For many residents in Georgia, the thought of having to move and sell their home when they get divorced only adds to the sense of loss they may feel when their marriage ends. Parents with young children still at home may also want to try and keep their house as a...
When Life Changes
Cedartown Law Blog
Georgia’s DUI penalties, expenses among nation’s harshest
Drinking and driving in any U.S. state leads to serious consequences. If you do so in Georgia, though, you may face particularly strict repercussions in the aftermath. If authorities charge you with driving under the influence and that charge leads to a conviction,...
Digital divorce in the age of coronavirus
Coronavirus has no doubt changed American life for the foreseeable future. As businesses and restaurants across Georgia close their doors to prevent the spread, so have many state and federal courts. For couples who are in the midst of a divorce, this is likely the...
What can you do to stay safe on your bicycle?
You may have many reasons for riding a bicycle. It may be a way for you to get around without sending harmful emissions into the atmosphere. You may use it as a form of exercise, or it may be something that you do merely for fun. Regardless of your reasons for riding...
Workers’ compensation updates and lifetime benefits
Employees injured on-the-job have generally relied on workers' compensation to help cover medical treatment and maintain their standard of living, but they also faced a benefits cap. Updates enacted through Georgia's Senate Bill 135, however, may now provide lifetime...
Do you know how best to communicate during divorce?
While you may know that you and your current spouse are no longer right for each other, you may not be so clear on how to shift your communication style toward your soon-to-be-ex-spouse. Effective communication is essential for moving through divorce at a steady speed...
What is DUI Per Se?
DUI is a very serious charge in Georgia, and it is important to be aware of the intricacies of the law if you are charged with one. There are two ways that you can potentially get a DUI charge in this state. According to FindLaw, you can either be judged "under the...
Distraction, large vehicles linked to increased pedestrian deaths
With more and more new vehicles rolling off the manufacturing floor equipped with advanced safety features, it would be logical to assume that motorists, passengers and others on the roads enjoy improved safety and a reduced risk of serious accidents or injuries....
Carelessness in slip and fall cases
When a person sues for injuries sustained in a slip-and-fall accident in Georgia, he or she must prove liability. In premises liability cases, many parties can share liability, including the plaintiff. In fact, it is not uncommon for the defendant or defendants to try...
What is behind the lower divorce rate?
A recent study showed that divorce rates in the U.S. are down, though Georgia was one of six states that did not provide enough marriage and divorce information to be included in the report. Still, the information is mostly good news overall. A closer look at the data...