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At the Parker Law Firm, your health and safety are extremely important to us. Although the widespread pandemic has ended, there is still no cure for the coronavirus (COVID-19) and cases are on the rise once again. Therefore, our firm will still adhere to common-sense measures to keep our staff and clients safe. We are back in the office full-time. However, will schedule in-office appointments where applicable (i.e., preparation for trials) and we will ask that you were a mask during your office visit. Otherwise, most appointments will be conducted via telephone, via Zoom or Microsoft Teams. Thank you.

At the Parker Law Firm, your health and safety are extremely important to us. The coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis has created unprecedented challenges for us all, and while we are strictly adhering to public health regulations for the safety of our clients and staff, please know that we are still here for you. We are […] The post Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update appeared first on Parker Law Firm.

(During the Coronavirus (Covid-19) Pandemic) According to the U.S. Federal Reserve, federalreserve.gov, as of January 2020, there are approximately 44.7 million Americans with student loan debt. The total student loan debt in the U.S. alone, is $1.64 trillion. The average monthly payment on student loan debts range between $200-$299, with 11.1% of student loans 90 […] The post Forbearance of Student Loans appeared first on Parker Law Firm.

Greetings, We would like to express our sincere hope that everyone is staying as safe as possible. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of our clients and their families. While the Parker Law Firm offices are closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are still available to assist our clients with their legal […] The post Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update appeared first on Parker Law Firm.

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 […] The post Establishing Paternity In Georgia appeared first on Parker Law Firm.

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 […] The post Settle Tax Debt With Internal Revenue Service For Less Than You Owe appeared first on Parker Law Firm.

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 […] The post Tips for Filing Your 2016 Taxes appeared first on Parker Law Firm.

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 […] The post How Long Does A Divorce Case Take? appeared first on Parker Law Firm.

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 […] The post Residency And Divorce appeared first on Parker Law Firm.