If you have been married for at least 10 years at the time of your Georgia divorce, you might be able to collect Social Security benefits after retirement based on the earnings of your ex-spouse. However, there are rules around this as well as a number of...
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Possible factors in the 2019 decrease in car crash deaths
On behalf of Coleman, Chambers & Rogers, LLP | Sep 29, 2020 | Uncategorized
Georgia motorists might want to know that approximately 38,800 people in the U.S. died in car accidents in 2019, according to estimates from the National Safety Council. If accurate, this would represent a 2% decrease from 2018 numbers. A similar 2% decrease was...
Proper planning may prevent or minimize probate’s impact
On behalf of Coleman, Chambers & Rogers, LLP | Sep 17, 2020 | Probate & Estate Planning
Estate planning involves making decisions in the present that will affect others in the future. Many Georgia residents create a will in the belief that it alone can serve to protect their wishes and loved ones. For many, a properly executed will is all they need, but...
Reasons why women are quicker to end a marriage
On behalf of Coleman, Chambers & Rogers, LLP | Sep 17, 2020 | Family Law
When a Georgia couple begins their married life, they don't want it to end in divorce. However, a significant percentage of marriages do end this way, and studies show that in a majority of cases, women initiate the process. How often do women seek divorce? Studies...
Slip and falls and poor security among premises liability issues
On behalf of Coleman, Chambers & Rogers, LLP | Aug 31, 2020 | Personal Injury
At a moment’s notice, your life can change in any scenario. From a visit to a friend’s home, a relaxing sidewalk stroll and walking to your car in a parking ramp to shopping inside a retail store and a trek to a restroom while inside your favorite restaurant. Snap!...
What documents will you sign during a real estate closing?
On behalf of Coleman, Chambers & Rogers, LLP | Aug 31, 2020 | Real Estate Closings
The purchase of a home may be one of the biggest and most important investments you make in your life, especially as more of us work, educate our children and enjoy our leisure time at home. Because of the impact that this purchase can have on your life, you will need...
What are prenuptial agreements, and when are they warranted?
On behalf of Coleman, Chambers & Rogers, LLP | Aug 10, 2020 | Family Law
It is doubtful that couples get married, expecting to divorce. However, many marriages end up legally dissolved. Persons entering into second or third marriages may have serious concerns about the financial repercussions of getting divorced. Actually, so may someone...
More people are looking at prenuptial agreements
On behalf of Coleman, Chambers & Rogers, LLP | Jul 29, 2020 | Family Law
Georgia divorces are not always easy to settle and will, sometimes, head to trial. All of this can be avoided if the two spouses sign a prenuptial agreement before they are married. Then, in case of a divorce, the distribution of assets will be determined ahead of...
Helping your divorce attorney get organized
On behalf of Coleman, Chambers & Rogers, LLP | Jul 22, 2020 | Family Law
When you are about to visit your Georgia divorce attorney for the first time, you are likely wondering how to prepare. The answer is that you should do everything that you can to make sure that your lawyer is prepared to represent you. This means providing them with...
Pursuing wrongful death litigation in Georgia
On behalf of Coleman, Chambers & Rogers, LLP | Jul 22, 2020 | Wrongful Death
Most people think of murder when homicide is mentioned, but the legal definition of homicide is the killing of one person by another and a criminal act need not be involved. In Georgia, wrongful death lawsuits are most often filed when an individuals has been killed...
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