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Driving too fast, running a red light or forgetting to use a turn signal are all behaviors that technically break the law. However, Georgia does not treat those traffic violations as crimes worthy of prosecution. Instead, police officers simply issue citations when...
Unlike some other states, Georgia has a distinct two-step process fathers must use to secure legal rights to their child if they were not married to the child’s mother. The two steps are paternity and legitimation. The first step is to establish paternity Establishing...
As part of the adoption process in Georgia, you will need to participate in a home study. The purpose of a home study is to make sure your home is safe and suitable for raising a child. While this might make you nervous, the home study process can be helpful since it...
Many members of the armed services probably already know that what happens while they are off duty and off base can still come back to haunt them in their military careers. The military has the authority to punish servicemembers for their behavior in the civilian...
Many people in Georgia who are arrested for driving under the influence are unaccustomed to being in trouble with the law. They simply want to move beyond the case as quickly as possible without an extended trial and the potential for harsh penalties. One option is to...
It’s no secret that divorce is a major financial transaction. While you’ll want to get as much out of the divorce process as possible, you’ll have to come to terms with the fact that your financial resources will likely be more limited in your post-divorce life than...
Thousands of couples legally and their marriage every year in Georgia. A small percentage of those filing for divorce each year are military couples. When either spouse pursues military service, divorce can be a bit more complicated to manage. Technically, the same...
In today’s digital age, social media is a pervasive force that affects many aspects of life, including relationships and marriage. For military couples, social media can play a significant role in the dynamics of their marriages and, ultimately, in their divorces....
Although a lot of time is spent in divorce thinking about how to divide marital property in a way that’s fair and that sets you up for post-divorce success, you can’t afford to overlook the importance of properly addressing marital debt. Like marital property, these...
When a Georgia couple ends parts ways, child custody is one of the most difficult aspects of the situation. Even when the decision as to which parent will have custody has been made, parenting time can also be a challenge. According to state law, parents can write...
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.