Georgia residents have all been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic impacts. Many families are struggling due to businesses closing or curtailing operations in response to the pandemic and governmental edicts. Families with spousal and child support agreements may face particularly problematic circumstances due to the coronavirus. Plunkett, Hamilton, Manton & Graves, LLP…
When a business partnership begins to break down, it can impact daily processes and productivity. Seeking consultation with an experienced lawyer may indicate that you want to resolve the dispute quickly. Protecting your interests in the business is understandably a priority. There are numerous reasons for business partnerships turning sour. Every scenario from simple disagreements…
Divorce is difficult for every family, but when the parents have a contentious relationship, it can be difficult to work through the issues concerning the children. In these cases, one suggestion is to develop a parallel parenting plan; but what does it mean to be a parallel parent? Parallel Parenting Defined Parallel Parenting is a…
COVID-19 has turned life upside down for so many Georgia residents, and we are still trying to rebound from this worldwide pandemic that brings to mind the panic of the Spanish flu outbreak of 1918. Rising and rapid unemployment following the economic shutdown has left many families struggling to keep their heads above water. In…
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects individuals against workplace discrimination by making it unlawful to base hiring, promotion or referral based on race, religion, sex or national origin. For the most part, employers strive to follow this law, but there are situations where discrimination exists. Sometimes the discrimination may be hard to prove, and…
We all want to provide for our loved ones after we pass away, but understanding the options can be confusing. All of us want to do the very best for our families, but how do we make the right choices in estate planning? One of the first steps is recognizing the differences between wills and…
The country, and most of the world, is in the grip of the ever-changing COVID-19 pandemic. While we are all focused on personal health and safety, business owners have the added burden of protecting their businesses in this uncertain time. It is important to concentrate on implementing safety procedures in your business, while understanding all…
Shoplifting can include hiding merchandise in your purse or your clothes, hiding merchandise inside of other merchandise or even just swapping the tags with a cheaper item. Shoplifting can become a serious criminal matter when it becomes a felony. Shoplifting felonies can result in up to 10 years in prison depending on the gravity of…
It is clear that creditor calls are intended to compel debtors to repay what they owe when regular payments have stopped. That said, there is an argument to be made that some creditors put debtors in a position where repaying the debt seems like an impossible challenge. When you owe money to one or more…
Whether you are a landlord or a tenant, it is important to understand the relationship between the two. This is especially true when it comes to legal matters. In the vast majority of cases, both parties have entered into a legal agreement. All things being well, that agreement will offer equal legal protections. Anything less…
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