Drug charges — felony or misdemeanor
Being charged with a drug-related crime can be very serious. At stake: your livelihood, your drivers license, your career, future student loans and more.
You have rights granted by the State of Georgia. Weeks Law can be your advocate throughout the process.
legitimation
If your child was born out of wedlock, you may not have the right to visit and care for your child without proper legitimation.
In the past, you could legitimate your child by signing a petition with the mother. As of 2016, this is no longer true: you must now file a petition with the court in the mother’s county of residence.
Weeks Law can help every step of the way — from adding your name to the birth certificate, establishing custodial or visitation agreements, to working out fair child support payments.
dui litigation
Every DUI case and client are unique. April Weeks is an experienced DUI litigator, and can help make sure your rights are vigorously defended every step of the way.
Remember: you have the right to refuse roadside and in-station breathalyzer tests.
divorce, legal separation, annulment
Whether you’re facing the termination of marriage, seeking legal separation, or investigating an annulment, litigating marriages in court can be a lengthy and complicated process. You may face a long list of things that have to be established during the legal proceedings, including
Custody of any children
Visitation rights for parents
Child support and alimony payments
Division of real estate
Division of assets and debts
Weeks Law can assist you with defending your rights in a divorce — whether you’re negotiating the initial settlement agreement, or seeking changes to your support provisions.
protective orders
If you are the victim of domestic violence, our first concern is your safety. Calling the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 will put you in touch with a trained advocate, who can help you make a safety plan. Calls are anonymous and confidential.
If you need a protective order, Weeks Law can assist you in filing a petition with the right court, and represent you during the hearing.
Temporary Protective Orders can last up to 12 months, and can be extended up to three years.
landlord/tenant
If you have a dispute with your landlord or tenant that you can’t resolve, legal action — or out-of-court conflict resolution — may be your best recourse.
Weeks Law can help with a variety of landlord/tenant disputes — including the return of an improperly held security deposit, improper evictions, disputes about the terms of leases, and so forth.
Remember: Put all requests and promises in writing, and save copies — especially if you believe there may be disputes at a later date.