When going through a divorce, it is sometimes easy to lose track of the important things. For example, you may forget to check in on your child's mental and emotional state. After all, this experience is just as traumatic for them. Unfortunately, opportunistic...
Getting a divorce with children involved is difficult enough on its own. However, the aftermath can often be just as difficult. It is highly likely that you will share joint custody of any children with your ex-spouse. Figuring out your family's living situation can...
If you find yourself facing drug charges or any other type of criminal prosecution, the fruit of the poisonous tree doctrine could play a large part in terms of the evidence presented against you. FindLaw explains that this long-established legal doctrine holds that...
In the state of Georgia, the bar for blood alcohol content or BAC is set at 0.02% for drivers under the age of 21. If convicted of impaired driving, young drivers not only face court-imposed penalties and the delay of their graduated license but they may also face...
If you receive a traffic ticket, you would do well to read it carefully. If it lists a hearing date, time and place, you need to show up for it. As FindLaw explains, when you fail to appear at the appointed time and place, you now have two charges pending against you:...
While you know you must pay your ex-spouse child support after your divorce, you do not know how much. How should you adjust your budget to meet your financial obligations? Forbes explores how judges and courts decide how much divorced parents pay for child support....
Georgia considers driving under the influence to be a serious criminal offense, and it penalizes offenders accordingly. While you may face serious consequences even the first time you receive a conviction for DUI, the repercussions become more severe with each...
Separating from the person you thought you would spend the rest of your life with can create a lot of intense emotions. If you suffered from emotional abuse during your marriage, you could feel even more distress. As you begin the process of divorce, shielding your...
With states all over considering marijuana legalization, it may be difficult to keep track of everything. No matter how responsibly adults use cannabis products, they may still face strict charges and penalties depending on the state they are in while using. Georgia...
One of the most common misconceptions regarding a prenuptial agreement is that it's only meant for couples in Georgia and around the nation who are wealthy or who have a large number of assets to their name. However, a prenup is also recommended for just about anyone...
