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...
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...
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...
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...
We all watch TV dramas where petty theft earns a slap on the wrist, and DUIs are nothing more than minor hiccups. In real life, the line between a misdemeanor and a life-altering felony can be surprisingly blurry, especially in Georgia. Not knowing the full...
With most drunk driving arrests, the police officer sees something that leads them to suspect that the driver is impaired. Maybe that person is swerving back and forth, braking too frequently or driving without their headlights on at night. But with a sobriety...
Custody is a complicated matter. There are several steps in the Georgia custody process, which begins with one parent filing for custody. Once a custody petition is filed, the other parent is served the petition. The next step is filing a parenting plan. If you agree...
Many people think of contentious litigation when they think of divorce. They may imagine spouses accusing each other of crimes or fighting over every piece of furniture in their homes in family court. However, not every married couple has to fight intensely over the...
When college students use illegal drugs – or illegally use prescription medication – they often do it recreationally or socially. Much like alcohol, they use these substances at parties and social gatherings. But there’s another classification of drugs that are often...
When a driver gets pulled over by the police under the suspicion that they are drunk driving, the police may ask the driver to step out of the car to do field sobriety tests. Field sobriety tests are physical examinations that can help the police gather evidence to...
