When Family Matters become Legal Matters, You Need an Experienced Attorney
Our goal at The Law Offices of James M. Miskell, P.C. is to provide you guidance and reassurance through what may be an unfamiliar legal process.
Divorce
The breakup of a marriage is a stressful time. You need a Georgia lawyer with experience to help you navigate divorce and the often complicated legal process of dividing your household and separating from your spouse.
Paternity & Legitimation
In Georgia, fathers who are not married to the mother of a child at the time of birth have no legal rights or obligations to the child unless and until recognized as the legitimate father by the Superior or Juvenile Courts. My experience can help you establish a legal relationship between father and child so that the child can have the benefit of the support of a father both financially and through visitation. I can also help you enforce father's rights and obligations once that relationship has been established.
Child Custody & Support Issues
Whether a child's parents are living apart as a result of divorce or were never married, they remain parents and child custody & support issues can make the relationships more difficult. As an experienced lawyer in Gwinnett and surrounding counties, I am prepared to protect your rights to act in the best interests of your child.
Name Changes and Birth Certificate Corrections
Identification documents are become increasingly important. All too often, the names or other information recorded on a birth certificate are misspelled or incorrect and cannot be corrected without a judge's order. You may wish to reinstate your maiden name after a final order of divorce or the passing of a spouse. Whatever your reason for changing names, a judge's order is also required. Rely on my more than fifteen years of experience as an attorney in Georgia to help you reconcile your identification documents and identifying information.
Deprivation
In Georgia, when a child is alleged to be without proper parental care and control, that child can be removed from the family home. In some cases, there can be a possibility of criminal charges against parents. It is critical to have a skilled advocate to protect your rights so that you can act in the best interests of your child. I have years of experience working with the various agencies involved in juvenile court deprivation cases that can help reunite families and put parents back in charge.