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If a child’s parents are married, both have equal rights to custody and visitation. However, in the case of a child born out of wedlock, only the mother has any rights to custody. This is true even if the father’s name is listed on the birth certificate of the child. Paternity establishes a man as […]
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An Offer in Compromise (OIC) is an agreement between the taxpayer and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that settles a tax debt for less than the full amount owed. An offer in compromise allows you to settle your tax debt for less than the full amount you owe. It may be a legitimate option if you […]
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We are in the middle of the 2016 tax filing season when everyone is anxious to file their taxes in hopes of receiving a refund. This article will provide you with simple pointers to ensure that you get your refund and not a tax audit by the Internal Revenue Service. You must count unemployment benefits […]
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Legal matters never take overnight. Some last for months, even years. It is more than a bit difficult to predict the time a contested divorce case will take from beginning to end. Overloaded court dockets are a circumstance that may increase the duration of a divorce case. Some states, including Georgia, require a waiting period […]
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In order to obtain a divorce in Georgia, at least one of the parties must meet Georgia residency requirements for divorce. Meeting Georgia’s residency requirements is rarely a concern except for those spouses who have recently moved to Georgia or are planning to move in the near future. If residency requirements are not met, the Georgia court […]
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Determining child custody is a difficult heart-wrenching task. If parents can’t agree on the details of a child custody agreement, the court must weigh several factors to determine which parent has primary custody of the children. In a child custody case, how does a child’s preference affect the ultimate decision? Courts will typically not consider […]
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When debts go unpaid, it is well known that a collection agency may soon enter the picture to collect. Debtors may think that they owe a particular bank for a credit card debt and then one day they are served with a lawsuit attempting to recover payment for the same debt. This moment is often […]
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The Parker Law Firm can help all student loan debtors get a handle on the repayment of their student loan obligation. This is the first part of a blog on dealing with student loans. Today’s article addresses getting organized and formulating a plan to repay them. School’s over. Now is the time to make it pay off […]
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This is the first part of a series of blogs on what occurs when consumers are sued for unpaid debts. Most lawsuits for the collection of debts are actions based upon breach of contract. Today’s blog will deal with the statute of limitations and some other initial considerations when defending a debt collection lawsuit, especially […]
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