People make mistakes. For some, driving home after a drink or two is one of them. For others, taking a medication that doesn’t mix well with alcohol might be another. No matter what it is that led to a DUI traffic stop in Georgia, you need to know your rights and what...
Divorce is a notoriously unpredictable process. You don't know what your spouse may say or do during mediation or in court. You also don't know how a judge might rule on various issues between you and your ex. Some couples already have an outline for their divorce...
Domestic assault is a problem throughout Georgia and the rest of the United States, which is why it’s important to address it if it is happening in your home. Domestic violence is a pattern of abusive behavior that may turn into domestic assault or abuse. Domestic...
If you are accused of a crime, your priority should be to defend yourself. By taking action to defend yourself, you’ll be in a better position to protect your rights and minimize the risk of harsh penalties. It is unfortunately common for people’s rights to be...
When the state charges you with a crime, you have the right to defend yourself. Not only can you hire an attorney, but you have the right to discovery, which means reviewing the evidence the state will present against you. Knowing what evidence exists can help you...
When parents split up, the end of their relationship does not end their rights to involvement with their children. Regardless of whether a couple married or not, both parents can request parenting time and decision-making authority. Shared custody arrangements are...
When the parents of a young child separate, there is a general presumption that the child would benefit from the parents sharing custody. Each parent can spend quality time with the child and has an obligation to provide for their needs. Shared custody has become such...
Sole custody can be applied in both a physical and a legal sense. Sole physical custody means that the child only lives with one parent, while sole legal custody means that only one parent can make decisions for the child. These may be given out together, essentially...
People frequently feel frightened and overwhelmed when the state charges them with a crime. The more serious the alleged offense is, the more significant the penalties will be. Some people are so scared of the consequences of a criminal conviction that they plead...
When parents go through a divorce, they need to work out how they’ll split custody of their child. This isn’t always easy, because both parents may be working or have other responsibilities that they have to manage on top of a custody schedule. There is also the issue...
