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Personal Injury

Personal injury cases capture a wide array of injuries. Becoming injured in an accident or through a third party’s negligence is frustrating and oftentimes, defeating or debilitating. Specifically, if a person is the victim of an accident or a crime, he or she may face traumatic injuries or emotional distress, that are life changing. It is during this time that you need a strong advocate on your side to fight for your interests, to navigate the court process, but also assist in finding appropriate treatment needed such as medical or mental health treatment. Whitney prides herself on providing guidance that you can trust, and strong counsel. Whitney has chosen to tailor her practice to the following personal injury cases:

Types of Personal Injury

  • Child Custody
    Child custody involves both the legal and physical custody of the child. Physical Custody is where the child resides while legal custody involves the decision-making process for the parents including education, religious preferences, medical treatments, and activities. Parental Relocation involves the relocation of one parent. Once custodial orders are established, it is often necessary to modify those orders should one parent move to another city for job relocation or another life change.
  • Child Support
    Child Support is calculated pursuant to guidelines established by the State of Georgia. Modification of a Current Child Support Order If you have a current child support order in place, a court may modify the order based on a variety of factors. The court may consider such things such as change in financial condition of one or both parties, change in costs for the child, change in custody of the child, as well as the relocation of one parent.
  • Domestic Violence
    Protective Orders In Georgia, a party may seek a Temporary Protective Order against another party if certain requirements are met. A TPO is different than the criminal bond conditions often placed on a defendant if domestic violence has occurred and an arrest has been made. As such, the TPO is a civil proceeding in the State of Georgia that can provide victims of domestic violence additional protections. If you or a loved one has been a victim of family violence or dating violence, please call 911 immediately. The criminal justice system often fails victims due to a lack or because the victim is afraid for his or her safety. Please contact the Amity House at 912-264-4357 for assistance until you can meet with an attorney to advise you of your rights.
  • Divorce
    Divorce matters separate every facet on a couple’s life together, which can include assets such as property, debts, and the custody of the parties’ children. Divorce matters are often complicated, and an attorney is always recommended at every stage of the process so that no important issue is left unresolved or conceded. The goal of a successful divorce is to resolve the case amicably; however, divorces are often highly contentious, leaving clients engaged in litigation for a period of years. Whether the case is decided through mediation, a judge, or a trial by jury, divorces often lead to great stress. It is important to work with an advocate that listens and provides solid guidance, as divorce matters are also highly fact intensive. Consultations are an important part of the divorce process so that expectations are reasonably set. Most importantly, utilize a consultation to determine if the attorney/client relationship is a mutual “fit” for representation.
  • Divorce/ Custody Mediation
    In certain counties within the State of Georgia, mediation is mandatory in certain cases. While certain cases may be exempted from mediation, most are ordered to mediation to attempt to resolve issues on a final basis prior to a final hearing in the matter. Mediation is an incredibly important of any matter. Mediation should be conducted in a good faith attempt to reach an amicable resolution. Should an amicable resolution not be reached, mediation is still a tool to determine the strengths and weaknesses of a case prior to a final hearing.
  • Paternity/ Legitimation
    When unmarried people have a child together, it is important that the biological father establish paternity. During the paternity process, he can be allowed to legitimate the minor child. In order to obtain legal rights to the minor child, a legitimation must be granted. The State of Georgia does not recognize an unmarried father as the legal father until this process takes place.

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