Gainesville Georgia Legal Blog
Here are ways to stay sane during a divorce
A Georgia divorce can be extremely hard on those who are going through it and can exact a high emotional price. This can get even worse for those who are not practicing any form of self-care during the process. Divorce will always be hard, but there are steps that...
Inattention linked with greater risk for highway work zone crash
You commute to and from Gainesville, Georgia, and are no stranger to traffic jams on the highway. Matters can be made worse in highway work zones with their narrow lanes, so you know that the risk for a car crash can be great. In fact, an accident occurs in a highway...
Being careful when selling a deceased’s home
In Georgia, there are strict rules that govern selling part of an estate. One of the major considerations is that creditors need to be paid first before the beneficiaries are able to inherit their property. Thus, the first thing to do before selling anything is to...
The importance of an estate plan
Georgia residents, no matter how much money they have, need to consider starting an estate plan as soon as possible if they do not already have one in place. Whatever the excuse for not having one, it pales in comparison to being caught without an estate plan at a...
Financial surprises can impact post-divorce life for women
Some Georgia women emerge from divorce to find a reality that is much different than the one they anticipated. They may have had various financial expectations that are upended by the separation. However, advance planning and negotiation could at least alleviate some...
Advice is needed to keep retirement on track after a divorce
In Georgia, retirement planning is complicated under the best of circumstances as families seek to find ways to save enough to support them for the rest of their lives. This becomes even more challenging in the event of a divorce as even the most detailed plans are...
Parents should think flexibly about a 50-50 arrangement
In a 50-50 custody arrangement in Georgia, the parents might stick to the traditional method of alternating weeks between the parents' homes. However, some experts are urging parents to start thinking about alternate ways of splitting custody equally in a manner that...
Fatal car crashes rise annually in the wake of DST
Georgia residents can do a lot to prepare for the spring switch to daylight saving time, such as getting to bed earlier and reducing their exposure to the light from cellphones, laptops and TVs. However, chances are that they will still feel drowsy after losing one...
More sleep may help teens drive more safely
Georgia teens may drive more safely when they get enough sleep before school. One study's authors examined a county where school start times were delayed from 7:20 a.m. in the first year to 8:10 a.m. the following year. The researchers examined car accident records...
Ways to protect children’s inheritances
Georgia residents who are planning their estates and wish to leave sizable assets to their children should consider creating trusts with trust protectors in place. Trust protectors are appointed to direct the trustees in how the trust assets should be administered. By...
