If you owe back child support, you need to understand the different penalties that could arise. Aside from overwhelming stress, the loss of your tax refund and even the possibility of arrest, failing to pay child support could lead to the suspension of your driver's...
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Navigating a custody dispute as a father
Finding yourself in the middle of a dispute over child custody can generate intense emotions. Whether you worry about how the outcome of the dispute will affect your relationship with your children or you have concerns about your child's other parent, it is pivotal to...
Preventing discriminatory hiring practices on construction jobs
Discriminatory hiring practices can create hostility and diminish a contractor's productivity and marketability. It could also result in serious legal repercussions for perpetrators of such treatment. When construction companies understand the importance of diversity,...
An overview of implied consent
Drunk driving cases carry serious penalties, and you should not overlook any details of your case if you find yourself in court for this reason. Additionally, you should go over your rights as well as your obligations behind the wheel, even if you do not currently...
Do charges on your record impede FAFSA eligibility?
Having a criminal record could change the trajectory of your future right now, but it does not have to prevent you from reaching your goals. Furthering your education, for example, is still doable. You could even consider applying for federal aid. Understanding the...
How can you remove a claim of lien?
When you renovate a home, you are responsible to the contractors and subcontractors you hire to care for the job. If the workers do not receive payment, they can file a claim of lien against your home. You can receive a lien claim from someone you did not hear of. For...
What does it mean to expunge your record?
When you have a criminal record, you may face a variety of barriers when it comes to housing and employment. Employers, property management companies and landlords perform background checks and may choose different candidates based on what they see in the report....
Your options when the contractor you hired is not reliable
You had a vision of how you wanted your home renovations to go but working with your contractor has proven fruitless. Now your finances, comfort and sanity are at risk. Knowing how to react in a situation where you can no longer rely on or trust the person you hired...
Preparing your children to welcome another sibling via adoption
Adopting a child into your family can create a unique opportunity to teach your children about unconditional love. Preparing them to welcome another sibling via this route might improve acceptance. Prior to making any concrete decisions about adoption, consider how...
Housing after incarceration may prevent recidivism
Individuals released from incarceration in Georgia face several challenges when they prepare to transition back into society. One of these hurdles might include finding housing. Not having reliable shelter can cause stress and emotional difficulties. This could...