You and your spouse decide to split up, and you do not have children, which removes the need for custody battles and co-parenting arrangements. It makes the divorce easier, in theory, because you just have to handle property division. But what about your family pet?...
Blind spots and jackknifing: 2 common types of truck accidents
If it seems like there are semis on the road everywhere you go, that's not an illusion. The trucking industry is huge in this nation, and it's constantly growing. Unfortunately, many novice truckers are out there -- and so are truckers that are too tired to be behind...
What do you need to know if you’re a service member facing a DUI?
A DUI can have serious legal ramifications for anyone. If you’re an active duty service member charged with DUI, you could end up dealing with consequences in both civilian and military court. The consequences depend in part on where the DUI arrest occurred. It’s...
Do the police have the right to search your car?
If you’re stopped by the police and they ask to search your vehicle, do you have to let them? The answer is not as straightforward as you may believe. If the police pull you over and have probable cause to search your vehicle, they do not need your permission. If you...
3 ways to deal with a family business in a divorce
Marriage uniquely blends family lineages, lives and finances. Many couples decide to own and operate their own business or businesses. What happens to the family business in the event of a divorce? Planning a divorce can involve property division, child custody,...
Underride trucking accidents are among the most devastating
The trucking industry is massive in America. These large, heavy vehicles appear on all major roadways, including those near Hinesville, Georgia. Tractor-trailers provide a valuable service to residents by bringing in goods like food and other supplies. However, they...
Truck drivers often aren’t at fault for their rollover crashes
Truck drivers sometimes contribute to the crashes in which they’re involved. They might make bad decisions at the wheel or even pick up their phone to text someone when they should focus on traffic. However, not all crashes involving big vehicles are the fault of the...
Do you have to share retirement savings in a Georgia divorce?
Spouses typically share everything unless they had a prenuptial agreement before their wedding. Otherwise, the vast majority of their property will be marital assets that both spouses jointly own and that they have to divide when they get divorced. Some property will...
You may have a choice of where to divorce as a military service member
If you're in the military and you're planning to get divorced, then you're in a unique position. Most civilians can divorce in one state after maintaining residence there for a certain amount of time. That's not the case with you as a service member. Most...
What if you get divorced while you’re deployed?
As a military member, you may get deployed on a schedule that doesn’t necessarily fit with the rest of your life. For instance, your spouse may tell you that they want a divorce when you still won’t be home for months. You may feel strangely disconnected from the...