, attorney’s fees are not automatically granted to a prevailing party in litigation. Known as the “American Rule,” this rule requires that each party is responsible for their own attorney’s fees incurred, unless otherwise granted by statutory…
By Tracy Ann Moore-Grant, Jennifer Brown, CDLP and Wendy Gravlin-Chambers When a divorce occurs, typically one of the biggest issues is what to do with the house. Often it makes more sense for one person to keep the home and…
