Navigating a divorce in Georgia involves understanding residency requirements, filing procedures, and the differences between no-fault, at-fault, contested, and uncontested divorces. A no-fault divorce requires no legal blame, while at-fault divorces must prove misconduct such as adultery or abuse. Filing typically occurs in the spouse’s county of residence, and timelines vary based on complexity, agreement…
A divorce decree is the final court order that officially ends a marriage and outlines each party’s rights and responsibilities, including property division, spousal support, child custody, and other legal obligations. It differs from a divorce verification, which confirms the divorce without personal details. In some instances, a divorce decree can be modified due to…
Going through a divorce – particularly a contested divorce – can require many hours on the part of your legal team. That, of course, translates to higher legal fees. While many divorces today are no-fault cases in which both parties are responsible for their own legal bills, there are a few cases in which the…
If you’re going through a divorce, remember that a good divorce attorney has experience, manages expectations, and is communicative, affordable, and comfortable.
One of the many ways the state of Georgia provides for the safety of its citizens is by authorizing the courts in the state to issue and enforce protective orders guarding individuals who are suffering abuse, harassment, or stalking at the hands of another. Georgia’s courts issue several different types of protective orders, all of…
Petitioning for a temporary protective order (TPO) is more manageable and usually more successful when you have a skilled, dedicated attorney at your side.
If your petition for a restraining order has been denied, the first thing to remember is not to panic. Consult with your attorney about your next steps.
Alimony, or spousal support, is a typical arrangement following divorce in the state of Georgia. Under a few different sets of circumstances, one spouse may be required to make regular monthly payments to the other. These payments may occur for a pre-determined period or may continue indefinitely, depending on the incomes and earning potentials of…
Child or spousal support matters, while already complicated, become even more complex when the two parents live in different states. In years past, even determining which court had jurisdiction to hear a support dispute was a challenge, and ensuring that court orders were obeyed was far from consistent. In 1992, an organization known as the…
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