Tips To Make Your Divorce Easier On The Entire Family Ending a marriage can be one of the most difficult experiences of your life, whether the separation is amicable or not. There are financial hurdles, legal processes to navigate, and the emotional strain on the entire family. Typically, couples don’t decide to divorce overnight, meaning…
Criminal Defense Attorney Pat McDonough Recognized With The Gwinnett County Chamber’s Public Service Award Andersen, Tate & Carr is proud to recognize attorney Patrick McDonough’s achievement in being the recipient of the Gwinnett County Chamber of Commerce’s Public Service Award. The Public Service Award is given to members of the community who have dedicated their…
Why You Should Consider Finalizing Your Divorce Before 2019 When the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 was signed, there were provisions that affect child support and, in particular, alimony payments for the 2018-2025 tax years. There are also several significant changes coming from the state of Georgia that will have a major impact…
Trinity Hundredmark Named Moxie Awards Finalist The Gwinnett Chamber inaugural Moxie Awards will recognize women who are making it happen. Recognized as an area leader, Trinity Hundredmark, attorney at Andersen, Tate and Carr]has been named a finalist in the Gwinnett Chamber Moxie Award. “It is an absolute honor to have been nominated for the Gwinnett…
Can I Drive a Golf Cart Through Braselton? Can I Drive a Golf Cart Through Braselton? Golf carts might not be able to drive 65 miles an hour, but that doesn’t mean you won’t see blue lights if you drive one off the course in Georgia. Under Georgia law, a golf cart is considered a…
Georgia Legislature Passes Hands-Free Georgia Act How many times have we been on the highway or at a stoplight and looked over at another vehicle, only to see the driver texting? Do these drivers know how truly dangerous that practice is? For years, no one drove distracted because it was obviously so dangerous. These days,…
Georgia’s New Distracted Driving Law: What You Need To Know Recently, the Georgia Senate voted on House Bill 673, which is aimed at cracking down on distracted driving. The new law requires drivers to use hands-free devices with any electronic while driving. Under the new law, distracted driving fines will increase to $900 dollars, and…
Establishing Your Paternal Rights In Georgia The process of establishing paternity rights in Georgia can be extremely difficult to navigate. Maternal rights are inherent at birth, but establishing a father’s rights can be far more complicated, especially in cases involving unmarried couples or divorce. When a father signs a birth certificate, he is not establishing…
Understanding Protective Orders Available in Georgia In the United States, about 25% of women have experienced severe physical violence by a partner at some point in their lives, and 14% have been stalked by a partner. About 14% of men have experienced physical violence from a partner, and nearly 5% have been stalked. In Georgia…
Ad Valorem Property Tax Appeals: DON’T PAY MORE THAN YOUR FAIR SHARE! Are you a homeowner, landlord or business owner that owns or leases real or personal property? Don’t agree with the County Tax Assessor’s assessed value of your home or business property? It may be time to file an appeal. Ad Valorem is Latin…