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You’ve always been a law-abiding citizen who has had no dealings with the police. Thus, you may not be aware of your rights should they ever turn up at your door. Do you have to let them in? Will you get in trouble if you don’t? Are there any benefits to letting them...
During a police traffic stop, the officer likely will ask you -- really, pressure you -- to take a roadside breath test. Commonly known as the breathalyzer test, this involves blowing into a device that is supposed to measure your blood-alcohol level (BAL). Like other...
It can be extremely frustrating to have a co-parent who is routinely late with their child support payments or almost never seems to come up with the full amount but uses every moment of their designated custody or visitation time. Often, parents in that situation...
In many ways, a divorce involving a couple with at least one person in the military is largely like any other divorce. It will be the Georgia state family courts that oversee divorce proceedings, and therefore the same laws typically apply to military families as any...
Beyond just losing your license, a DUI conviction can have major repercussions in many different areas of your life. It may have an impact on your liberty, relationships, and even your career. If you ever find yourself facing your fourth conviction, you'll probably be...
Over the last year, you’ve been wondering if you’re going to get a divorce. Maybe you’ve been thinking about it yourself, but you’re just not sure when is the right time to bring it up. Maybe you think your spouse has been considering it because you’ve noticed...
One of the more contentious aspects of family law is child custody. As a parent, the happiness of your child is what matters most. Generally, this will also be the priority of the court and it is probably the case for your ex too. The problem is that you may not all...
You’re not a violent person and have never been in trouble with the law before. Unfortunately, people like you can still find themselves in violent situations. For instance, someone may have tried to grab your bag in the middle of the street or attempted to break into...
Drunk driving charges are serious matters that must be taken seriously. You should understand several things if you’re facing this type of criminal charge. Some of these points may have a role in your defense strategy. #1: Reasonable suspicion must be present for a...
When a couple divorces, the court may direct one party to pay spousal support to the other party. Also known as spousal support, the purpose of spousal support is to help meet the receiving party’s ongoing financial needs. However, it is important to understand that...
From offices in Augusta-Richmond County we serve clients in neighboring communities including Grovetown, Thomson, Waynesboro, Harlem, Lincolnton, and Wrens. Beyond Augusta we handle cases in Columbia County, Burke County, McDuffie County, Lincoln County and Wilkes County. We also proud to represent military families and veterans from Fort Gordon, Hunter Army Airfield, Fort Stewart, Fort Benning, Fort McPherson and Fort Gillem.