Divorcing parents may spend considerable time trying to find a child custody schedule that works for everyone. There’s a lot to consider, such as each parent’s work schedule and a child’s daily needs. Even after spending hours configuring a custody schedule, there may...
Someone who is convicted of drug possession can face prison time, fines and a permanent criminal record. These penalties can vary depending on the severity of a substance. Under the Controlled Substance Act (CSA), drugs are categorized into schedules. There are five...
As a stay-at-home parent, you may have sacrificed your career, education or personal goals to care for the children and the household. You may have also supported your spouse’s professional growth and success, directly or indirectly. Will any of these matter during...
You could be charged with drug conspiracy if you are found to have plotted with others to commit any drug-related offense, such as possession, distribution or manufacturing. You do not have to commit the actual offense or be the ringleader to face such charges....
Why are you getting a divorce? What did I do? Can we still live together? Who will I live with? Will I transfer schools? These are a few examples of the questions to expect from your child when you inform them about your divorce. How you answer these questions is...
The police can stop a driver for different reasons. These include reasonable suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs, a traffic law violation, a vehicle equipment or mechanical violation and so on. While being pulled over doesn't necessarily...
For most couples, the family home is their most valuable asset. During a divorce, this will be subject to property division. In Georgia, property is divided equitably in a divorce. This means that the court will carefully assess the financial circumstances of each...
Evidence is the key factor in all criminal cases. To be convicted of a crime, the accused must be proven guilty beyond all reasonable doubt. This means that compelling evidence must be provided by the prosecution. If the defense can establish reasonable doubt, then...
It’s impossible to know how many false convictions have happened over the years. The justice system is set up to avoid these when possible, but it’s well known that they do occur. Many people have likely served long sentences when they did nothing wrong at all. Part...
If you want to get divorced and you know that your spouse doesn’t, you may be worried about their cooperation. Or, perhaps you already gave them the divorce papers, which they refused to sign. They are ignoring the process, perhaps assuming that doing so will mean...