Cracking the DUI Code
Feb 18, 2012
There is a controversy brewing in how law enforcement makes cases for driving under the influence, and that controversy is coming to a head. For a number of years, criminal defense lawyers have been mo...
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Changes to the Garnishment Laws: Corporations Need Not Answer Through A Lawyer
Feb 18, 2012
On Feb. 7, Gov. Nathan Deal signedHB 683in to law, effectively eliminating the requirement that corporations have a lawyer represent them to answer a garnishment.
This new law is lauded as removing an...
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Divorce and the family business
Dec 06, 2011
While every divorce case comes with its own challenges, those cases involving people who own their own business have a unique set of challenges. The challenges come in the computation of income as well...
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Military Legal Assistance Program: The Bar Helping Heroes
Nov 11, 2011
On Veterans Day we take pause to remember those who have served and those who serve our country and defend our freedom. The State Bar of Georgia remembers our veterans every day through the Military Le...
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Retirement Accounts and Divorce: Protecting Your Rights with a Qualified Domestic Relations Order
Nov 11, 2011
For most families, their retirement accounts are their largest asset. While Wall Street is showing signs of recovery, the housing market still suffers from losses. So, while most people are upside down...
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Drafting Your Will: The Devil is in the Details
Oct 08, 2011
When putting your will together, going in to detail is the only way to truly insure your intent, protect your estate and prevent a hardships for your family and chosen executor.The market place is full...
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Decision Fatigue: What You Need To Know About Court Before You Go To Court.
Aug 24, 2011
Thinking about taking that case to the Judge? Before you step foot in the Courtroom, be
sure to read a most recent article by John Tierney in the New York Times Do You Suffer From Decision Fatigue? Th...
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Child Custody of Relatives: Helping to Raise Your Family’s Children
Aug 10, 2011
In these times more and more people are called upon to help
raise the children of their family members. There are any number of situations arise where
a relative needs to get guardianship or custody ...
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Your Facebook Page Could Hurt Your Case
Aug 01, 2011
There is a modern wisdom, "Be careful what you post, it could come back to haunt you in the courtroom." In this day where everybody has access to social media through Facebook, Twitter, Myspace and ev...
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What Effect Does Fault Have in a Divorce?
Jul 27, 2011
The issue of fault is a complex when it comes to divorce. It usually is the straw that breaks the camel's back with regard to ending the marital relationship. While some refuse to recognize role that t...
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