Cartersville Legal Blog
What are your obligations for Chapter 13 bankruptcy?
Georgia residents like you may feel at a loss when filing for bankruptcy. There is a lot of false information out there, and much of it intends to scare you. In reality, your obligations as a debtor in Chapter 13 bankruptcy are sensible and easy to manage. As long as...
What is nesting and how can it help us co-parent?
One of the most difficult aspects of divorce is managing any children involved. It is highly likely that after a divorce you will be in a co-parenting situation with your ex-spouse. For multiple reasons, this can be very challenging. Even the act of moving children...
Multi-car collision in Dekalb County kills two
Many people in Georgia may believe the task of assigning liability in a car accident to be a fairly cut-and-dry matter: authorities identify the person responsible for the accident, and liability claims (either against the driver themself or their auto insurance...
2 young people killed in high-speed collision
Some people believe that their reckless behavior behind the wheel only affects themselves. However, sometimes other people can lose their lives or see them irreversibly changed as a result of a stranger's negligence or intentionally unlawful behavior. An 18-year-old...
How Georgia files shoplifting and retail fraud charges
Georgia's laws generally permit officials to file shoplifting charges when an employee claims an individual took goods from a retail store. Even if he or she did not leave the store, an alleged attempt to take items without paying for them may result in charges. The...
Should you settle your divorce case?
There are lots of decisions to make when it comes to divorce. Some couples choose to work out differences on their own, which allows them to settle out of court. Others cannot see eye to eye on major issues involving kids or property, so their cases must go before a...
Merely having health insurance does not prevent medical debt
You may be one of the many Americans who are able to access health insurance coverage previously out of your reach because of the Affordable Care Act. The expansion of coverage under ACA can help to provide some protection in the event of an unforeseen injury or...
What are the strictest states for reckless driving?
Every state has driving laws in place. However, the penalties and potential charges related to each differ in severity across the nation. While it is always best to avoid reckless driving, such as speeding or driving impaired, mistakes do happen. Knowing how strict...
How can you reduce stress for your child during divorce?
Georgia parents like you care about how your divorce impacts your child. You want what is best for them, and this includes reducing the impact of trauma divorce can bring about. But how can you do that? There are many ways to reduce a child's stress and ease their...
4 types of photographs to take after an auto accident
With over 7.5 million drivers sharing Georgia roads, even careful motorists may find themselves in a potentially deadly motor vehicle accident. The Georgia Department of Public Health reports that auto collisions are the leading cause of injury-related fatalities in...
