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As federal stimulus money begins to trickle down to our community, new infrastructure projects are beginning to break ground. One of the stipulations local governments must meet in order to qualify for federal funds is to have proposed projects “shovel ready.” In the rush to get the public works projects underway, the government often times speeds through condemnation proceedings, thus…
Short answer, YES. Ever wonder whether your innocent text message, Facebook posts/texts/emails are searchable, hence traceable in a divorce case? We see it all the time, a friend on Facebook cries out to her Facebook friends about her argument with her husband who is also her “friend,” on Facebook. The post was embarrassing, and the husband’s co-workers see it, and…
In the 1960s, the “traditional family” consisted of a first-time married mother and father raising their children together under one roof. This picture is no longer an accurate reflection of today’s modern, nuclear family. Today, less than half of American minor children are living in a home with married heterosexual parents in their first marriage. Forty-one percent of children today…
Are you thinking about dating during your divorce? This is often a question we are presented with by clients during a pending divorce case. You may think that you are free to start a new relationship once the decision is made to separate or divorce. Right? While the Courts do tend to view post-separation conduct and pre-separation conduct differently, there…
This article is intended for educational purposes only and is not intended, nor should be construed to provide legal advice. The future of the Federal Estate Tax is the subject of much debate among estate planning attorneys. An individual that dies in the calendar...
INDEMNITY Indemnity: When one guarantees against any loss that another might suffer. For example: When two parties settle a case, the plaintiff usually agrees to pay any claims that arise out of the settlement and hold the insurance company harmless. (i.e. medical providers with liens that sue the insurance company or their insured.) Bohannon v. S. Ry. Co. , 97…
(Qualified Domestic Relations Order)? Even while you’re going through the difficulty of a divorce, you need to make informed financial decisions regarding the division of the property that you and your spouse have accumulated during your marriage. Retirement savings are one of the largest assets many people own, and therefore are an important issue in divorce proceedings. If you’re planning…
This article is intended for educational purposes only and is not intended, nor should it be construed to provide legal advice. Are you one of the many people who believe that upon your death all of your assets will automatically pass to your spouse? Did you know that without a valid Will, the State will determine who acquires your assets…
Many clients often wonder about the child dependency exemption when filing for a divorce. The question becomes which parent will be able to claim the child or children on a federal and state tax return during the separation process and long-term after the divorce has...
By Bob Coleman What is considered adultery in Georgia, and what effects could it have on alimony payments in a divorce? Adultery in Georgia courts is defined as sexual intercourse with someone other than one's spouse. There are many acts...