Saving for retirement during marriage is a smart decision. Couples can combine their resources to help ensure their financial stability when they stop working full-time. Those savings may be at risk, however, during divorce proceedings. Frequently, the direct division...
Disputes about custody orders are relatively common. In cases where couples had to litigate custody disagreements, both spouses may ultimately feel dissatisfied with the terms set by the courts. The courts could end up hearing endless requests to adjust custody...
State law prohibits the possession or consumption of numerous drugs. Hundreds of others are subject to controlled substances laws that make them legal only when used in accordance with a doctor’s instructions and obtained directly from licensed providers, such as...
When summer break arrives, children’s schedules change. During the school year, even if both coparents work, the children are typically in class while the parents are at their place of employment. This can make it easy to set up a custody schedule that works for...
Those who are facing criminal charges sometimes take solace in the idea that the justice system is weighted in favor of letting guilty people go free so that innocent people are not put in jail. The standard of proof is very high, as many crimes require proof beyond a...
Drunk driving or driving under the influence (DUI) offenses are relatively commonplace. Many drivers in Georgia get pulled over for questionable driving or failed chemical tests after collisions. Most of those motorists face misdemeanor DUI charges. However, Georgia...
By the time one spouse files for divorce, the marriage may have been challenging for years. Both spouses might want to move forward with the divorce as rapidly as possible. People who are familiar with the overall timeline for a Georgia divorce can make informed...
Understanding the terminology for child custody matters can help parents better assert themselves. They need to understand the law and standard procedure in family court to become effective advocates for their children. Most parents share custody. The parents may...
The criminal courts are supposed to hand down sentences that reflect the nature of a criminal offense at issue. State statutes dictate the sentencing guidelines for different criminal offenses. The law provides minimum and maximum penalties in many cases. Motorists...
Marital assets must be divided when a couple gets divorced. However, especially in contentious divorces or high asset divorces, one spouse may be tempted to hide assets to keep them out of property division. You should never do this, as you are required to make a full...