What is the legal age to be emancipated in Georgia?

In short, you can turn 18 and become automatically emancipated, or petition the juvenile court, or marry, or join the US armed forces. The...

The relevant statute is O.C.G.A. Sec. 16-5-70. First and second degree cruelty charges are misdemeanors; third degree is a felony. This is the...

State of Georgia - Judge ordered mediation

I have been through tens if not hundreds of mediations in Georgia and am happy to tell you a little about the process and what to...

I worked for 8 years as an insurance defense lawyer and have spent the last 10 years working as a personal injury accident lawyer for plaintiffs. ...

How do you determine the percentage of your settlement offer? If is is fair or not?

Your question lacks some necessary facts such as the amount of your daughter's medical bills, the amount of any of her lost wages, the specific...

Banking - How long will the check be valid for depositing?

Six months. Please see below for the Georgia code on this subject: O.C.G.A. § 11-4-404. Bank not obliged to pay check more than six months...

Can company sue you for an injury your not at fault for?

Medicare is seeking to recover from you under the theory that you were at fault or responsible for the injury to the medicare insured. While it is...

Was treated in ER after a wreck,was told my shoulder was bruised but come to find out my clavical bone is broken,what can I do?

I have handled numerous medical malpractice claims over the years. Your question does not have enough facts for a detailed answer so I will...

Can I go to small claims court?

Yes, you can file a claim against the property owners in small claims court. As the saying goes, anyone can sue anyone for anything. I think your...

Does it matter how small of a car accidents you in can you get paid.

I'm not exactly certain what your question is, so I'll address several possible issues. First, there is no such thing as a collision that is...