Many high-asset divorces involve one spouse who manages substantial wealth or business interests while controlling access to marital accounts. When this imbalance creates immediate financial strain, Georgia courts allow early requests for temporary support to...
Artificial intelligence (AI) is widely accessible and many people are using it in their daily lives. People can use AI to answer questions, generate pictures and write text. Someone could possibly use AI to create a legal defense against criminal charges. But would it...
Most divorced or separated parents manage the exchange of their children without needing to worry about safety. Yet, for some parents, safety is a real concern due to the volatile nature of their relationship with their ex-spouse or partner. A violent or abusive...
It isn’t always easy for divorcing couples to physically separate. Housing costs are high, and financial issues may make maintaining two households impossible for many. Others may want to continue living together, at least for a while, for their children. How does...
The moment that the police get involved in a situation, people can panic – and that can lead to bad decisions. If you find yourself in an unexpected situation and the police are present, you may be reluctant to give your real name or address (particularly if you have...
A traffic stop can happen quickly and leave a driver facing serious questions about what comes next. Even when a DUI arrest follows, the circumstances that originally led to the traffic stop may still matter. The reasons an officer first pulled the driver over can...
When going through a divorce, most people focus on dividing assets like the family home or retirement accounts. Dividing debt, however, is just as critical to your financial security. Georgia laws determine how your shared liabilities are assigned so you can protect...
Yes, self-defense can defeat an assault charge in Georgia when the law supports the claim. The facts and evidence surrounding the incident can play a key role. A closer look at these factors can show whether self-defense may provide a valid defense. How can a...
One of the most pressing concerns while facing a DUI charge is whether you can legally drive while waiting for your court date. In some cases you might be able to continue driving if you take timely action and meet Georgia’s legal requirements. Critical deadlines for...
The thought of ending a marriage is stressful enough for many couples, without adding the anxiety of standing in a courtroom in front of a judge. Fortunately, to end your marriage in Georgia, an in-person trial is not always required. If you and your spouse can agree...