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Many people wonder if they can get an annulment instead of a divorce to end their marriage. What is the difference? Do you qualify? It is important to note that civil annulments under the law are separate from annulments granted by a church. While a divorce legally dissolves a marriage, an annulment is a legal declaration that the marriage never…

Every adult should have a last will and testament and, in fact, minors as young as 14 can draft a legal will in Georgia. When it comes time to complete a will, where do you start? Do you need a lawyer’s assistance? Can you just get a form from the internet and make your own will? While you certainly can…

The holidays are generally associated with family gatherings and good cheer, but not everyone has an enjoyable holiday season. Some people have their holidays disrupted by arrests and criminal allegations. While no criminal activity suddenly stops from Thanksgiving to New Year’s, there are certain offenses that might increase during this time. DUI Alcoholic beverages are often part of holiday celebrations,…

If you are involved in a pending divorce, you already have a lot of legal concerns on your mind. You might be regularly meeting with your attorney, sending in documents, attending mediation sessions, or even going to court hearings. The last thing you want is to address other legal issues that might not seem as pressing. However, making the proper…

Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer, often celebrated by hanging out with friends and family by the pool, getting out on the water, or at a backyard barbeque. For many people, the holiday weekend also involves the consumption of alcoholic beverages. Local law enforcement agencies are aware of this fact and are actively on the lookout for drunk…

Most people might not imagine they will be arrested, though it is important to know that an arrest can happen to anyone, even if you have not committed a crime. People are arrested for right and wrong reasons every day, and it is important to know your rights in the event of an arrest. If an officer detains or arrests…

So far, 2020 has been a stressful year for many of us in Greensboro and throughout the United States. Many married couples have faced new concerns regarding finances, childcare, health, and more. Other spouses who were having trouble before might have been stuck quarantined together for weeks, which can only increase difficulties. Reports of domestic abuse surged during lockdown, leading…

As more than 90,000 people have unexpectedly passed away in the past couple of months in the United States, many of us have the risk of fatal illness on our minds. What will happen to your family and property if you pass away suddenly? Having an estate plan is a good start to planning for the interests of your loved…

With Greensboro under a stay-at-home order like most of the United States, many people are concerned about how they will get certain groceries or earn a living. With many areas of the city seeming like a ghost town, the last thing on your mind might be getting in trouble with the law. However, it is important to remember that police…

Divorcing parents are often in conflict with one another. In addition, parents often want to ensure they can spend the most time with their child as possible, or they might not trust the other parent to adequately care for the child. For many reasons, one parent may claim that they want to get “sole custody” of their child. What are…