Divorce is difficult for your whole family. As parents, it is important for you and your spouse to make decisions that are good for your children throughout the divorce process in Georgia. This is especially true when it comes to creating a parenting plan. While it...
Finding evidence for medical malpractice
If you experienced injury or lost a loved one in the Georgia health care system, you may feel certain the staff or facility is to blame. You may be right. Even so, proving your suspicions requires evidence. This helps you to make a strong enough case to hold the right...
Georgia premises liability laws and your safety
Every time you leave your own Georgia property, you put your safety in the hands of other people and trust them to care for their property in a way that does not put you at risk of harm. At Cook & Tolley, LLP, we often assist clients with holding property owners...
Would a special needs trust help your child?
If you have a child with special needs, you may want to make sure he or she is provided for after you are gone. However, it can be a little complicated to estate plan with this goal in mind. Traditional estate planning tools, like wills and living trusts, can be...
Remove distractions behind the wheel
When Georgia drivers get a text message, they may think it is okay for them to check their cellphone. However, distracted driving can be dangerous, and it is important for people to make sure they eliminate all distractions as they drive. Distracted driving includes...
When are DUIs considered felonies?
While still a very serious crime in Georgia, DUIs are often classed as misdemeanor offenses. However, under certain circumstances, a DUI may be considered a felony, which carries a range of life-altering penalties. Bodily harm If you are in an accident while driving...
I was bitten by a dog, what should I do?
It’s up to individual dog owners in Georgia to control their animals to prevent them from harming the public. When this fails to occur, people run the risk of experiencing a dog bite, which can cause significant consequences and health effects to the victim. Along...
The court can no longer use breathalyzer refusals against you
Suppose you are driving when you see red-and-blue police lights behind you. An officer pulls you over and asks to administer a breathalyzer test. If you refuse, can this be used against you in court? Although you have the right to refuse a breathalyzer, the State can...
Should I write my own will?
If you’re currently estate planning in Georgia, you might be thinking about writing your own will. While this option is attractive for the cost-savings it’s associated with, it could also cause serious legal issues if mistakes are made. In this case, consider the...
What should you do with your assets if you do not have heirs?
While you are eager to begin planning your estate in Georgia, you are beginning to question if your outcome will be as effective as other people you know who have heirs. Your dilemma is that you do not have anyone to name as an heir. While the way you choose to...