After divorce, couples in Georgia and the rest of the U.S. might find it difficult to develop a peaceful shared custody agreement. However, there are several ways that divorced parents can make joint child custody work for all parties involved. When parents have been...
Month: July 2020
What forms of marijuana are legal in Georgia?
On one hand, Georgia is quite strict on its marijuana laws. If caught possessing an ounce or more of marijuana, you face a felony charge with penalties ranging anywhere from one to 10 years imprisonment. But with the right medical card, Georgia law also allows for...
What happens if a loved one dies without a will?
There are a number of factors that determine what may happen following the death of a loved one who did not draft a will. The state of their household, family members, assets and more may have their influence. If your loved one died without a will, it may help you to...
How does liability differ in a truck accident case?
There are numerous factors that go into the determination of responsible parties in a truck accident case. Between the weight of the truck (up to 80,000 pounds or more) and the products or equipment the truck carries, there is great potential for devastating accidents...
Long-lasting impacts of a DUI charge in Georgia
There really isn’t any excuse to be on the road and operating a vehicle when you are under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Driving while impaired can both cause a fatal accident and leave you with a mark on your criminal record. In fact, in the state of Georgia...
3 ways to help prevent a truck accident
When vehicles collide, accidents and injury happen. Which is why every driver has a responsibility to drive as safely as possible when they enter the roadway. As a truck driver, you operate a vehicle that is much larger than most cars you pass on the road, so it is...
If recently divorced, watch for these tax filing mistakes
Divorce negotiations are exhausting. With months of back and forth discussions, court dates and rehashed arguments, most spouses could use a break from thinking about their ended marriage. This desire for a break can make it challenging for spouses to remember one...
Can police search your vehicle without a warrant?
Most drivers consider the inside of their car almost as personal as their home. Even though you might drive in public areas, you might consider your car or truck to be your private space. Whether police pulled you over on the road, or they were on patrol in the...
How to stay safe when driving at night
Drivers in Georgia know that night driving is more difficult, and it's also more dangerous. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says that the chances of a fatal accident are three times higher at night than during the day. To address the issue of...
Relevant documents in a divorce
Georgia is an equitable distribution state, which means that if a judge is required to make a decision on how marital property will be split, the judge must divide the property "fairly." Divorcing spouses can also reach a settlement on their own regarding the division...