Many couples put off getting divorced because they are concerned about how it will affect their kids. Still, divorce impacts thousands of families each year, and often, if you can handle it maturely, your kids likely will be happier in the long run. However, facing...
Georgia man awarded $20 million after tractor-trailer accident
On May 10 a Whitefield County, Georgia, jury awarded Donald Monroe $20 million and his wife, Rhonda Monroe, $1.6 million after Monroe lost his leg and suffered leg and hip injuries in an accident caused by a tractor-trailer. The February 3, 2016 accident occurred when...
New law makes Georgia medical marijuana more accessible
Medical marijuana has been legal in Georgia in some form since Gov. Nathan Deal signed Haleigh’s Hope Act into law on April 16, 2015. An even older law, passed in 1980, also legalized marijuana. But neither of these bills had practical applications to make medical...
3 ways to reduce fighting with your spouse during a divorce
You and your spouse have decided to separate—which means that you have a lot of decisions to make now. You will be splitting up your assets, potentially spending less time with your children and maybe even finding a new place to live. Figuring all of this out may lead...
Can you bounce back from divorce
You probably already know divorce takes a heavy toll on a person’s life. Ending a relationship can have a negative impact on many different aspects of your livelihood. It can affect you both financially and emotionally, to the point where you might question if you...
Could my commute hurt my marriage?
It might be tempting to take that new job opportunity in the city, but you may want to think twice about whether it’s worth it. A study highlighted on Forbes.com says a long commute has the potential to hurt your marriage. The research found that if one spouse in a...
You have a right to remain silent, here is why you should use it
The Constitution of the United States gives you the right to be silent if you are placed under arrest. Known as the Miranda warning, it can be provided to you by a police officer at the time of an arrest. There are still many people who are confused by what this right...
Social media during divorce
Social media is an everyday part of our lives. We share and post about everything–our triumphs and tragedies, our stories and complaints. We follow the daily happenings of hundreds of “friends”, many of whom we barely know. We follow our news sources and get the...
What can a personal injury lawyer do for you?
Commuting to and from work is part of your daily routine. It is inevitable and you never expected to get into an accident. However, some people are not as vigilant in the morning as you. If you suffered an injury from a car accident during your commute, you might not...
