A parenting plan allows co-parents to manage custody and visitation matters. They can submit a plan, which the court must approve. If they cannot agree, then a judge will decide on it. If you are in the process of drafting a parenting plan, which topics do you want to include and what mistakes do you want to avoid? The need to be specific A parenting plan must indicate who has legal custody. It also must state who the primary physical custodian is and who the noncustodial parent is. Moreover, it should specify that whichever parent is with the children will be the one to decide on their day-to ..read more

Many children in Georgia ride the bus to and from school each day. Parents assume that bus drivers are driving responsibly and not engaging in dangerous activities while driving a bus filled with children. Bus drivers are tasked with safely navigating these large vehicles to prevent injuries to the children inside and others on the road. When a school bus driver is accused of driving unsafely, especially when those accusations involve drug or alcohol use, the driver could face serious repercussions. Facing DUI charges A 52-year-old Effingham County school bus driver is facing DUI charges. Acco ..read more

Breakups are never easy, especially if the couple has kids together. Whether the separation happened while they were young or in their teens, it may still significantly impact their lives. Dealing with the first year of the divorce Research shows that children struggle with their parents separating or divorcing in the first year. During the early months after the split, children may face academic problems, participate in risky behavior (especially teenagers) and avoid social interactions and relationships. While some kids bounce back quickly after the fact, others find it challenging to adjust ..read more

Injuries due to road traffic accidents can drastically change the lives of victims. They can incur a disability, lose their jobs, and deal with physical, emotional, mental and financial suffering. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), human error causes various risks to road traffic safety. The WHO went on to say that the people who may be at fault are not always those who are behind the wheel. Negligent drivers Drivers primarily cause road traffic threats when they commit traffic violations. They exhibit negligence when they go over the speed limit and ignore using safety devices ..read more

Whether uncontested or contested, a divorce can be complicated and stressful. In an uncontested divorce, spouses are able to agree to the terms of divorce. However, even if Georgia is a no-fault divorce state, it takes a lot of effort and time for spouses to collaborate and agree on the division of their assets, alimony and child custody. Meanwhile, a contested divorce involves spouses who fail to see eye to eye. This prolongs the divorce process because it causes them to settle matters in court. If you are going through a divorce, how can you look after yourself and improve self-care? Uplifti ..read more

No Georgia parent wants to think about the possibility of losing a child. Most parents do everything possible to protect their children from danger. Sadly, not all accidents can be prevented, even when a parent takes steps to keep their child safe. A recent accident at the Mall of Georgia left a four-year-old girl dead and her grieving family is now seeking justice for the child.   An unexpected loss    The victim was walking through the mall parking lot with her father and older sister at the time of the accident. The child was struck by a truck driven by an 18-year-o ..read more

While most drivers might be aware of how dangerous it can be to travel at excessive speeds, such negligence continues to play a role in many collisions. The presence of speeding may not only lead to a greater risk of car accidents but such factors can also increase the severity of a crash. One person has been arrested and charged with homicide by vehicle in a recent crash that claimed the life of a 64-year-old man in Georgia.  Speed-related crash  Law enforcement agents say they responded to reports of the crash on a recent Thursday. According to reports, the incident began when the ..read more

With spring underway, there may be many individuals in Georgia who are excited to get out and take advantage of the increase in temperature this season can bring. If you are an avid motorcycle rider, you might see this as a perfect time to gear up to head out on the open road and feel the rush of the breeze in your face.  While riding a motorcycle might be one of your favorite ways to travel, it is no secret that there are also certain risks involved with similar modes of transportation. Brushing up on some vital motorcycle safety strategies might help you prepare to mitigate motorcycle a ..read more

As spring weather heats up, Georgia’s roadways may see an increase in bicyclists. Bicycling is a popular way to get around, whether for leisure or as one’s main mode of transportation. Biking is enjoyable to many, but riders need to be safe when traveling in areas where motor vehicles are present. A bicyclist can do everything right to keep themselves safe, but still be involved in an accident with a car if the driver is negligent.  Bicycle safety  Bikes are subject to the same rules and responsibilities as motor vehicles and by adhering to the laws, accidents may be prevented. When ..read more

Many teenagers might not be aware of how the decisions they make might affect their futures and they may also be at their most impressionable states during this stage of life. Various types of issues might motivate youths to drink alcohol or take drugs and such issues could affect their health and leave them facing various types of legal concerns. While parents in Georgia might wish to take every possible measure to protect against such issues, they might not know how to identify possible warning signs of substance abuse in teens.  Warning signs  Teens who struggle with substance abu ..read more