Custodial parents usually receive child support meant to provide for the needs of the child. If the noncustodial parent misses making payments, the court may see this as an act intended to harm the child. Should you miss paying child support in Georgia, it could...
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Navigating a military divorce
The divorce process in Georgia for military personnel is not much different than a civilian on. The party filing for divorce will need to cite one or more reasons for ending the marital union. A court date may become necessary at a later date to settle the terms. But...
What are Georgia’s DUI penalties?
The state of Georgia takes driving under the influence seriously. A single offense could result in massive fines, jail time and the loss of your license for up to a year. The penalties continue to accumulate if you get second and third offenses. Many residents don't...
Dealing with debt in a divorce
If you are getting a divorce in Georgia, in addition to dividing property, you may also need to divide debt. The challenge that you may face is that while you can make an agreement about who is supposed to pay off what debt, creditors do not have to honor what is in...
What are the risks of DIY estate planning?
Estate planning serves a vital purpose for people concerned about their heirs. Estate planning often involves drawing up wills and trusts, which could help survivors and beneficiaries deal with the aftermath of a loved one's passing. The process could be complicated...
Child custody: Is your ex trying to turn your kids against you?
When you filed for divorce in a Georgia court, you knew that you and your spouse would have to resolve certain issues regarding your children. Perhaps you were a bit anxious about it because the relationship between you and your soon-to-be ex was rather contentious....
Estate planning mistakes could prove costly in the future
Planning for the future is not easy for some. It can be difficult to think about the future, especially when it means thinking about what will happen after one's passing. While considering mortality may make you uncomfortable, it is also a prudent course of action to...
Support for Georgia co-parents who are facing post-divorce issues
When you filed for divorce, you may have wanted to achieve a settlement as swiftly as possible so you could leave your past marital problems behind and move on in life. Like all good parents in Georgia and beyond, one of your main priorities was to make sure you and...
Georgia property division: Are you missing some money?
You recently went to the bank to make a deposit. You noticed that several withdrawals were on an account that has both your and your spouse's name on it. Maybe it's not the first time something like this has occurred in the past several months. If you and your spouse...
Georgia field sobriety tests: Do you have to take them?
If you get pulled over by a Georgia patrol officer, you might be feeling nervous or worried right from the start, especially if you're unsure as to the reason for the traffic stop. In such situations, it's always best to remain calm and to co-operate as much as...
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