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What Are Grounds for Divorce in Georgia? Grounds for divorce vary from state to state. Grounds for divorce is the legal justification for seeking a dissolution of marriage. Some states are no-fault divorce states, meaning anyone who wants to dissolve their marriage can, as long as they declare that the marriage is irretrievably broken, or… Continue Reading
What Can I Be Compensated for After an Accident? If you’ve been injured in an auto accident as a result of someone else’s negligence, you may be wondering what you are entitled to as an injured person. If you are not found partially at fault for the accident, you are entitled to be compensated for… Continue Reading
What Is a Drug First Offender Plea? First time drug offenders in Georgia have the opportunity to avoid a conviction on their record by participating in, and adhering to, a drug first offender plea program. Under the First Offender Act, certain first-time offenders may plead guilty to their crime with deferred adjudication, meaning the plea… Continue Reading
What Should Be Included in an Effective Parenting Plan? A parenting plan must be established whenever a determination of custody is made, such as in a divorce or separation. Parenting plans must be agreed upon by both parents and filed with the court. A judge must approve the plan to make it a legally enforceable… Continue Reading
Can I File a Lawsuit if I’m Partially at Fault? To file a personal injury lawsuit against another party, you must demonstrate that you were injured or suffered some loss as a result of their negligence, strict liability, or intentional behavior. Most personal injury cases will stem from the principal of negligence. The negligent party… Continue Reading
How Is Georgia Child Support Calculated? In Georgia, custodial parents may request child support from the non-custodial parent to help provide for their child financially. Parents seeking child support may request an order for child support either through child support services or in court. During the process of requesting a support order they will provide… Continue Reading
What Constitutes Negligence? In most personal injury claims, negligence must be proven in order for damages, or monetary compensation for your losses, to be awarded. Negligence is the failure to act with the same level of care another reasonable person would have in like circumstances. Someone could be negligent for an act or for a… Continue Reading
What Are the Penalties for a Georgia DUI? Getting a DUI can be an overwhelming experience. If you are facing DUI charges, you may be wondering what will happen if you are convicted. Will you be put in jail? For how long? How long will my license be suspended? These are all valid concerns. Getting… Continue Reading
How Will Our Assets Be Divided in a Divorce? Each state has its own legal principal that guides the division of assets in divorce and separation. In Georgia, this principal is called the equitable division of assets; meaning assets are divided equitably, or fairly. This does not always mean assets will be divided equally. What… Continue Reading
How Soon Can I Settle My Claim? If you have been injured as a result of someone else’s negligence, you probably want to know how soon you can resolve your claim, get your bills paid, and move on with your life. While you may be eager to settle your claim, it is important you have… Continue Reading
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