We are coming up on the season of peace, joy, brotherhood and goodwill. However, if your relationship with your co-parent is still a high-conflict one, the holiday season can be decidedly stressful and unpleasant. You may be getting tense already just anticipating...
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Tips for choosing a business partner
If you are thinking of forming a business partnership, you need to be sure you choose the right person. Many companies and friendships have been destroyed because people assumed that being friends means you will work well together. As John D. Rockefeller once said, “A...
Sharing custody? Try these helpful schedules
Deciding on your child custody plan is among the most important things you’ll do during your divorce. You need to make sure that your child is going to be cared for at all times and that they are living in healthy, happy households. Although it may be difficult to...
Why people procrastinate their estate planning process
Some people who do not have an estate plan may insist that they don’t need one and tell you that they never plan to draft one, but they’re in the minority. Most people who do not have a plan simply haven’t done it yet. They are procrastinating the process, despite...
Are you liable if your horse injures someone?
Horses have an almost magical effect on a lot of people, and equine-related activities are an important part of recreation for many. But what happens if your horse injures someone? Are you automatically liable? The answer likely depends on the circumstances...
How to successfully co-parent after a divorce
A divorce is an emotionally fraught time for most people, but it is particularly difficult when you and your soon-to-be ex share children. It can be difficult to decide what is best for your children when you no longer see eye to eye. However, divorce is tough enough...
How do guardianships and conservatorships differ?
During the estate planning process, you may encounter information about guardianships and conservatorships. Although the two terms sometimes seem to be used interchangeably, they actually refer to two different situations. Understanding the difference between...
Issues around grey divorce
Divorce can happen to anyone at any point in life, though recent statistics reveal certain trends. One study says that during the 1990s 10 percent of divorced people were over the age of 50. Newer research says that 25 percent of people going though a divorce are in...
Noncompete agreement: Former pro-soccer team owner sues employee
Owning and running a business in Georgia takes dedication. The varied responsibilities and demands of business operation require not only someone who has a wide skill set, but they generally need other people who can take on part of the work. Most employers hope that...
Charitable giving can be beneficial part of estate planning
There are a myriad of options for creating a comprehensive estate plan. Many people have the desire to gift part or all of their estate to a charity when they pass away. It is a selfless choice and can make a huge impact to the organization that receives it. Many...