As readers of this legal blog know, navigating the divorce process can feel like traversing a battlefield. It can also be expensive, and as a result, many wonder if an attorney is necessary (or even required). In Georgia, you are not legally required to have an...
Although divorce is the end of one chapter of your life, it also sets in place the building blocks of your future. This is especially true when it comes to your finances, which is why it’s critically important that you know how to navigate your marriage dissolution in...
Navigating a child custody case can be emotionally taxing and legally intricate. Parents often make errors that can adversely affect their custody outcomes. But, there are some frequent missteps that parents can avoid. Lack of cooperation with the other parent Courts...
When you are pulled over by police in Georgia for DUI, you are likely going to be asked to submit to field sobriety tests. If you are under the impression that you must submit to these tests, that is understandable. Refusal of a breath, blood or urine test in Georgia...
Even if both spouses are working outside the home, it is likely that they are bringing in different amounts of income. If the couple decides to get a divorce, the spouse that is earning less money may have a more difficult time maintaining the marital lifestyle to...
Deciding to end a marriage can be a difficult and confusing time, especially when you have done everything to save it. As you take the first steps toward a new chapter in your life, it is natural to feel overwhelmed by the unknown. Here are seven essential tips to...
Being home to the main campus of the University of Georgia, Athens has a large student population that spends several years of their lives in this city. Students, as many people may agree, sometimes make mistakes, without realizing that those mistakes could give rise...
While many Georgia divorces are rife with disagreement, some parents can put their differences aside and work together for the children. There are some instances where they are even friendly about it and have a good relationship. When there is room to negotiate, they...
Dividing the family home can be one of the most challenging parts of a divorce. For many couples, their home is their single most valuable asset, and so their financial wellbeing is tied up in their real estate. However, dividing a home is more technically and...
Children may have preferences about their living arrangements post-divorce, and the court may consider them when deciding custody cases. As a parent, it helps to understand how much your child’s wishes could influence the court’s decision during custody proceedings. A...
