Legal Briefs

Divorce is a painful and difficult decision for any couple, even more so during the holiday season. But the legal process can escalate an already tense situation into a full-scale court battle that benefits neither party. Mediation offers couples an alternative to...

Beginning the divorce process is a stressful time filled with uncertainties. Understanding the process can be helpful in calming your fears. How cooperative or contentious the parties are will influence the process. The process begins when a petition for divorce is...

Most neighbors get along well but sometimes disputes arise over boundary lines when plants are planted, or a fence is built along a boundary line. You want to be a good neighbor but you also want to project your rights so it’s important to understand laws concerning...

In and earlier blog, we discussed that sometimes it is deem necessary for a person to have legal protection after they have entered adulthood because of an injury, medical reasons or mental illness that prevents them from caring for themselves or managing their...

For some, legal protection may be necessary even after they have entered adulthood. It could be an injury, medical reasons or mental illness that prevents them from caring for themselves or managing their finances or property.

Annually we spend billions of dollars on items we never touch. Whether it is music, e-books or movies, these digital files only exist on our smart phones, tablets and computers. Many of us have quite a collection of our favorite songs, books and movies.

A Will must be probated. Once a Will has been probated, it is given the force of law. Contrary to common belief, all estates must go through the probate process, with or without a Will. Having a Will, however, speeds up the probate process and informs the court how...

Having a Will is arguably one of the most important things you can do for yourself and your family.

Where a child lives is one of the hardest decisions made by the court during a divorce.

Georgia’s new Hands-Free Georgia Act is now the law.

The intent of the law is to prohibit distracted driving and encourage technology-free travelling throughout the state.

Though they may be divorced, parents still must make decisions together about their children. Typically, there are four areas in which the decisions are required to be made jointly: religious upbringing of the children; medical care of the children; extracurricular activities; and education.