Drivers have a responsibility to operate their vehicles safely. Anyone who drives recklessly jeopardizes not only their own lives but also the lives of other drivers, pedestrians and even passengers. Operating a vehicle while drunk is one such reckless behavior, which...
Since most divorces result in settlement, many initial child custody arrangements are negotiated. Although the arrangement that you and your spouse agreed upon might’ve felt right at the time, circumstances can quickly change, leaving your child custody arrangement...
When a noncustodial parent misses paying court-mandated support, the consequences reach far beyond the balance sheet. Yes, life circumstances can sometimes lead to difficulties in meeting payments. But it should not be an excuse not to fulfill an obligation,...
When you break the law, the courts assess relevant factors before receiving appropriate punishments for the crime you committed. In Georgia, the crime categories – either a misdemeanor or a felony – vary depending on the severity of penalties. In comparison, a...
While you and your ex fight over child custody, it generally helps to demonstrate to the court that you can raise your children responsibly and be an excellent example for them. Behaviors that prove or imply otherwise may compromise your odds, and, as a result, you...
Freedom comes at a cost, which for prisoners means an unwavering commitment to breaking the cycle of crime in exchange for retaining parole. Parole is a conditional freedom afforded to qualified offenders in which they serve their remaining sentence with the rest of...
Getting arrested on a drunk-driving charge is never fun. But it can be an especially big problem if you already have a DUI conviction (or two) on your record. Then the potential penalties you would face if convicted start shooting up, and your priors do not have to...
A married couple’s intimate connection can take many forms – physical, intellectual, emotional or spiritual. All these require that you and your spouse entrust each other with your most vulnerable selves. But if your spouse suffers from a medical condition that...
Many people get intimidated when facing law enforcement officers, and sometimes the intimidation causes some individuals to comply with the officers’ requests, even those that are unreasonable. This is true for many searches and seizures. However, this can impair a...
Though not always the case, spouses who have only been married for a couple of years naturally acquire fewer marital assets than those together for longer. And for spouses who find themselves separating before they can even acquire assets together, it may come as a...
