Cartersville Legal Blog
What is the Fatherhood program?
Child support is a legal obligation you have to your child. If you fall behind in payments, you may face penalties and potential punishment. It is in your best interests and those of your child that you find a way to stay current on payments. The Georgia Department...
What does chapter 13 bankruptcy do for you?
As a consumer, you usually have only two bankruptcy choices: Chapter 7 and Chapter 13. The latter is a reorganization strategy that involves a repayment plan over a period of three to five years. People who make too much money to qualify for Chapter 7 bankruptcy but...
DUI basics in Georgia
You may be familiar with the term driving under the influence, but you may not know that there are differing degrees of DUIs. In Georgia, there are two different ways to violate DUI laws. We understand how the law applies to DUIs and have helped many of our clients...
Georgia drug laws and consequences
In Georgia, the consequences of a drug conviction vary depending on factors such as the substance, the amount and the use. Previous convictions and eligibility for alternative punishments may also affect the outcome. While any drug charge is serious, incarceration is...
Should my ex and I consider parallel parenting?
Wrapping your head around how much communication is necessary for co-parenting can be hard to predict until you settle into your divorce and begin following a custody schedule. But if you find that you’d do a lot better with less interaction with your ex, then you...
How motorists and motorcyclists can avoid accident
Driving any kind of motor vehicle requires care and acknowledging others on the road. Meaning motorcyclists and motorists alike should make an effort to watch out for one another to prevent a painful or fatal accident. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety...
Using a QDRO when splitting a 401K
Figuring out how to divide up shared assets when getting divorced may cause a lot of challenges for spouses as they work through the emotions associated with losing things that mean a lot to them whether financially or personally. A retirement account often gets...
What is the important of the weight of a truck?
Weigh stations are commonplace along interstates. In some situations, you may see signs saying all trucks must enter the next weigh station. If you are not familiar with large trucks, you may wonder why truck weight is so important. According to the Georgia...
What leads to medical debt?
It is no secret that medical care is expensive, and the costs continue to go up. There is no relief in sight. Even insurance is not enough these days to cover all the expenses if you suffer a serious injury or illness. If you have a chronic condition, you can expect...
Protecting your CDL by challenging a radar gun
Trucking is an unforgiving profession with its deadlines, long hours and traffic nightmares. The last thing you need is a police officer, armed with a radar gun, pulling you over for speeding. In the short term, a traffic stop is annoying; it interrupts your delivery...
