Does the law state a specific age that a child can stay at home alone?

There is no mandatory age for leaving a child at home. Each case is evaluated based upon the specific circumstances. The court will take into...

Is there a time limitation in marrige for obtaning alimony in georgia?

There is no specific time limit either for or against alimony. Alimony is awarded based upon the needs of the recipient and the ability of the...

OCGA 7-4-12.1 governs interest on child support. It was modified during the 2006 session of the General Assembly. The old rule was 12% and it was...

What happens when you are charged with making a false statement, filing a false report in ga?

It depends. There are about a dozen different "false report" statutes in Georgia. If you are referring to making a false report of a crime, you...

If I become a co-signor on my parent's checking account does this make me a guarantor?

With a checking account there is really nothing to guarantee. If you are a joint account holder and the account is overdrawn, you could be liable...

I'm not sure which county to start file proceedings in, the original or the current?

Generally, any action needs to be brought in the County where the Defendant (respondent) resides. There are a number of exceptions; however, in the...