Savannah Law Blog
Military divorce numbers for active duty members are static
There are many Georgia residents who are also active duty members of the United States Armed Forces. While it is a rewarding endeavor to serve the country, there is no doubt that the necessary sacrifices can place certain strains on a marital relationship. Often, this...
Military divorce: How is it different from an ordinary one?
Ordinary marriages are difficult enough but a military marriage often has more than its fair share of stresses, with the distance and nature of the job. The nature of the marriage also makes a military divorce more complicated than an ordinary one, as special rules...
Getting your license back after a DUI in Georgia
So, you got a DUI and now you have lost your driver’s license. Things may look pretty bleak as you try to navigate getting to work, the grocery store and other errands and appointments without a car. However, in some situations it is possible to get your driver’s...
What are a father’s rights out of wedlock?
As any father will tell you, becoming a father is life changing. And, when both parents are married, custody is not even a concern because married couples share equally in both visitation and custody rights. Unfortunately, new fathers that are not married to their...
A separation can be the first step towards divorce
Sometimes a married couple in the Savannah area decide they need a break from one another, but do not immediately want to divorce. They may want to try a trial separation, with one partner moving into their own apartment. Why might separation ultimately lead to...
What are the options if you suffer a brain injury in an accident?
Since most people are used to seeing so-called “fender benders” on the side of the road from time to time, it can be easy to forget that each year in Georgia hundreds of more severe car accidents occur as well. These accidents can leave those involved suffering from...
First offense DUI and license reinstatement
If you are facing first offense alcohol-related DUI charges in Georgia, you might worry about the penalties you face and how they can affect your future. The possible consequences of your first DUI conviction in the state include jail time, fines, community service,...
What factors will courts consider in child custody cases?
Divorce can be emotionally challenging, especially when children are involved. Both a child’s parents may care deeply for their child, even if their love for each other has ended. Child custody disputes, however, can be very damaging for all involved. For this reason,...
Are ignition interlock devices required for DUI convictions?
Like every state in the nation, Georgia has strict laws against drunk driving. There are many potential consequences of driving while under the influence, including losing your license, hefty fines, and jail time. An additional consequence of driving under the...
What is the purpose of a field sobriety test?
One common way that Georgia residents have encounters with law enforcement officers is through traffic stops. Some traffic stops are based on allegations by officers that drivers are breaking traffic laws while operating their motor vehicles. Other traffic stops...
