In Georgia, there are protections relative to equine events or equine activities. For instance, if you are an equine professional and someone rides your horses for an event, there is an understood risk. According to the Georgia government, statutes can protect people...
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What is an annulment?
Annulments can be issued on a religious basis, but they’re also legal ways to dissolve a marriage. Annulments are quite different from divorce, and as a result, fewer people are eligible for them when looking to put an end to their marital unions. If you’re thinking...
How can I parent after a divorce?
Divorce is a stressful ordeal for adults that go through it, but it is stressful for the thousands of children in Georgia that are going through a divorce as well. In an ideal world, the divorce is at least amicable and parenting is easy. However, this is not always...
How much power do HOAs wield?
Before you decide to purchase a new Georgia home, you should find out whether or not the home falls under the auspices of a homeowners’ association. If so, you should then carefully read and study the rules and bylaws of the HOA. Why? Because having to adhere to some...
Who can provide care for your horse while you are away?
In Georgia, the law provides specific guidelines as to how a horse is to be cared for. The exact person providing care for your animal in your absence is not restricted, however, it is required that they are able to meet the rules set out by state law. Per the Georgia...
Important things to consider before agreeing to be a trustee
Becoming someone’s trustee involves significant responsibility on your part. If a friend or family member asks you if you would be willing to let him or her designate you, it may feel flattering to be the one chosen. However, before you agree to fulfill these duties,...
PTSD, personality changes and divorce
The divorce process may be initiated for many reasons, whether a married couple has lost interest in each other or financial pressure has placed too much strain on a relationship. Some marriages fall apart because of the ways in which a spouse has changed. For...
Before you buy real estate, check for easements
If you have recently discovered that the Georgia real estate you plan to purchase has an easement on the property, you may be wondering what this means, and how it may affect your ownership after you buy. Our legal team at often provide...
Power of attorney options for your Georgia estate plan
It may be unpleasant to imagine being incapacitated and relying on a friend or family member in Georgia to make important decisions and take care of your responsibilities while you are unable to. By planning ahead, though, you have the advantage of being able to...
Creating a parenting plan during divorce proceedings
Deciding when and how parents split parenting time when divorcing in Georgia can cause significant stress among the parties. The pressure to create a plan that accounts for every situation can seem overwhelming. At , we understand the...
