One popular perception of marijuana legalization is that it is a partisan topic that divides red and blue like oil and water. More states consider and push legalization year by year. With clearer information on the pros and cons, politicians and lawmakers of all walks...
If you have concerns about your ability to secure custody rights, review the ins and outs of your case carefully. If you are a father, do not assume that you are less likely to win a custody battle solely because of your gender. In recent years, more fathers are...
When determining child support, the law considers both the needs of shared children and the financial circumstances of each parent. However, this amount is not set in stone. From losing a job or gaining a promotion, major life changes for either spouse may make it...
You may set ground rules for your child when he or she goes away to school in Georgia, but even the most well-intentioned college-age young adults are prone to making errors in judgment. If your child is a recipient of federal financial aid, though, a conviction for a...
Many people may find as they age that divorce is imminent. A gray divorce is when older couples split up later in life, something that is becoming increasingly common. There are several reasons why you could find yourself in this situation, with issues ranging from...
While the custody arrangement you have with your former spouse works well, you still miss your shared child. How can you remain connected with your daughter or son while honoring the custody order? Zero to Three offers tips for parents to forge and reinforce their...
If someone has obtained, or is attempting to obtain, a protective order against you in Georgia, you may worry about how this could affect your future. You may wonder how it might show up on your criminal record, what it might do to your career and life or how this...
The Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution protects you from unreasonable searches and seizures. In other words, before law enforcement can stop you or conduct a search of your person, they have to have probable cause. The Supreme Court of the United...
As a Georgia grandparent, staying in touch with little ones may be challenging, especially if their parents divorced and the primary caregiver is not your child. Having visitation rights can help you keep the bond with your grandchildren while offering a stable,...
Working out a custody agreement with your ex-spouse may have been difficult, but you have made the best of it and the two of you are doing your part to raise your child. But then you or your ex may consider shaking up the arrangement by moving to a different city and...
