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Finding your landlord at your door or inside your home without warning can feel unsettling. You may wonder if they can enter your house or apartment whenever they please. Understanding your rights as a tenant in Georgia can help you navigate these situations with...
Who gets what in a divorce? This is one of the most commonly asked questions in a divorce case, as well as the most contentious. Will you lose your home, retirement savings, or family heirlooms to your ex-spouse? Not necessarily. During the divorce process, Georgia...
Physical therapy often affects your workers’ compensation claim in Georgia. Each session creates a record that others review to decide your benefits and work status. After an injury, you may feel pressure to recover while also protecting your claim. That tension is...
Wills and trusts have a lot in common. Both play an important role in estate planning, helping you manage, protect and distribute your assets. Wills and trusts also allow you to appoint people you trust to carry out your wishes. While these tools are very similar,...
Bringing up the future and the idea of the unknown with your aging parents can feel like a conversation you would rather avoid. You may worry about causing fear or discomfort, while your parents may hear concern as doubt about their independence. Those reactions are...
Every job comes with certain risks. Employees can get hurt at work, leading to medical expenses and an inability to continue working. Workers’ compensation protects direct-hire employees from job-related medical conditions. Private employers in Georgia generally carry...
The marital home is often that asset that has the biggest financial value, as well as the largest emotional tie. Determining what to do with this major asset can be challenging, so it’s critical that you know what options you have. In Georgia, property division is...
Estate administration can take months to complete and may require a substantial investment of time and effort from the personal representative (also known as the executor). There are also many expenses that the estate itself must cover. Personal representatives...
Starting a family is one of life’s most profound transitions. The early months are filled with new routines, constant adjustments and a growing sense of responsibility. Between caring for your child and managing everyday life, it can be difficult to think beyond the...
Imagine you have an old back injury from years ago. You manage it well, but one day, while lifting a transmission at work in Cartersville, the pain comes back stronger than ever. You may wonder if workers’ compensation will still cover. The short answer is yes,...