Though many assume that estate planning begins and ends with a last will and testament, there are numerous responsibilities and tasks that an estate-planning attorney takes on. This includes drafting living trusts and developing plans to mitigate or avoid estate taxes. The estate-planning attorney also handles one’s life savings and assets, specifically making sure that these are…
When it comes to employment law, one is perhaps more inclined to think of the rights of employees. Yet, the rights and responsibilities of employers are equally important, as they are given the right to appoint and dismiss workers in accordance with proper procedures and to expect reasonable performance from employees (Anti Discrimination Commission Queensland).…
By all accounts, divorce is difficult, as couples face life-altering decisions relating to child custody, support and property division. Yet, when parties are willing to forego the attitude of “fight and win,” Find Law explains that a collaborative divorce is a process of troubleshooting and problem solving through effective mediation and counsel. Without question, individuals…
In the arena of family law in Georgia, the term domestic violence is used when someone living in a home harms another individual, attempts to harm them or gives them reason to believe that they might be harmed. As such, types of family or domestic violence include battery, assault, stalking, criminal damage to one’s property,…
As part of a specialized area of Georgia law, an extended member of the family that is related to a child by blood or marriage may adopt the child, given that the rights of the child’s biological parents have been surrendered. This includes adoption by a grandparent, great grandparent, aunt, uncle, great aunt, great uncle…
With steep fines and the potential for a lengthy jail sentence, drug offenses in the state of Georgia account for a large majority of felony criminal cases. What’s more, penalties extend beyond general punishments, as those convicted could lose federal/financial aid and personal property such as a car or even their home. With this in mind, FindLaw explains…
With great motivation and a shared vision, business partnerships are exciting, especially when things are going well. However, when there are disagreements, or when the newness wears off, some friends turned partners find themselves at dangerous odds. Business News Daily reports that issues with money, as well as operational concerns and intellectual property are three common…
John Hopkins Medicine explains the varying effects of burn injuries, with some leading to enormous physical and emotional trauma. In fact, victims of burn injuries could be left without certain physical abilities, and this includes loss of limb and complete loss of mobility. What’s more, the threat of horrific scarring and a decreased ability to fight…
When a tenant violates a section of a rental agreement or fails to pay rent, the landlord can demand possession of the rental property orally or in writing. Yet, surprising to some, he or she cannot file an affidavit for an eviction unless the tenant refuses to grant the landlord possession of the rental unit.…
In an effort to provide struggling homeowners with some welcome relief, the Home Affordable Modification Program (better known as HAMP) is a program within the Making Home Affordable (MHA) program offering reduced monthly mortgage payments. Thus, the aim of HAMP is to allow homeowners to remain in their homes by making their payments more affordable…
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