Divorce is a major change for everyone involved. As you make this transition, it’s important to remember that your children should be empowered to just be children during this time. There are certain things that parents should ensure they never ask their children to...
Possible defenses to a DUI charge in Georgia
If you have been charged with a DUI, you may think that you are guaranteed to be convicted. However, many Georgia residents facing DUI charges have successfully defended against these charges. The defense strategy you use will depend on the circumstances of the...
What parents need to know about hazing in Georgia
There’s no question that hazing is a serious and sometimes deadly problem across the country. While it’s largely associated with fraternities on and around college campuses, it can occur on sports teams made up of high school kids and those even younger. Private clubs...
4 tips for co-parenting with your narcissistic ex-spouse
Living with a narcissist can be emotionally draining and challenging, which leads to most marriage involving a narcissist ending in divorce. However, divorce is likely not the end of a relationship between spouses if there are children involved. Georgia family law...
Can divorce benefit your kids?
Every parent who finds themselves in an unhappy marriage worries about what effect a divorce will have on their children. After all, children of divorce were once commonly thought to suffer a great deal, emotionally, from the upheaval in their lives caused by their...
How saving a life could save you or a loved one from jail
If you have a child going to college here in Georgia, it’s important for them to know about the state’s “911 Medical Amnesty” law. It’s a version of the “Good Samaritan” drug immunity laws in states across the country. The law provides immunity from arrest, charge and...
Why do college students drink alcohol while underage?
It’s illegal for most college students to drink alcohol. There are some who are 21 years old and older, but they are often seniors or even graduate students. Most freshmen are 18 and won’t be able to legally drink for the next three years. That said, it’s clear that...
Georgia is a hot spot for identity theft
By all accounts, identity theft is becoming increasingly common around the nation, but it appears to be a bigger threat for some Americans more than others. The financial website Wallethub recently ranked the 50 states (plus the District of Columbia) where residents...
2 ways couples can minimize stress during divorce
Divorce is undeniably one of the most challenging life events that someone can face. It signifies the end of a significant relationship, and this can trigger feelings of loss and grief similar to those experienced when a loved one passes away. The dreams and...
Benefits of virtual visitation for kids and co-parents
Virtual visitation involves utilizing technology such as video calls, messaging apps and social media to keep co-parents connected with their kids when they are residing with the other side of their immediate family. This modern approach to visitation offers numerous...