Law Office of T. Rabb Wilkerson, III, PC

10/08/2026

Legal custody and physical custody aren't the same thing. One is about who makes the big decisions for your child, like school and doctors, and the other is about where your child lives and when. Parents can work out a plan together, and if they can't, a judge decides based on what's best for the child. Here's what Georgia law says.

For parents, some of the hardest questions that come with divorce have nothing to do with property or money. Where will the children live? How much time will they spend with each parent? Who will make important decisions about their education, health care and upbringing? Georgia custody arrangements...

09/23/2026

What do you do when you want a divorce but your spouse holds all the money and won't let you near the accounts? In Georgia you don't have to wait until the case is over. A judge can order temporary support early on, including help with the bills and with paying a lawyer. Here's what Georgia law says.

Many high-asset divorces involve one spouse who manages substantial wealth or business interests while controlling access to marital accounts. When this imbalance creates immediate financial strain, Georgia courts allow early requests for temporary support to stabilize the situation. This can allow....

09/22/2026

Plenty of people are asking AI chatbots how to fight a criminal charge. The trouble is the answer may be built on another state's law, or on a case that doesn't exist at all. Here's what to keep in mind before you trust it.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is widely accessible and many people are using it in their daily lives. People can use AI to answer questions, generate pictures and write text. Someone could possibly use AI to create a legal defense against criminal charges. But would it be safe to use AI to build a cr...

09/10/2026

Still under the same roof but the marriage is over? Georgia law can still allow alimony if you're living in a true state of separation. Here's what courts look for.

It isn’t always easy for divorcing couples to physically separate. Housing costs are high, and financial issues may make maintaining two households impossible for many. Others may want to continue living together, at least for a while, for their children. How does living under the same roof affect...

09/10/2026

Giving an officer the wrong name or birthdate might seem minor, but in Georgia it can be a misdemeanor with jail time, fines, and a record. What separates an honest mistake from a crime? We explain.

The moment that the police get involved in a situation, people can panic – and that can lead to bad decisions. If you find yourself in an unexpected situation and the police are present, you may be reluctant to give your real name or address (particularly if you have an outstanding warrant or othe...

09/10/2026

An officer needs a real reason to pull you over. If the stop that led to a DUI arrest wasn't lawful, the evidence gathered afterward may be challenged in court. Here's how that works in Georgia.

A traffic stop can happen quickly and leave a driver facing serious questions about what comes next. Even when a DUI arrest follows, the circumstances that originally led to the traffic stop may still matter. The reasons an officer first pulled the driver over can affect everything that happens next...

03/11/2026

When summer break arrives, children’s schedules change. During the school year, even if both coparents work, the children are typically in class while the parents are at their place of employment. This can make it easy to set up a custody schedule that works for everyone. Over the summer, things m...

01/18/2026

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