The consumption of alcohol is part of normal life for many adults. Most people drink responsibly and avoid driving after having any alcohol. However, there are times when a person may not realize just how much he or she has had to drink. There may even be times when...
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A prenuptial agreement can provide asset protection
Those who are considering marriage in Georgia should be aware of a prenuptial agreement and how it can help them. What this agreement does is protect spouses in the event of a divorce by spelling out ahead of time what the terms of the property division are. This...
Traffic deaths went up where trucks hauled fracking wastewater
Industrial trucking traffic in rural areas in Georgia could increase traffic fatalities. A study of trucking accidents in the sparsely populated area of the Bakken Formation where trucks haul large amounts of wastewater from hydraulic fracturing wells to disposal...
Negotiating a child custody plan that works
Georgia parents who file for divorce may be looking for the best options to help them negotiate a new relationship as co-parents to their children. Child custody issues can be some of the most emotional aspects of a divorce, even when both parents have a strong bond...
Sleep can save teen drivers from being involved in accidents
Every day, teenagers all across the country get up early and drive themselves to school. Most of them make it there with no issues, but there are several in Georgia and elsewhere who do not. Morning car accidents involving teens on their way to school happen all too...
More older Americans are divorcing
While overall divorce rates in Georgia and across the nation have declined over the past 20 years, statistics show that divorce among older Americans has skyrocketed. In fact, the number of couples splitting up after the age of 50 doubled between 1990 and 2010....
Obstructive sleep apnea and its effect on truck drivers
Obstructive sleep apnea is one of three types of sleep apnea, the disorder that causes individuals to stop breathing periodically during sleep. OSA happens to be the most common type among truckers, an estimated 35% of whom suffer from sleep apnea. Georgia residents...
Ways to successfully cope with co-parenting challenges
Navigating through new waters when it comes to working together as co-parents after a divorce can be challenging. Georgia co-parents may be interested in learning some strategies to help them deal with the most common issues they will face after a divorce.One of the...
Reasons many Georgia college students drink
Attending a 4-year college in Georgia or any other state can be an adventurous, exciting, yet challenging life experience. Perhaps, you are nearing your expected date of graduation or maybe you still have a few years to go to earn your degree. Either way, you can...
Backseat passengers left behind by safety technology
Modern vehicles do a better job of protecting drivers and front-seat passengers than they do protecting people riding in the back seat, according to a leading safety institute. As a result, rear-seat passengers in Georgia and elsewhere are being placed at elevated...