…ildren for almost 30 years. She is the subject of Private Violence. http://www.kitgruelle.com/ Amanda Planchard is the Director of Victim Assistance at the Fulton County Solicitor General’s Office and Co-Chair of the Fulton County Family Violence Task Force. Judge Robert McBurney is a currently a Fulton County Superior Court Judge and formerly an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia and Assistant District Attorney for Fulto…
…ildren for almost 30 years. She is the subject of Private Violence. http://www.kitgruelle.com/ Amanda Planchard is the Director of Victim Assistance at the Fulton County Solicitor General’s Office and Co-Chair of the Fulton County Family Violence Task Force. Judge Robert McBurney is a currently a Fulton County Superior Court Judge and formerly an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia and Assistant District Attorney for Fulto…
…Troutman Sanders, AVLF is able to provide first-rate legal services to low-income Atlantans as they demand safe and stable housing, insist on fair pay for an honest day’s work, and break free from intimate partner abuse. You, too, can play a part in determining the future of our community: a donation to our 2019 Annual Campaign ensures that we can advocate for over 5,000 Atlantans, that we can provide comprehensive care through our innovative leg…
…most in danger when she notifies her abuser she is leaving. Between 50 and 75 percent of domestic violence-related homicides occur after a victim leaves their partner.” October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and I want to spread awareness about the violence that goes beyond the physical. I think we can agree that physical abuse is bad. But absent that, at what point should we be concerned? Is it domestic violence if a partner makes threats…
…rstone of our mission to provide free, high-quality legal assistance to low-income Atlantans. This program is a lifeline for individuals facing landlord-tenant disputes and other pressing legal issues. Through one-on-one meetings, volunteer attorneys gain a deep understanding of potential clients’ concerns, allowing us to tailor our support and connect them with the resources they need for a positive resolution. We extend our heartfelt thanks to t…
…violence. You can find opportunities to get involved here: http://gcadv.org/get-involved/. If you or someone you know is facing violence, call the 24-hour statewide hotline: (800) 334-2836. Read the original article here. 0…
…n do next time to prevent those types of objections. Opposing counsel cross-examined my client and focused heavily on her past addiction issues. I objected on relevance grounds but was overruled. It looked like things could take a bad turn, but my client owned up to her past and repeatedly reminded him about her success in recovery. When I was able to cross-examine the Respondent, I clearly asked some good questions because he ended up admitting t…
…t will support AVLF’s ongoing efforts to provide free legal services to low-income residents in the Atlanta area. The grant will enable AVLF to expand its programs, ensuring more individuals and families receive the legal assistance they need to overcome critical issues such as landlord-tenant abuse, intimate partner abuse, and access to economic opportunity. By bolstering AVLF’s resources, Bank of America is making a significant impact in fosteri…
…in the context of the trend toward a more civically engaged university. Co-created community partner projects that seek to engage public audiences beyond academe offer graduate students an opportunity to develop expertise in community knowledge outside of the university. MPW fellows will partner with a community organization to develop and execute a writing project(s) that is mutually beneficial to the fellow and partnering organization. (Emory W…
…as an estate planning and estate administration lawyer. I retired from the practice of law last fall after 46 years of practice in the area of Wills and estates. I get tremendous satisfaction from meeting with people at the probate court to help them navigate the emotionally overwhelming and legally complex tasks associated with settling a loved ones estate. The people are so appreciative of my time. I think this is the best thing I have done in r…
…nts. Eventually, a position for a family law paralegal was created which encompassed the combination of family law experience and passion for helping survivors. How is working in the Family Law Program different than your volunteer experience? It’s just another level of care for survivors. Once the Family Law Program kicked off, we were able to provide survivors with another resource to be free from abuse by helping them divorce their abusers, o…
…receipts, we also need unrestricted funds, money with which to run the day-to-day operation of the Foundation. Our blue ribbon 2018 Annual Campaign Steering Committee, Libby’s Development Team, and the Board’s Development Committee have led an enthusiastic campaign: our goal was to raise $850,000 in unrestricted, non-event funds, and as of tonight, we have raised $927,500! Congratulations and thanks to everyone. John Chandler and Beth Tanis, I of…
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