Divorce is a painful and difficult decision for any couple. But the legal process can escalate an already tense situation into a full-scale court battle that benefits neither party. Mediation offers couples an alternative to going through court and the opportunity to resolve differences on their own terms, rather than by a third-party. There is…
Annually we spend billions of dollars on items we never touch. Whether it is music, e-books or movies, these digital files only exist on our smart phones, tablets and computers. Many of us have quite a collection of our favorite songs, books and movies.
A Will must be probated. Once a Will has been probated, it is given the force of law. Contrary to common belief, all estates must go through the probate process, with or without a Will. Having a Will, however, speeds up the probate process and informs the court how you’d like your estate settled. Probate…
Having a Will is arguably one of the most important things you can do for yourself and your family.
Where a child lives is one of the hardest decisions made by the court during a divorce.
Georgia’s new Hands-Free Georgia Act is now the law.
The intent of the law is to prohibit distracted driving and encourage technology-free travelling throughout the state.
Though they may be divorced, parents still must make decisions together about their children. Typically, there are four areas in which the decisions are required to be made jointly: religious upbringing of the children; medical care of the children; extracurricular activities; and education.
Employers want to protect their customer and company information. To do this many employers require their employees to sign restrictive covenant or non-compete agreements when they join the company.
Technology has changed the courts in a lot of ways. One area that is being addressed now is the rules governing civil trials.
In a previous Legal Briefs blog, we discussed what are a Power of Attorney and an Advanced Director for Health Care and why they are an important part of your Estate Plan.