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Regina Irene Edwards
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Summary
Welcome to Edwards Family Law. I have been practicing family law since 2001. Our firm is noted for our aggressive representation and our fair, flat fees. Potential clients can be assured that I have the necessary experience and dedication to family law, and will give each and every client the personal attention that their case requires. I have a very low caseload, so I only handle one trial matter at a time. You won't have to worry about me not being able to handle your case because I have another scheduled at the same time. I set aside time for each client and each case so you get my undivided attention. I will never hand your case off to an associate. You hire my firm, you get me as your attorney.
Practice Areas
- Divorce
- Family Law
- Social Security Disability/SSI
Additional Practice Area
- Fathers' Rights
Fees
- Free Consultation
Free 15 minute consultation with Regina - Credit Cards Accepted
Visa, Mastercard and Amex - Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
Flat fees - No Hourly Billing
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Arizona
- Georgia
Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
- Owner, Managing Attorney
- Edwards Family Law
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- Attorney
- Cordell & Cordell
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- Attorney
- Stephen A. Friedman & Associates
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- Attorney
- Georgia Legal Services
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Education
- Tulane University School of Law
- J.D / Law
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- North Carolina Central University
- B.A / Political Science (1998)
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- Graduated in 3 years at age 19
- Honors: Magna Cum Laude
- Activities: Minors: Spanish, French
Awards
- Rising Star in Family Law
- Georgia SuperLawyers
- Domestic Violence Pro Bono Attorney Award
- Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation
- Rising Star in Family Law
- Georgia SuperLawyers
- Rising Star in Family Law
- Georgia SuperLawyers
- Rising Star in Family Law
- Georgia SuperLawyers
Professional Associations
- Arizona State Bar
- Member
- - Current
- Georgia State Bar
- Member
- - Current
- Gwinnett County Bar Association - Family Law Section
- - Current
- Atlanta Bar Association - Family Law Section
- - Current
- American Bar Association
- - Current
- SuperLawyers Rising Star - Family Law
- - Current
Publications
Articles & Publications
- Nuts & Bolts of Family Law - Case Law Updates
- State Bar of Georgia Family Law Section
- Nuts & Bolts of Family Law - Case Law Updates
- State Bar of Georgia Family Law Section
Speaking Engagements
- Nuts & Bolts of Family Law, Case Law Updates, State Bar of Georgia Family Law Section, November 15, 2008
- State Bar of Georgia
- Nuts & Bolts of Family Law, Case Law Updates, State Bar of Georgia Family Law Section, August 22, 2008
- State Bar of Georgia
Certifications
- Collaborative Law
- Collaborative Law Georgia
- Georgia Trial Skills Clinic 2005
- Georgia Trial Skills
Websites & Blogs
- Website
- Georgia Divorce and Custody Law Firm
- Website
- Arizona Divorce and Custody Law Firm
Edwards Family LawLegal Answers
487 Questions Answered
- Q. My wife and I are not separated yet, and she is not letting me and my family see my son unsupervised, with no basis.
- A: Both of you have equal rights to custody. However, you asserting that right is unlikely to produce results. Even if you took your child from daycare or a neutral location, then the police would be called and there would be unnecessary stress and tension. It's best to hire an attorney. The only way courts get involved in custody issues is if a divorce or separation case is pending. • Regina I. Edwards is the Owner of Edwards Family Law. Ms. Edwards has been practicing law since 2001. She has been voted by her peers a Georgia Super Lawyers Rising Star in Family Law for 2013, 2015, 2016 and 2017. www.EdwardsFamilyLaw.com 404.238.7808
- Q. Does my ex have to include her child support of $600 for another child when applying for child support against me in GA
- A: No, she does not.
- Q. Im a father paying child support and loves his child. The mother moved out of state, is there any regulation against it?
- A: If you are not married in Georgia, the mother retains all rights to custody and visitation. That includes her right to move without notice. Father who wish to have rights must file for legitimation and custody. That helps to prevent move aways without notice.
- Q. My husband is on child support for a child who has never been legitimized, is he obligated to pay for health insurance?
- A: Yes, he can be made to pay insurance irrespective of legitimation. Paternity and child support are separate from legitimation and visitation issues.
- Q. Can i start a divorce in a different state of where the marriage took place?
- A: The place where you married isn't relevant to where you can file for divorce. In Georgia, you have to be a resident for at least 6 months before filing for divorce. You will have to wait 4 more months and then you can file for divorce. You can file for a separation, however. Regina I. Edwards is the Owner of Edwards Family Law. Ms. Edwards has been practicing law since 2001. She has been voted by her peers a Georgia Super Lawyers Rising Star in Family Law for 2013, 2015, 2016 and 2017. www.EdwardsFamilyLaw.com 404.238.7808
- Q. do I have an ok chance representing myself in a dfacs deprivation case?
- A: No you do not. You can ask for a court - appointed attorney.
- Q. Can a father remove the child of his choice from the mother's home pending a divorce filing?
- A: Both parent have equal rights to the children until an order is entered. • Regina I. Edwards is the Owner of Edwards Family Law. Ms. Edwards has been practicing law since 2001. She has been voted by her peers a Georgia Super Lawyers Rising Star in Family Law for 2013, 2015, 2016 and 2017. www.EdwardsFamilyLaw.com 404.238.7808
- Q. NCP owes over 28,000 in arrears. CSS has a warrant issued , but when arrested he still doesn't pay and is freed anyway.
- A: You will probably need a private attorney to get results. He can be ordered to jail and only released once he makes a lump sum payment. Regina I. Edwards is the Owner of Edwards Family Law. Ms. Edwards has been practicing law since 2001. She has been voted by her peers a Georgia Super Lawyers Rising Star in Family Law for 2013, 2015, 2016 and 2017. www.EdwardsFamilyLaw.com 404.238.7808
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