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Can I Get Spousal Support During a Divorce in Georgia?

Temporary spousal support should not be confused with any money or payments that you will receive after the divorce is over. It is a limited time “Maintenance” payment to help keep the status quo while the divorce is being settled. Temporary support is often needed by the spouse with less financial means to…

Written by on February 17, 2016

How are Taxes Prorated at the Time of Closing?

Closings are all about making sure every document has been signed and all the bills are paid. One of the most important things to determine is how much of the property taxes the buyer owes versus how much the seller has paid. Because, when someone sells their home, they may have recently paid…

Written by on January 18, 2016

The Most Common Reasons for Couples to Divorce

It is not a secret that a huge number of marriages end in divorce rather than happily ever after. According to US researchers, the figures for first-marriage divorces is as high as 40 to 50 percent, and for second marriages, even higher, at 60 percent. There are multiple reasons for this sad state…

Written by on December 20, 2015

How Do I Prepare for Mediation?

Mediation is a fairly straightforward process where a legal issue is resolved outside of court. Mediation is carried out in a meeting between an unbiased third party (the mediator) and two opposing parties to discuss the problem at hand and come to a conclusion that works for all involved. There are not many…

Written by on November 30, 2015

Know Your Rights Before Taking a Breathalyzer in Georgia

Whether or not you have been caught drinking and driving or whether you just want to know the facts about the laws in Georgia, the importance of knowing your rights in any situation is always important. Laws regarding DUI have become increasingly strict over the last two decades and they are continuing to…

Written by on October 15, 2015

How Does Juvenile Court Differ from Adult Courts?

There is nothing more intimidating than standing in a courtroom, especially if you are a minor. It should be noted that there are some major differences between a minor standing in front of a judge in a juvenile court, and an adult facing a jury of his or her peers. Most are a…

Written by on September 30, 2015

Over 50 and Considering Divorce? You’re not Alone.

The word divorce can have negative connotations in American society. However, we still find ourselves faced with some of the highest rates of divorce in the industrialized world. The divorce rate remained steady over the past twenty years, with the exception of the baby-boomers (those over fifty years of age). Baby-boomers have been…

Written by on September 15, 2015

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