As a specialized area of real estate law, eminent domain refers to the government’s legal right to take one’s private property and use it for a public purpose. Essentially, this means that the government can take an individual or family’s land and build a bridge, canal or road. However, the owner of the land must…
Many families agree that the grandparent-grandchild relationship is a cherished one, and a source of happiness for both. Unfortunately, when circumstances change the dynamics of a family, grandparents are among those affected. While the state of Georgia values the relationship between grandparent and grandchild, grandparents’ rights remain complex, and specifics are awarded on a case-by-case…
When individuals contest or challenge a will, undue influence is perhaps the biggest reason why. This is a claim that someone manipulated or used an unfair advantage over a person making a will. In most cases, the person influencing the other is a close acquaintance or trusted family member. Because the person making the will…
Without question, operating a business of any kind necessitates policies and procedures that consider day-to-day processes, interactions among employees, and transactions that take place. Even so, it is virtually impossible to prevent your business from some type of dispute, whether it’s a contract disagreement, employment claim, or business claim. The good news concerning business disputes…
For employers, the workers’ compensation system is simply a trade-off, as employees relinquish their right to sue in exchange for receiving workers’ compensation benefits. In the majority of cases, this system is a win-win, because employers are protected from having to deal with complicated personal injury claims, while employees receive some assistance in the aftermath…
When you hear the word ‘test’ it usually doesn’t give you that warm fuzzy feeling inside. Typically, when faced with a test of any sort, a physical reaction of sweat, stress, headache and fear sets in. When faced with a potential Chapter 7 bankruptcy debt liquidation filing, you will come to a time for something…
While the goal of foster care is not necessarily to adopt, many are beginning to view foster care as a first step to adoption. In fact, several states require that families seeking to adopt engage in foster care first. Even so, for families that open up their homes to fostering and decide that they’d like…
If you’re wondering if you need an estate planning attorney, you may get several different answers, depending on whom you ask. For instance, if your estate is small or doesn’t have many complications, you may be able to devise all of the information pertaining to your estate on your own. Yet, for many individuals, navigating…
In the United States, 50% of marriages end in divorce. Without question, emotional and financial difficulties often result in couples getting tangled in a web of division of property, debt, custody concerns, and spousal support. For parties that are in agreement, divorce remains an arduous and emotionally draining process. Yet, when parties are at odds,…
Injuries sustained in automobile accidents are one reason many will end up in an emergency room this year. While these accidents can result in serious injuries, the magnitude of trucking accidents takes the cake, often resulting in devastation and even death. Have you been involved in anaccident involving a commercial truck? There are a few…
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