When couples go through divorce proceedings they are required to settle their marital issues. This can either be done by themselves or with the assistance of a judge. If the couple makes these decisions on their own, they need to be reviewed and approved by a judge. When a judge finalizes these arrangements, their decision […]

Crimes are committed by people of any age. Like all other people, children can commit crimes and be subject to the consequences of doing so. In the state of Georgia, children between the ages of 13 and 17 are considered juveniles. In the event that a child commits a crime, they can face a juvenile […]

When a couple goes through a divorce, they are required to determine the arrangements of several legal matters before the marriage is officially dissolved. An important part of a divorce is determining alimony. This is court-ordered financial support from one spouse to another to support a dependent party. These payments are made regularly once the […]

When an individual is charged with a crime and arrested, they may be put on probation. This allows the individual to return to and stay in their community under the supervision of a probation officer. When given this opportunity, they are required to follow the rules and specified directions of the officer looking over them. […]

Divorce proceedings can often be a complicated and emotionally exhausting process for all people involved. In the state of Georgia, spouses must meet certain requirements before the process may begin. One of the first steps in divorce proceedings is for the spouses to cite grounds for their divorce. While many people believe divorces only happen […]

Divorce proceedings can be very complex and time-consuming. It requires a great amount of patience to make the decisions that are necessary to dissolve a marriage. How spouses can come to an agreement may affect the process of their divorce. In the state of Georgia, there are two main types of divorces: contested divorce and […]

Family violence, also known as domestic violence, is a very real and frightening problem that affects many lives. The state of Georgia works hard to protect victims of family violence and help them regain control of their lives. Victims of family violence can be anyone currently or previously domestic relationship. This includes those who are […]

  When a couple goes through a divorce, several legal matters must be addressed before a marriage is officially over. Once the issue of child custody is determined, spouses must then move onto the issue of child support. While only one parent may have physical custody of a child, both parents must financially support the […]

When individuals in Georgia are given a license, they are being trusted to follow the rules of the road. Doing so is crucial to ensure the safety of not only themselves but the other drivers on the road. When drivers are found violating these traffic laws, they may be pulled over by law enforcement and […]

When a couple goes through a divorce, there are several legal matters they must take care of. An important part of divorce proceedings in deciding how a couple’s assets are to be split between the two of them. Sometimes, couples are able to come to an agreement on their own outside of court. Other times, […]