Cases That Affect Your Everyday Life
People accused of breaking the law may not know how to respond. A sudden arrest can leave an individual scrambling for answers and afraid about the future. Those facing criminal allegations frequently make mistakes that impact their legal prospects. The five common...
If divorce may be in your future this year, it’s smart to learn as much as possible about how the process works in Georgia. A good place to start is the state’s requirements for filing for divorce. First, Georgia law requires legal residence in the state for at least...
Parents often want to offer their families the best opportunities in life, which can mean that they need to maximize their earning potential. Parents may take jobs working second or third shift because of the pay differential offered. They may step into positions...
People often take their right to medical privacy for granted. There are numerous state and federal privacy statutes that help protect people from the inappropriate disclosure of their private medical information. Patients are often aware that they have to sign...
Prescription drugs are a part of daily life for many Georgia residents. However, prescription drugs are often misunderstood, legally-speaking. What might seem like a harmless medication can inspire severe legal trouble if it is handled incorrectly. As such, it's...
If you’re like most people, your social media presence reflects your interests and maybe your professional work. As such, it’s important to know that even if you use strong privacy settings, anything you post can potentially be found by those who know how to look for...
Parents often warn their children to keep the company of those with good intentions, such as ambitious law-abiding citizens. Those who have a few decades of life experience are often painfully aware of how judgmental others can be about someone's social habits. Many...
Misinformation about divorce proceedings is very widespread, and it can influence the outcome of divorce or custody matters. People sometimes make concessions during negotiations or mistakes during the legal process due to misinformation that put them at a marked...
Most conflicts related to child custody and visitation occur between divorced or separated parents. However, there are sometimes members of an extended family who would prefer to have regular time with minor children. Grandparents may spend multiple days a week with...
Georgia has very strict rules concerning drugs. There are numerous prohibited substances and also many prescription medications subject to restrictions under current policies enforced in Georgia. Those arrested by police officers while allegedly in possession of...