In some cases, parents who are getting divorced are still on fairly good terms and they can determine the child custody solution that they want to use. They may agree on where the child should live, how to split up parenting time, how to divide their legal custody or...
As a homeowner, you do have a right to privacy within your own home. Police officers may show up at your door wanting to talk with you, and they will ask for your consent to come inside. Don’t assume that you have to give them this consent or that you don’t really...
When you have a family to support, losing your job or having your hours cut, even if it’s temporary, can be frightening and stressful. It happens to most everyone at some point, but that doesn’t make it easier. If you’re a divorced parent with a child support order...
Thefts of catalytic converters from vehicles have become a growing problem across the country. According to CarFax, last year, approximately 153,000 catalytic converters were reported stolen in the U.S. Lawmakers are taking steps to make it harder to sell these stolen...
Divorce is never an easy process. This statement can be particularly true when high-value assets are involved. The financial aspects of a high-asset divorce can be especially complex. Understanding the tax implications of the property division process is crucial to...
Plea bargains, a common practice in the legal world, have their advantages and drawbacks. A plea bargain is a negotiation launched by the prosecution, where the defendant agrees to plead guilty in exchange for a lighter sentence or reduced charges. This legal strategy...
Divorcing couples in Georgia typically need to reasonably divide their resources. That process may entail negotiating an agreement or presenting evidence to a judge. The most valuable property that people share will likely be subject to division. Retirement savings...
Georgia police officers are often eager to find a suspect to hold accountable for reported Criminal activity. They also usually desire to maintain a high solve rate for their cases. Unfortunately, the desire to hold someone accountable can sometimes lead to police...
There are some cases where ex-spouses are not on good terms after a divorce, but they still share custody of their child. In an effort to reduce their ex’s time with the child, one parent may try to move far enough away that a custody exchange isn’t practical. They...
If you need to drive but you’ve been drinking, you may look for ways to decrease your blood alcohol concentration (BAC). This is the number that shows up if you take a breath test administered by the police department. The legal limit is a BAC of 0.08% for most...