There are times when having a custody agreement where one parent has sole custody makes sense. Sole custody, also known as sole legal or physical custody (one or both), means that one parent will have custody of their child while the other has visitation rights. In...
Hydroplaning: Know what to do to avoid a crash
Hinesville often has car crashes, but having multiple crashes will always be shocking. Take, for example, the weekend of Nov. 29, when three different crashes resulted in police heading into the local area. The Hinesville Police Department had to respond to three...
Don’t make these divorce mistakes
The outcome of your divorce will have a drastic impact on the rest of your life. It is critical that you avoid mistakes and focus on your future as your marriage ends. To help, here are a few common mistakes to keep in mind as you move forward: Not calculating future...
When can police enter and search your home?
There are many ways that you can defend yourself against criminal charges. Asking the court to dismiss the charges because the police violated your rights or broke the law in their attempt to build a case against you is a somewhat common defense strategy. You have to...
Victims of medical errors may have a right to compensation
Medical malpractice happens when a health care professional or other provider makes errors that harm a patient. Those errors can be anything from failing to provide the appropriate treatment to giving a substandard treatment that causes substantial harm. Misdiagnoses...
Common causes of truck accidents
Sharing the road with commercial trucks is easier said than done. Not only are these vehicles large, but truck drivers don’t always obey the rules of the road. This can be a recipe for disaster. Understanding the most common causes of truck accidents can help you...
What is the 10/10 rule for military pensions in a divorce?
Divorce is complicated even in the simplest of situations, but when your spouse is a member of the military, there can be a whole new set of concerns for the two of you. Misinformation abounds when it comes to divorce and the rights of spouses. Many people don't even...
When you’re in the military, custody becomes more complicated
When one parent is in the military, deciding on a child custody arrangement can become complex. There are many factors to consider, such as how to provide the child with the most permanent home, how to arrange custody when an active military member may be deployed at...
Child custody concerns during a pandemic
Being divorced or going through the process can be stressful at any time, especially when children are involved. But being away from your kids creates an added layer of anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic. The epidemic has thrown much of our world into chaos. With so...
Stay visible to trucks to reduce the risks of a crash
While Hinesville is a safe town, like anywhere, you know which spots to avoid to stay out of trouble. What about when you are driving? Do you know what to avoid? One of the most dangerous places to be on any highway is close to a big truck. They have the potential to...