A common occurrence in divorce cases is one spouse hiding assets from the other in an attempt to keep the assets for himself or herself once the divorce is finalized. People in Georgia who are approaching or going through a divorce should be aware of some of the...
Month: August 2019
Georgia ministry files lawsuit over zoning dispute
A Georgia addiction ministry has filed a lawsuit against the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners individually and as a group. The 30-page compliant, which was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, alleges that the board violated the...
Dogs and divorce: The basics
It’s difficult to plan for divorce. There are a number of things you need to consider—home relocating, budget changes, drawing up a plan for the children, considering alternatives to court, singlehood. One thing you might not be considering in the...
Why to have both a trust and a will
Many people in Georgia know just how valuable trusts can be when planning for the future. They are a particularly flexible estate planning tool that can at times provide tax benefits as well as a higher level of control and privacy in determining how assets are to be...
Study says courts side with fathers when abuse is alleged
Although some people in Georgia may have heard that mothers are usually favored in custody battles, research indicates that this may not be the case. According to a study conducted by a professor at George Washington University Law School, when a mother says that...
Trustees must balance many interests when making decisions
Generally speaking, a revocable trust is one that its creator can modify or revoke at will. The revocable trust is popular because it generally prevents a person's estate from going through probate after he or she dies. Furthermore, the terms of the trust go into...
Popular technologies may provide easy access to police
Video doorbell technologies are becoming more popular in Georgia and across the country. When people install a Ring doorbell, they can see who is at their door by checking the video feed provided by the accompanying mobile phone app. However, people may not fully...
Using a pet trust in estate planning
While ensuring that their assets and loved ones are taken care of in the event of their death,Georgia residents might also want to make provisions for their pets. Without these arrangements, a pet could end up at a shelter or in another situation that is not ideal.A...
Protecting finances after a divorce
When people in Georgia decide to divorce, they may be concerned about how to protect their financial future when doing so. After all, the financial consequences can linger for a long time after the other emotional and practical issues have been sorted out. For most...
Concerns raised about excessive plea bargains
For many people in Georgia accused of a crime, a plea bargain may seem an almost inevitable way to resolve the charges. After all, a full 97% of federal criminal convictions are garnered through the use of agreed-upon guilty pleas, rather than a conviction in court....