Small business owners in Georgia may want to take special care to protect their companies from a divorce or dissolution. This is especially true for the founders of new startups who are looking for investments from venture capital companies. Many business advisers...
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Ignition interlock device may cause distracted driving
Drivers in Georgia have probably heard of the ignition interlock device, an in-car breathalyzer that prevents a car from starting if the driver is found to be drunk. According to the CDC, the IID reduces repeat DUI offenses by as much as 70% when installed. Those...
January is popular month for divorce filings
For people in Georgia, the holiday season is often a time of family gatherings and parties. When January rolls around, however, many couples decide that its time to file the divorce paperwork. The month of January is called "divorce month" by some people in the legal...
Help yourself stay safe this New Year’s Eve
Celebrating the end of the year and the beginning of a new one is something that many Georgia residents look forward to. You may already have your plans in place for how you will spend New Year's Eve and are excited about the upcoming events. Of course, numerous other...
Speeding and bad brakes top causes of truck accidents
Drivers have to share the roads in Georgia with large commercial trucks. Most truck drivers do their jobs responsibly, but terrible accidents can occur when truckers act recklessly. A large study of two-vehicle accidents involving trucks by the Federal Motor Carrier...
Creating a financial plan during a divorce
The national divorce rate has fallen to about 39% since the 1980s, but there is no guarantee that a Georgia couple won't experience divorce themselves. Therefore, a married partner should be prepared ahead of time for the financial consequences a divorce can bring. A...
New study associates some fatal two-car crashes with opioid use
Opioids cause psychomotor and cognitive impairment, which means users can become drowsy and unable to make clear judgments. This is why opioid use or abuse does not go together with driving. Drivers in Georgia should know that in 2016, 7.1% of all car crash initiators...
Channing Tatum files paperwork in child custody case
Georgia residents who are fans of Channing Tatum may know that he asked for a judge's help in resolving a child custody dispute. Tatum reportedly asked a judge to create a custody schedule after the child's mother failed to fully agree to one that he had proposed. The...
How do I handle the holidays after my divorce?
This time of year is filled with fun and excitement for many families. Though it can be stressful for many people, for divorced parents, it can mean a great deal of heartache. Some struggle to deal with their new normal as they try to work out how to handle...
Dealing with challenging co-parenting relationships
Many divorced parents in Georgia know that the gold standard in co-parenting is to work with a former partner in the best interests of the kids. However, even loving parents who know that children benefit from good relationships with both parents can find co-parenting...

