Eviction — Frequently Asked Questions
Can I withhold rent if my landlord does not fix something? – NO. Generally under Georgia law the obligation to pay rent and the obligation of landlord to repair are separate obligations. Even if landlord is not doing their job in failing to make repairs, a tenant still needs to pay rent. Thus, Withholding rent is not a valid strategy.
» Read moreI Will….No…I Won’t: Who gets the ring after and engagement ends?
A recent New York case pitted two former lovers. He said he gave her a 10K engagement ring and now wants it back since they broke up. She said they were never engaged and the ring was just a gift. Winner? She won because the judge believed the spurned lover never actually asked his ex, “Will you marry me?” There
» Read moreH-1B Visa: A path to hiring professional foreign employees.
THE H-1B VISA The H-1B visa is the primary method for hiring professional foreign employees to temporarily work in the United States. This visa is an employer-sponsored process and is intended for foreign workers in specialty occupations, i.e., occupations that normally require a bachelor’s degree. H-1B visas are granted for a maximum of six years and are typically filed in
» Read moreHero Award Recipient by Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation: Kristyne Seidenberg
Pictured from left to right: Nilufar Abdi-Tabari (recipient AVLF of the Safe Families Champion of the Year ), Liz Whipple (Director of the Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation), Kristyne Seidenberg. Congratulations to one of our frequent contributors, Kristyne Seidenberg! Kristy was recently honored at the Atlanta Bar Association Celebrating Service Event. Kristy was awarded the Hero Award by Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers
» Read moreLegal Ease Public Service Spotlight: Elizabeth Dalia Racine
Every month Legal-Ease.info will spotlight an attorney that has dedicated their career to public service. This month we are honored to feature Elizabeth Dalia Racine. Elizabeth’s Bio: Elizabeth completed her undergrad at the University of Florida in Gainesville, Fl with high honors. Dalia graduated from Emory University School of Law in Atlanta, Ga. While attending the University of Florida, Dalia met her
» Read moreDeferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA): What is it and who is eligible?
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, as it is more commonly known nationwide, is a form of relief that was made available to certain individuals who arrived to the U.S. as children without legal status. If your DACA application is approved by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services or USCIS, you will receive an approval notice that grants you
» Read moreAre you planning on Medicaid as part of your long term care? Here are some things to consider.
The Purpose of Medicaid: Medicaid is a federally funded health care program. This is a “needs based” program and is administered by each state. Medicaid will help pay for long-term skilled nursing care in a nursing home, but the resident is responsible for contributing his/her monthly income toward the cost of care. Medicaid eligibility is based on income and assets.
» Read moreDeath and Property: The process of probate.
There are a number of different proceedings which may be necessary following the death of a Georgia resident or a non-resident owning property in the State of Georgia. These matters are filed in the Probate Court of the county of the deceased’s residence in Georgia or in the county where property of a non-resident is located. Often, there are other matters
» Read moreMaterial Witness Matters
Many popular television shows bounce around the phrase “material witness.” What exactly is a material witness? A material witness is on who is needed to testify in a criminal case or before a grand jury investigating a criminal matter. If you have been subpoenaed to testify in a criminal case, and you fail to appear, the party who subpoenaed you
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