Ending a marriage can be an expensive undertaking in Georgia. Certain provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that go into effect on Jan. 1, 2019 may cause it to be even more expensive. The tax implications of the new laws regarding spousal maintenance can have a...
Divorces for spouses who are at least 50 years old can be particularly devastating from a financial standpoint. Unfortunately, statistics show that more and more Georgia couples are dealing with "gray divorce." The Pew Research Center reports that the rate of divorce...
Divorce in Georgia is seldom easy and rarely entered into lightly. This can be particularly true when young children are involved. While parents may no longer wish to remain married, they typically share a mutual concern for the welfare of their children. All of this...
Automobile manufacturers have made great strides in safety technology meant to increase safety for drivers and passengers in Georgia. Blind-spot monitoring systems and automatic emergency brakes can reduce accidents and the severity of injuries, but a survey conducted...
One of the most upsetting things that can happen to parents is to see their children hurt. If you are like many parents, injuries to your children cause you just as much pain, and you would seek any remedy to bring your child relief.Your goal is always to protect your...
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...
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...
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...
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...
