Georgia students are often overworked and do not get as much sleep as they need. Unfortunately, this can create a recipe for disaster when these same students must drive to or around their college campus. How dangerous can this drowsy driving be? The Centers for...
When parents in Georgia decide that it is time to get a divorce, there are many parts of the process that can be contentious. For example, you will have to determine what you want your child custody situation to look like. In some cases, one parent may consider the...
There are several things you should know when you want to file for divorce in Georgia. According to the laws of Georgia, either you or your spouse should be a resident of the state for not less than six months. It is the resident spouse that should then file for...
The past month has seen a string of high-profile deaths on college campuses related to hazing. Universities in Georgia and around the country are looking for ways to prevent harm to students in the future. Parents of students who have died have been pushing for...
If you recognize symptoms, such as continued use of controlled substances despite negative consequences or seeking drugs compulsively, in yourself or a loved one in Georgia, you may be seeing signs of drug addiction. Though less observable to the layperson, addiction...
As lawyers in Georgia know well, divorces provide their share of wrinkles and unusual situations in child custody cases. While many cases proceed without a lot of complications, others present unique challenges to the parents, the lawyers and the judges. In recent...
If the state of your marriage has gotten to the point where a divorce seems to be the only viable option, you need to be aware of some basic facts surrounding Georgia’s divorce laws. Always keep in mind that divorce is a legal proceeding and as such must be done in...
Sharing parenting of your child in Georgia with someone who is not your spouse or significant other is tricky sometimes. Unlike when you were married, you do not always consult with each other, and you work separately a lot of the time because you are not parenting...
In Georgia, law enforcement can arrest motorists for driving under the influence with a measured blood alcohol content of at least 0.08% or obvious impairment with a lower BAC. With the state's implied consent law, refusing a breath test results in license suspension...
As a grandparent, you have a unique role in your grandchild's life. You often get to be a source of fun and never-ending love. It can be great to be a grandparent. Sometimes, though, you may have a falling out with your child or the children's other parent. This could...
