Going through a divorce is undoubtedly a challenging and emotional experience, and it is important to recognize that your actions during this time can significantly influence how your children react and cope with the situation. Children are sensitive to their parents'...
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Reasons to request a child support modification in Georgia
Child support is an essential aspect of ensuring the well-being of a child following their parents' separation or divorce. In Georgia, the court determines the amount of child support one parent pays to another using specific guidelines. However, circumstances can...
How does speeding affect driver safety?
When drivers hit the road, they must do so with the most mental clarity possible. They should stick to the rules of the road closely, as even a slight deviation may result in increasing the chance of a crash. This includes indulging in dangerous driving behaviors such...
Have you heard of mandatory minimums?
When facing the possibility of jail time for a crime, you may run into the term "mandatory minimum." In these cases, a judge must impose the minimum penalty. Understanding what mandatory minimums are and why they exist can help a person face them. What are mandatory...
How drug charges can affect your education prospects
Drug charges have far-reaching impacts on your life. More than just facing the legal consequences, you may also encounter issues with pursuing higher education. Here are a few ways in which drug charges can affect your education prospects. 1. Scholarships Whether you...
Do you need to obtain SR-22 insurance?
As you probably know, car insurance can be expensive. In fact, according to Bankrate, the average Georgian pays $639 per year for minimum coverage and more than $2,000 per year for comprehensive coverage. The amount you pay, though, probably depends on your age, sex...
What is vehophobia, and what causes it?
After a car accident, people often focus on recovering from the physical aftereffects. However, a wreck can also create severe mental and emotional trauma that may dramatically affect a person's life. One consequence of an accident could be vehophobia or a related...
Proposed legislation could impact child custody cases
Even though the bill has failed twice, House Bill 96, which proposes a presumption of equal legal and physical custody for both parents in a divorce, could still affect child custody cases in the state. Advocates for equal parenting rights are re-drafting the bill in...
Are you the father?
Paternity is an important concept in the law. Not only does it establish a biological relationship between you and your child, but it could also come with some legal responsibilities. It also might form the basis for you to obtain custody or visitation rights. There...
The importance of a solid parenting plan for fathers
Does one parent get preference when it comes to getting the kids? How often do you get to see your children if you do not live with them full time? These and many other questions might be on your mind when it comes to facing a divorce or paternity action. Aside from...