The fairy tale of happily ever after doesn't always work out. When that happens in a family with children, there are the important matters of child custody and support that need to be settled. As some parents in Georgia may have experienced, making support payments on...
Month: December 2016
Brewery cries foul and files business litigation against town
One of the most popular cottage industries over the past several years around the nation has been the growth of micro-breweries. However, it is always risky when starting up a new business, and one of the worst fears may be that the venture will somehow find itself...
Georgia officer faces drunk driving charges
In general, the public tend to look up to those in law enforcement and expect these men and women to somehow live lives beyond reproach. However, no one is perfect, and there are times even those sworn to uphold the law can find themselves accused of a crime such as...
Having a baby means it is also time to create a will
Bringing a new child into the world is a time of excitement and joy. Adding to a Georgia family brings up all kinds of strong emotions, including a renewed sense of responsibility toward loved ones and a desire to protect one's children in every way possible. Many...
During family law case, don’t be shy about asking for help
Going through a divorce is tough, even when ending the marriage is clearly the best possible course of action. For many in Georgia, working through the details of a divorce is incredibly stressful. There are a number of important financial decisions that must be made,...
The 5 components of a business plan
Starting a business is a goal many people in Cumming have. Business owners should create a business plan that can serve as a foundation to guide and help them achieve the funding, support, and growth they desire. Knowing the five components of a good business plan can...
Settlement in beloved author’s probate litigation
Many Georgia readers are familiar with the work of author Maurice Sendak. Perhaps best known for his book "Where the Wild Things Are," Sendak touched the lives of many and will forever hold a place among American children's authors. Sendak passed away in 2012, and his...
Traffic stop leads to drug charges for two in Georgia
A traffic stop in Conyers, Georgia, has led to the arrest of two young women on serious charges related to illegal drugs. They will now have to answer to those drug charges in a court of law and face serious punitive measures if they are unable to avoid conviction. As...
Several facing drug charges after raid in Georgia
When police officers or other law enforcement agents conduct a drug raid in Georgia, the situation doesn't always end right then and there. Often, further investigations are conducted and additional arrests are made hours, days, even weeks later. A drug raid also does...
Discussing inheritance equity while drafting a will
For many Georgia residents, estate planning is not a high priority. For some, openly discussing details surrounding the topic of death is uncomfortable. For others, indecision on various topics makes it difficult to begin the process of drafting a will. For those who...