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Wednesday, October 9, 2013

Despite bruising, spanking daughter, 12, with wooden spoon wasn't child abuse, appeals court rules

Despite bruising, spanking daughter, 12, with wooden spoon wasn't child abuse, appeals court rules

Interesting result for a so called liberal state.
Georgia has statutory protection for parents who use reasonable corporal punishment.
The courts have decided this statute gives parents pretty broad authority to spank their children.

Indeed, with limitations on who can administer punishment, schools can spank children unless parents put their objections in writing.

Friday, September 6, 2013

Attorney Updates

http://answers.justia.com/question/2013/09/04/will-my-lawyer-let-me-know-whats-going-m-64639

Clients are entitled to updates about their cases. However, at many points during the life of a case, there are long lulls because the attorney is waiting for a judge to issue an order, a court date, or responses to discovery or motions. Check in with counsel if you haven't heard anything for 2-4 weeks. However, checking in once a week is normally unnecessary.

Sunday, August 25, 2013

Why So Many Offices in Atlanta?

In August 2011, I decided to open up several virtual offices around Atlanta. Virtual offices are created under agreements with office suits that give companies the ability to receive mail at designated locations(s) and meet in offices or conference rooms. This set up is cost efficient and convenient.
Moreover, it benefits the clients by having a close place to meet during lunch or after work.

Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Recent Answers from Justia's Question and Answer Webiste

Q: Is a set fee that an attorney gives you before they begin a probate matter the same if they are unsuccessful?
A: Look at the contract/retainer agreement. If the contract does not specify a decreased rate if the matter is unsuccessful, you have to pay the agreed upon rate.

7 August 2013Q: If I go see a child-custody Lawyer in NYC, must I retain him to get client-laweyr priv or am I protected either way?
A: With the little information you provided, you should be protected by the attorney-client privilege. The attorney client privilege is created when you seek legal advice from an attorney. You don't have to necessarily pay or retain an attorney to create that privilege. If you're truly concerned about it, ask the attorney.

7 August 2013Q: Dad died two years ago and his spouse sold the house as a quick sale. Are living children entitled 2 the money
A: It all depends. She may have automatically obtained full ownership of the house through rights of survivorship or his will may have left it to her. If you have concerns, determine if he had a will. Also, deeds are public records. Check with the county land records where the house is located.