The decision to divorce is a devastating milestone that creates hardships for loved ones, particularly spouses and children who feel blindsided by the news. Uncertainty sets in as to what the future will hold. Ultimately, everyone impacted by the marital dissolution...
Criminal Defense And High-Stakes Divorce In Georgia Requires Grit And Local Insight
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Do You Need a Living Trust?
When many people hear the word “trust,” they immediately think of incredibly wealthy people who use various legal mechanisms to protect their assets. In reality, trusts are available to anyone with assets, and establishing a living trust can ensure that your assets go to your beneficiaries as efficiently as possible. Read on to learn more, and don’t hesitate to consult…
What if Your Spouse Filed for Divorce?
If your spouse moves forward and files for divorce, you might not know what to do. Whether the divorce is a surprise to you or not, it is important that you don’t delay in speaking with a Greensboro divorce attorney, as you only have a limited amount of time to respond to the divorce petition in court. Your response to…
Did You Get Arrested for DUI Over the Holidays?
The number of DUI arrests spikes over the holidays, as law enforcement will usually run sweeps to make even more arrests. If you have been arrested, you must get legal help as soon as possible. Your freedom and your future could depend on it. Officers are not always right when they arrest you for drunk driving. They may mishandle the…
Give Your Family the Gift of an Estate Plan
This holiday season, there is something that you can give your family that might not seem that attractive of a gift at first. However, having an effective and updated estate plan in place will do more for your family than you – or they – might realize. There are many ways that an estate plan can benefit your family, including:…
Are You Waiting to File for Divorce Until 2022?
It is common to wait until after the holiday season to file for divorce. There are both financial and emotional reasons for this decision, and many people simply do not want to “ruin” the holidays for their children or families. Just because you are waiting to file, however, does not mean that you should wait to begin preparing for your…
Evidence in a DUI Case
Georgia laws take driving under the influence (DUI) cases very seriously, though a prosecutor must provide sufficient evidence to prove your guilt beyond a reasonable doubt to secure a conviction. You should always have help from a Greensboro DUI defense attorney who can challenge the evidence against you. Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) The most concrete evidence of a DUI is…
Choosing Your Power of Attorney
When you give someone power of attorney, they will have a tremendous amount of power and responsibility. Essentially, they can make decisions in your stead. Here is what you should look for when choosing someone to give power of attorney. Capacity and Acumen The biggest question is whether the person has the capacity and expertise to handle the responsibility. If…
Long-Term Effects of a Criminal Conviction
If you are charged with a relatively minor crime, you might not think that pleading guilty and accepting the punishment is such a big deal. After all, you might pay fines and serve probation, but you might not be concerned since you do not have to go to jail. However, most people do not recognize just how much even a…
Complex Property Issues in a Divorce
No two divorces are alike, and the amount and type of assets you own can have a significant impact on how complicated your divorce is. For example, a relatively young couple that does not have much may be able to get divorced in a matter of weeks and without the help of legal counsel. On the other hand, couples with…