Divorce among people over the age of 50 is growing at a steady rate. As people live longer, they realize they don't want to stay in a relationship that is not happy or fulfilled. If you find yourself in this situation, there are unique financial aspects of your...
Georgia takes a hard stance against drinking and driving. Even if you don’t cause an accident or harm, it is a dangerous and irresponsible action. Because of this, strict laws are in place for those suspected of and charged with DUI. The state of Georgia operates...
The difference between a contested divorce and an uncontested divorce is pretty simple. In a contested divorce, the court has to decide how everything from the division of the marital property to the custody of the children will be handled. In an uncontested divorce,...
One question that people often have when a police officer knocks on the door is whether or not they have to let that officer inside. The officer may request politely to come in or it may sound more like a command. This can leave people wondering about exactly what...
These days, pretty much everyone has a social media profile. While social media is an excellent tool for meeting new “friends” and interacting with loved ones, there are instances when its use can get you in trouble. One such instance is when you are the subject of a...
Georgia is an equitable distribution state. This means that each spouse is entitled to what the court deems as an equitable share of the marital property during the divorce. Unsurprisingly, not everyone embraces the idea of sharing marital property equitably with...
People say that it takes a village to raise children, but parents make the biggest contributions. Both parents need to spend time with the children or, at the very least, make financial contributions to the children's upkeep. Even when parents no longer have a...
Divorce can be difficult, as emotions will flare as life becomes unpredictable. Your life circumstances can make divorce more challenging than normal for your family. Having one spouse in the military is a significant complicating factor for modern divorce. If you are...
It may be obvious why your ex wants to hide assets during your divorce. Maybe they're hoping to lower their financial income level artificially so that they don't have to pay child support. Maybe they're just trying to keep from dividing those assets with you. If you...
Most driving under the influence (DUI) charges are victimless crimes. Through targeted traffic enforcement or a sobriety checkpoint, officers locate someone they believe has had too much to drink. The driver never hurt anyone else or even caused property damage, yet...