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So You’re Getting Divorced in Savannah, Georgia

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What to expect and how to proceed

Can I stop the divorce?

Unfortunately, it is very difficult for one spouse to stop a divorce. In some states, you have the right to ask the judge to order marital counseling. In other fault-based states, the spouse seeking the divorce must prove certain grounds for divorce, and the reluctant spouse has the opportunity to refute those grounds. However, the reality is that in most cases, the divorce will occur even when only one spouse wants it.

Can one lawyer represent both of us?

Though this is permitted in some states, it generally is a bad idea. Most good family law attorneys will not represent both spouses, as it is most always a conflict of interest and unethical conduct. An attorney who represents “both sides” prevents you from obtaining your own, independent legal advice. Even worse, the agreement becomes vulnerable to an attack to set it aside. There are many better ways of conserving money, such as hiring a trained mediator to help you and your spouse work through your issues.

Should I hire a private detective?

It depends on your goals. In a “fault” state, it might be helpful to have a private investigator (Pl) find out about your spouse’s behaviors that may impact the property settlement. Otherwise, a PI might help you trace money that you suspect your spouse of hiding. However, always keep in mind the potential risks of starting a fight and possibly harming your children in the process. In addition, most good divorce lawyers can help you track assets and obtain documentation if your finances are not too complicated.

How long will the divorce take?

Check your state law, as there are different “waiting” or “cooling off” periods in many states. It may be as little as 30 days or as long as a year. Plus, your case may be delayed if you live in a jurisdiction that has crowded court dockets. Finally, it is a rule of thumb that if you and your spouse cannot reach an agreement and your case becomes “contested,” it will take longer to complete.

Should I move out of the house?

The answer depends on your individual circumstances. There is no one right answer that fits every case. However, in making that decision keep in mind the following: the person who moves out does not forfeit all claims to any marital equity in the property or entitlement to a division of the furnishings. However, it might be wise to list or photograph the contents before you leave.

Once a party moves out, a lawyer may have difficulty getting an order for him/her to move back later. If there are disputes relating to children and one parent moves out without them before reaching an agreement regarding contact, there may be a
time lag before arrangements are in place for that parent to see the children.

If you believe your children should reside primarily with you, it is generally not a good idea to move out unless you have adequate and safe arrangements for your children to go with you.

Can I read my spouse’s mail/email or tape our telephone conversations?

Before you do anything like this, talk with your attorney. You may be violating federal and state law. Plus, many people are surprised to learn that information gleaned through these actions may not be admissible in a courtroom anyway. There are exceptions to these general rules but, again, it is wise to seek counsel first.

How do I prove that my spouse is hiding cash?

Both parties will be required to disclose financial information in the early stage of the divorce. This documentation may include bank records, check stubs, and retirement statements. In addition, your attorney has other “discovery” tools at his/her disposal, which, for example, allow you to demand further documentation or take depositions. Additionally, your attorney may discuss with you the possibilities of retaining other experts, such as private investigators or forensic accountants to help with the investigation.

Nurse’s DUI down to reckless driving

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She needed this DUI charge to go away because she is about to be a nurse. She was pulled over on I-16 leaving downtown for Failure to maintain lane by the Georgia Department of Public Safety (Trooper). The trooper saw that her eyes were bloodshot, and her speech slow and slurred. She told the trooper that she drank four hours earlier. She did field sobriety tests and then she was arrested for DUI less safe.

In the State Court of Chatham County her DUI was reduced to reckless driving. Her Failure to maintain lane charge was merged (aka dismissed).

Savannah DUI reduced for doctor

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Savannah DUI reduced for doctor

The doctor was charged with DUI less safe, Speeding, Failure to yield to emergency vehicle, Unsafe turning, and Impeding the flow of traffic by the Savannah Police. He was on I-16 and pulled over on Chatham Parkway at Grainger Honda.

In the State Court of Chatham County Georgia he plead the DUI down to reckless driving. The other four charges were dismissed.

Jason Cerbone voted Top 10 Best Georgia DUI Lawyers

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Jason Cerbone Has Been Nominated and Accepted as a Two Years AIDUIA’S 10 Best in Georgia For Client Satisfaction

The American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys has recognized the exceptional performance of Georgia’s DUI Attorney Jason Cerbone as Two Years 10 Best DUI Attorney for Client Satisfaction.

The American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys is a third-party attorney rating organization that publishes an annual list of the Top 10 DUI attorneys in each state. Attorneys who are selected to the “10 Best” list must pass AIDUIA’s rigorous selection process, which is based on client and/or peer nominations, thorough research, and AIDUIA’s independent evaluation. AIDUIA’s annual list was created to be used as a resource for clients during the attorney selection process.

One of the most significant aspects of the selection process involves attorneys’ relationships and reputation among his or her clients. As clients should be an attorney’s top priority, AIDUIA places the utmost emphasis on selecting lawyers who have achieved significant success in the field of DUI/DWI law without sacrificing the service and support they provide. Selection criteria therefore focus on attorneys who demonstrate the highest standards of Client Satisfaction.

We congratulate Jason Cerbone on this achievement and we are honored to have him as a Two Years AIDUIA Member.

You can contact Jason Cerbone at 912-236-0595.

Jason Cerbone voted Top 10 Best DUI Lawyers in Georgia for Two Years

PRESS RELEASE: Jason Cerbone Top 10 Best DUI Attorneys in Georgia

You always plead them non-guilty.

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Why don’t I just throw myself on the mercy of the court? You never do. You always plead them non-guilty.

At 8:30 p.m. John and his wife ate dinner at The Crab Shack on Tybee Island in Savannah, Georgia. They ordered one Tybee Tea, one Crabber cocktail, two pounds of snow crab legs, low country boil, and one side sausage. After that they headed back to the hotel for the night.

The Georgia Department of Public Safety’s Georgia State Patrol Officer clocked a black Mercedes heading westbound on I-16 going 73 m.p.h. in a 55 m.p.h. zone. The officer stopped John and walked up to his door. At the door the officer claims he smelled a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from John’s breath. The cop asked John how much he drank. John told him he had one drink three hours ago with dinner at the Crab Shack.

The DUI Nighthawk officer asked John to do some field sobriety tests to make sure John was safe to drive. John did them. They were the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus, Walk and Turn, and One Leg Stand. Then the police officer asked John to blow in his hand held breathalyzer device on the side of the road. John tried to but the officer wrote in his report that John would not provide a valid breath sample. He arrested John for DUI less safe – 40-6-391(a)(1). He read him the Georgia Implied Consent Notice for Suspects age 21 or over and asked him to take a blood test. John said, “No.”

DUI less safe down to reckless driving

In the State Court of Chatham County, Savannah, Georgia we waited for the jury to be brought in by the bailiff. In the end there would be no jury trial. John plead his DUI less safe – 40-6-391(a)(1) charge down to the lesser charge of Reckless driving. The other charge for Driving under the influence (DUI) was changed.

Judgment: DUI less safe to reckless driving:

You always plead them non-guilty. DUI less safe to reckless driving - by Jason Cerbone - Savannah, Georgia DUI lawyer

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