The year is rapidly drawing to a close, and as it ends, so does a tax deduction that has been used in divorce settlements. Spousal support is an amount granted to the lower-earning partner in a divorce settlement in Georgia. Until Jan. 1, 2019, that amount is tax...
Month: September 2018
Deciding to end a marriage is seldom easy and is not usually taken lightly in Georgia. There are many aspects to consider when divorce proceedings are entered into. Property division can be complicated at any level but becomes particularly onerous for very wealthy...
Edible Drugs are on the Menu at an Event on Church Property
An event designed to promote local Georgia entrepreneurs attracted a wide variety of participants including one who was openly selling marijuana edibles, which included brownies, pudding and cereal treats. According to law enforcement officials, a third party hosted...
Distracted mobile workers linked to spike in car crashes
Smartphones in the workforce are causing an increase in distracted driving motor vehicle accidents in Georgia and across the U.S., according to a new report. The information was gathered by Motus, a company that provides mileage reimbursement and driver management...
In the 1950s society's definition of a family centered around mom, dad and the children. As time has passed, composition of the family structure in Georgia has changed. Single parent families, extended families, grandparents raising children and same-sex families have...
Preparing for a child custody hearing
Many divorcing parents in Georgia wonder what to expect when they are facing child custody proceedings. Court appearances can be a major source of anxiety for many, especially for those who have never testified as a witness in court and are unsure about what to...
One-fifth of all inspected commercial vehicles sidelined
Georgia drivers who value safety will be interested in learning the results from a targeted effort by commercial vehicle regulators that took place at the beginning of summer. The three-day initiative resulted in over 67,000 roadside inspections and the suspension of...
Making the decision to adopt can be the beginning of an exciting adventure. Deciding to go on that adventure through the Georgia foster care system can widen the adventure and may include siblings in the story. That is what happened in a recent adoption in...
Much is being said about the baby boomer generation in Georgia these days. They're reaching retirement age in large numbers. They are also contributing to a phenomenon becoming known as gray divorce. This is the trend of older couples to divorce. While divorce among...
Establishing a coparenting relationship after divorce
When Georgia parents get divorced, they may remain linked for years as coparents. One of the first steps they can take in this process is to recognize that the focus should be on the children. Even if parents could not get along as partners, they should try to...