When Georgia couples get divorced, they are supposed to divide property equitably. This could mean that the contributions of each spouse will be considered when a court decides how to divide property. It can be difficult to determine these contributions if one partner...
Month: April 2019
Why are divorce rates falling for millennials?
Most couples who decide to marry likely don't believe they'll ever divorce. Unfortunately, that is an all-too-real possibility for many people. Though some statistics in the past have claimed that half of all marriages in the United States end in divorce, more recent...
Drivers face many distractions behind the wheel
A Root Insurance study revealed that most people in Georgia and throughout the country don't like it when other people engage in distracted driving. However, it also discovered that most people admit to using their smartphones while driving. Group chats, looking at...
Georgia Supreme Court ruling affects breath tests in DUI cases
A recent ruling from the state's highest court was cited by the Hall County solicitor general when she reduced a man's original DUI charge to reckless driving. She said that the elimination of the breath test option when police officers pull over drivers suspected of...
Joint custody becoming more common
While joint physical custody is still not the norm in Georgia, it is becoming increasingly common. In the past, mothers were almost always granted full custody of their children, and the fathers would receive minimal visitation time. That has changed as society's view...
What are common predictors of divorce?
People approaching marriage often get a great deal of advice on how to make their union last. There is no shortage of folks who think they've got it all figured out when it comes to wedded bliss. Generally, they all mean well, though they may not really have a grasp...
Americans continue to drive while distracted
Despite the fact that people in Georgia and across the country know that it is dangerous to drive while texting or otherwise distracted, almost 80 percent of Americans continue to report that they chat on the phone while driving. In addition, over 30 percent admit...