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Once upon a time, if you wanted to get a divorce in the United States, you had to prove that your spouse had someone “wronged” you in a way that qualified as “grounds” for the divorce under your state’s laws – even if both you and your spouse simply wanted out. That...
Are you thinking about filing for divorce? You’re not alone. Studies indicate that a lot of people consider divorce at some point. Even if they’re not taking steps in that direction and may not seriously want a divorce, roughly 25% of married people have thought about...
In Georgia, the law does not require counseling before a divorce. However, some judges might suggest it to help couples work through issues. Counseling can help couples communicate better, although it does not change the legal divorce process. Instead, it can be...
Technically, yes. However, refusing to do a test may have some consequences. The right to refuse chemical tests in Driving Under the Influence (DUI) cases is rooted in the Fourth Amendment's protection against unreasonable searches and seizures. In practice, this...
In almost all cases, parenting plans are required in Georgia for divorcing or separating parents who share minor children. The only notable exception to this state law involves cases wherein “a parent seeks emergency relief for family violence pursuant to Code...
When parents decide to divorce, it’s natural for children to feel confused, anxious and even frightened. Parents can help ease these feelings by explaining the divorce process in a way that children can understand. Kids don’t need to know all the legal details, but...
Most people are responsible enough to know that drinking and driving is inherently dangerous, so and they avoid it -- and the potential “driving under the influence” (DUI) charge that could follow. However, the best laid plans can go awry. When one drink after dinner...
It’s not easy to go through a divorce at any time of the year, but divorcing shortly before or during the holiday season can be extra tough. Not only are you dealing with legal and emotional challenges, but there are social expectations that may weigh heavily on your...
If you took your spouse’s surname when you married, divorce may cause you to think about changing it again. Legally, you are free to do this if you wish, and it is something that many people do. You could change back to your former name. You could also pick another...
Drunk driving is one of the biggest safety concerns on Georgia roads. State police officers and prosecutors tend to be very assertive in taking action against those accused of driving under the influence (DUI) offenses. There are some days when the risks associated...