Blawg of Attorney Christine M Bechtold

"The Newton County Judicial Center and the Walton County Government Building will be closed on Friday, March 25, 2016, in observance of Good Friday." http://www.alcovycircuit.com/news/203-holiday-schedule.html . The Gwinnett County Courts are, "closed on legal holidays." http://www.gwinnettcourts.com/ . Good Friday is not an observed legal holiday in the State of Georgia. https://georgia.gov/popular-topic/observing-state-holidays . The Law Office of Christine M Bechtold, LLC will have limited appointments on Good Friday 2016 and will be available via email at Christine@Bechtold-Law.com and by phone message at 770.466.2700. Have a Happy Easter with your family!

What is my tax filing status while my divorce is pending? "Married persons. You are married for the whole year if you are separated but you have not obtained a final decree of divorce or separate maintenance by the last day of your tax year . An interlocutory decree is not a final decree." Determine your tax filing status by consulting the IRS website at: https://www.irs.gov/publications/p504/ar02.html#en_US_2014_publink1000175820 . The Law Office of Christine M Bechtold, LLC is a general law firm focusing on family law and does not provide tax services or advice. Call 770-466-2700 or email Christine@Bechtold-Law.com to schedule your free family law initial consultation. Visit www.Bechtold-Law.com for free information.

"Constitution Day commemorates the formation and signing of the U.S. Constitution by thirty-nine brave men on September 17, 1787, recognizing all who, are born in the U.S. or by naturalization, have become citizens." http://www.constitutionday.com .  "The U.S. Constitution established America's national government and fundamental laws, and guaranteed certain basic rights for its citizens." http://www.history.com/topics/constitution . "The United States Constitution is the world's longest surviving written charter of government." http://www.senate.gov/artandhistory/history/common/generic/ConstitutionDay.htm . "Empowered with the sovereign authority of the people by the framers and the consent of the legislatures of the states, it is the source of all government powers, and also provides important limitations on the government that protect the fundamental rights of United States citizens."   https://www.whitehouse.gov/1600/constitution .