When a crime occurs in Georgia, in some cases, law enforcement will ask a witness to choose a suspect from a lineup. This may be from photos, or it might be a physical lineup. While a number of people have been convicted using eyewitness testimony as the strongest...
Month: July 2019
Be mindful of social media during divorce
When a Georgia couple has made the decision to end their marriage and initiate divorce proceedings, it is natural that they begin putting their old lives behind them and start planning for the future. For many, the split may have been a long time coming and the path...
How a living trust could help estate owners
Most adults in Georgia can benefit from having an estate plan. Part of the estate planning process may involve creating a living trust. This type of trust is revocable, which means that it can be amended at any time up until its creator passes on.Unlike a will, trust...
Buying a home while owing back child support
Those who are looking to buy a home in Georgia may have trouble doing so if they owe back child support. This is because it represents a debt that a lender will take into account when making a loan decision. Furthermore, failing to pay child support on time could have...
What to do to get ready for a child custody case
When parents in Georgia decide to separate or divorce, they need to come to an agreement regarding child custody, which can be quite stressful. This is especially true when ex-spouses do not get along well or have difficulty reaching an understanding about a parenting...
When a simple will isn’t enough
Some younger adults in Georgia like to keep things simple, even when it comes to estate planning. They often believe a basic will is all they need to determine who gets what after they pass. But when children come into the picture, younger adults are often encouraged...
Poor people trapped with escalating fees and fines
Dealing with the criminal justice system in Georgia can have a serious effect on anyone's life regardless of their financial situation. However, the damage can be particularly pronounced for impoverished people who face escalating debts and punishments as a result of...
Wedding debt could predict early divorce
Planning and celebrating the perfect wedding could be quite expensive. Many Georgia couples gladly take on debt to pay for it. Unfortunately, spending more than they can afford may be a predictor of divorce. A new study by LendingTree found that nearly half of all...
Judge finalizes divorce of Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos
Some people in Georgia may be aware of the divorce of Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos from his wife of 25 years, MacKenzie. On July 5, a judge finalized the dissolution.The divorce settlement is one of the largest ever. It was anticipated that MacKenzie Bezos would get 19.7...
Zoning legislation targets commercial party houses
Some Georgia officials are debating how to handle "party houses" and the potential disruptions that they may provoke in residential neighborhoods. The mayor of Atlanta and a member of the Buckhead city council are calling for a revised process for issuing permits to...