In addition to tending to the emotional impact of the end of a marriage, divorcing couples also need to contemplate how the property they jointly own will be distributed following the dissolution of their union. An attorney can help you determine which property is...
Understanding Georgia’s implied consent law
Most Georgia drivers understand that if they are stopped under suspicion of being intoxicated, they will be asked to take either a blood or breath test to determine the alcoholic content of their blood. This content is usually expressed as a number of grams of alcohol...
How a divorce can affect your credit score
A divorce can severely disrupt your finances. Going through the divorce process in Georgia involves separating all marital property and dividing all marital debts. Even if you start your divorce with your finances in order and a good credit score, the process can have...
How can you seek to modify or eliminate an alimony obligation?
There’s no doubt that your divorce is a major turning point in your financial standing. The division of marital property may put you on unsteady footing. Being ordered to pay spousal support can leave you in an even more dire financial predicament. You might also feel...
What rights do students have when dealing with campus police?
College students possess constitutional rights in their dealings with campus police. But they may be in for some unpleasant surprises if they are unaware of the extent of these rights. Remaining silent The Fifth Amendment right to remain silent is an important...
Why should I get a postnuptial agreement if I’m happily married?
Before you got married you may have thought about getting a prenuptial agreement but decided against it. Perhaps it seemed unromantic or a sign of a lack of trust in your soon-to-be spouse. Or, maybe with all that goes into planning a wedding you simply never got...
What is the extent of your right to remain silent?
Far too many people have a misunderstanding about their right to remain silent. This means that you could be unintentionally putting yourself at risk of a criminal conviction. You certainly don’t want that. So, what is the full extent of your right to remain silent?...
What rights does an unwed father have in Georgia?
When two people have a child together, the love that connects them can seem unbreakable. Unfortunately, if the relationship sours and they decide to split, it can be very challenging for unwed fathers to assert their parental rights. And in Georgia, there is no...
What sort of issues might arise in a professor’s divorce?
The University of Georgia is far and away the largest employer in the Athens area. Being a major research university, the school employs many professors and other faculty. It also takes executives, administrators and other professional support staff to run the college...
What is the difference between assault and battery?
Getting into an argument with another person is a common thing to happen. Whether you’re at school or out having fun on the weekend, disagreements are going to come up. But when is the line crossed? When does an argument become the crime of either assault or battery?...