Domestic violence is a very serious crime in Georgia. If a judge hearing a divorce case has reason to believe that one spouse has committed an act of domestic violence against the other spouse, the consequences for the abuser can be catastrophic, both as a defendant...
Many people start their own businesses to support themselves and their families. However, if they decide to get a divorce in an equitable distribution state like Georgia, that business is may be classified as a marital asset and therefore may be divided ‘fairly and...
A nationally-known civil rights group and other free speech watchdog groups are challenging a Georgia law that has been used to limit protesting, specifically at the capitol building in Atlanta. The law has been used to arrest even state lawmakers who were...
When Athens area parents have decided they can no longer be together it can be a traumatic time for both the parents and their children. When parents split up, kids can take it hard, and it can be emotionally traumatizing. Child custody is often one of the more...
Being charged with a criminal offense is no small thing. Mere allegations made against you can threaten your reputation, and a criminal conviction can wreak havoc on your life. It can threaten to strip you of your freedom, your job, and your ability to live a normal...
Actor, director, and activist are all words used to describe Sean Penn. Now, “recently divorced” can join the list of descriptors. The 61-year-old academy-award-winning actor was recently served with divorce papers by his wife Leila George. The filing comes a little...
When people drive on the roads in Georgia they need to pay attention to the road and drive safely. All other drivers on the road expect people to drive in a certain manner and rely on them to do so. When people are distracted or under the influence of alcohol or...
The process of a divorce can sometimes feel overwhelming. The issues which must be dealt with can be filled with emotion, from anger and frustration to sadness and loss. Distributing property is a complex part of the divorce process – understanding how it works can...
In Georgia, people who want to get a divorce should understand the grounds for it under the law. While many people will simply claim that the marriage is irretrievably broken and get a total divorce based on that, there are other grounds for divorce including...
Most carjackings involve the seizure of an automobile from another person by using force or by threatening the use of force. Yet most Georgians consider their automobiles to be mobile castles that protect them from acts of violence such as carjackings. A recent car...
