Generally speaking, the police either need your permission or a warrant to search through your personal property – but there are some important exceptions. One very important thing to keep in mind is that anything you discard is largely “fair game” for the authorities...
What family matters influence custody decisions in Georgia?
For some parents, divorce or separation isn't that complicated. They already have a written agreement with one another discussing how they will share custody of their children and split their property across two households. The average family facing a parental...
Is your marriage heading for divorce?
Fifteen years ago, you and your spouse promised to love each other until you parted by death. Lately, however, your marriage has been strained, and you don’t know what to do. You find yourself wondering if your marriage is headed for divorce? Admitting that a divorce...
Can service members bring malpractice claims against the VA?
Veterans who serve in the United States military have a right to certain benefits both during and after their service. Medical care is one of the most important benefits provided, but veterans have historically had to give up certain rights to make use of these...
Why a delayed cancer diagnosis is so detrimental
If you get a delayed diagnosis, you still wind up with the correct diagnosis. Say that your doctor discovers you have cancer. Maybe they miss it at a checkup and catch it the following year. You've had it the whole time, but the diagnosis of that cancer was simply...
I have been falsely accused of committing a crime: What do I do?
Being accused of a crime you did not commit can be quite devastating. Unfortunately, false accusations happen all the time. And sometimes, innocent people end up paying the price. Whether you are innocent or not, the decisions you make when facing a false criminal...
Did your doctor fail to secure informed consent before surgery?
There are no guarantees in medical practice. A procedure that has had a 0% complication rate for a physician historically could result in catastrophic failure one day. As a patient, you need to have accurate information so that you can decide what treatment to...
What is a safe driving distance around trucks?
It’s unlikely you can stay away from trucks entirely when driving, but route choice can help. Truckers prefer multi-lane highways and streets that connect easily to the places they need to deliver. By taking a route that is less direct or narrower you may be able to...
A load shift can cause a truck to go out of control
There are many potential risks when driving around large trucks, but safe truck drivers generally know how to reduce these risks. They keep proper following distances, they drive under the speed limit and things of this nature. However, there are some things that...
How do you divorce a difficult spouse?
Divorce, by all accounts, is a difficult undertaking. Things become even more difficult when one of the parties in the divorce has a personality disorder. If your spouse is a narcissist, there is a pretty good chance that ending the marriage will likely be just as...