Family law attorneys at Phillips & Sellers in Columbus, GA, handle divorce, child custody, adoption, and more with compassionate advocacy. Contact us.
If you find yourself seeking a divorce in the state of Georgia, then look no further for advice and counsel on what you should do and the steps to take during this period of your life. The attorneys at Phillips and Sellers, Scott Phillips and Angela Sellers have over 23 years of experience in family…
5 Facts Before Modifying Your Child Support In these difficult economic times, we meet with clients on a daily basis who need to modify their child support obligations just to make ends meet. This is much more difficult to do than you might think. Judges frequently use the logic that if you’ve been paying it…
A prenuptial agreement, more commonly referred to as a “prenup” is a legal document signed by parties before they intend to marry. This is a common arrangement that allows both parties to protect their assets in the event of a divorce or marital troubles, as well as the death of one or both parties in…
Most couples don’t begin their marriage thinking it will end in divorce. However, divorce happens and dealing with those choices and decisions can be much easier when both people agree to part ways and the marriage is ending at no fault to either person, also known as a no-fault divorce. Even though a no-fault divorce…
Around 40 percent of all marriages end in divorce. Many times those ended marriages include children and court-ordered child support. When a divorce occurs and families separate, often both children and parents are left to figure out how life will move on after the divorce. There are things everyone should know about child support and…
Whether you have found yourself in this situation or know someone that needs legal advice regarding guardianship, there are numerous points to consider. There are two main types of guardianships minor and adult, while different circumstances may lead to the decision to petition, there are many similarities in a legal manner. Here are a few…
If you are seeking legal advice in family law, you probably want to know who will be advising you before paying for their services. Secondly, having a sound relationship and trusting your attorney for legal guidance and services is essential. Often initial family law consultations are recommended so you can meet the attorney overseeing your…
At Phillips & Sellers, we can offer in-depth consultations about the divorce options you have available. We will talk to you about assets, your splitting of funds and/or properties, and more. If there are underage children within the marriage, we can also discuss what’s likely to happen through custody rights. We want our clients to…
There is nothing scarier than wondering what will happen during a custody battle. This is even more relevant when dealing with a relationship that has soured or when working to take parental rights away. The best defense you can take, however, is to stay legally informed and equipped on all subjects. It’s our goal to…
You may ask yourself what exactly is a step-parent adoption? In a step-parent adoption, one of the biological parents is married to a third party who wishes to adopt the minor child in question as his or her own legal child. Hence, the rights of the absentee biological parent will be terminated during the course…
