Georgia has historically had one of the more stringent criminal history laws in the United States. In many states, people with misdemeanors and some types of felonies can have their criminal history wiped clean if they avoid committing any additional crimes for a...
Unwed fathers in Georgia typically sign a paternity acknowledgment form at the hospital after the birth of their child. It confirms their identity as the father. However, if you and your child’s mom no longer had a relationship at the time of birth and you want...
A moment of indiscretion can lead to a DUI in Georgia. Much like many other states, DUI laws in Georgia include many stiff penalties, including fines and jail time. It is important to understand what you are up against after a DUI arrest. Here are a few possible...
If you owe child support, you need to understand your options, especially if you worry about falling behind or have already missed payments. Some parents can modify their child's support order and reduce the amount of support they owe. However, there are several...
Driving under the influence of alcohol is a serious offense in Georgia. Even for a first-time conviction, you may lose your driver's license, pay a stiff fine, complete community service or even go to jail. If you have more than one conviction in your past, of course,...
If you have recently gone through a divorce and your former spouse now has primary custody, you should be aware of your rights as a non-custodial parent in Georgia. In domestic relations cases, the best interests of the children are always first and foremost, and for...
When you begin working toward divorce, you will want to keep a close watch on one another's financial activities. After all, asset division is one of the biggest and most important parts of the divorce process. Through this, you will determine crucial matters like...
When you get through a divorce, it is highly likely that the last thing you want is to cooperate or collaborate with your co-parent right away. At this stage, you often have lingering stress and negative feelings that make cooperation difficult. In that case, consider...
Adults and teenagers tend to believe that prescription drugs do not have health consequences like recreational drugs. Unfortunately, the lack of education can lead vulnerable teenagers to develop a substance abuse problem. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental...
When a couple goes through a divorce, one of the components to consider is alimony or spousal support. Although alimony is a possibility, it is not a given. The judge considers certain factors to determine whether to award alimony, the amount of support and other...
