Gainesville Georgia Legal Blog
4 potentially long-term injuries from car crashes
More than 3 million Americans are injured in motor vehicle crashes each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). While traffic deaths decreased in 2018 compared to the year before, nearly 300,000 accident victims were treated in...
What is parental alienation?
No matter the duration of the marriage or the way it ended, a divorce can result in unforeseen difficulties. A parent, for example, might harbor negative feelings toward their ex that can be easily read by the children. When one parent, through verbal communication or...
Signs a marriage may be destined for divorce
Georgians don’t always anticipate troubles after they marry the love of their life. Many couples often get cold feet before tying the knot, but some may ignore red flags displayed early on by their partners, which can increase their likelihood of separation. Most...
Stay safe by riding between the lines of Georgia law
Nothing beats your weekends riding along the Chattahoochee, but it’s important to stay safe. Knowing all of Georgia’s laws can help make sure you’ll be able to cruise through the Appalachians for years to come. Georgia has a range of rules for motorcycles, all...
Revocable trusts and contingent beneficiary rights
Revocable trusts are often an important part of estate plans in Georgia because, among other advantages, they avoid the cost, publicity and delay of the probate process. During the life of the person who makes the trust, called the settlor, it allows for the estate to...
Tips for dealing with family conflict in estate planning
People in Georgia should consider family dynamics carefully during the estate planning process. This includes thinking ahead as to what they would prefer to happen if a child divorces and remarries. For example, if this occurs, assets left to the child could end up...
Georgia ranks fourth for senior-involved car crashes
Georgia comes in at No. 4 when it comes to the number of auto accidents involving drivers 65 and older (per 100,000 people). This is according to a report from The Senior List, a senior care website. The three states worse than Georgia are Florida, Texas and...
How to approach co-parenting when children are under 3 years old
Children have different needs at different ages, and this is especially true when it comes to divorce, separation and co-parenting. Many parents seem to think that younger children are able to cope with divorce better because they are unable to understand the changes...
Why honesty is critical before getting married
Those who live, work or own a business in Georgia may not think that a prenuptial agreement is for them. However, it is not just the rich that benefit from a custom agreement negotiated and executed before a wedding. During the divorce process, individuals are...
About financial durable powers of attorney
Georgia residents can use a power of attorney to give a trusted person or entity the authority to make financial decisions on their behalf should become unexpectedly incapacitated. If there is no power of attorney in place, their family will have to involve the...
