Read more about divorce in Georgia.
First, you decide if you really want to be divorced and that you understand all of the consequences of a divorce. Divorce means that you are severing the legal relationship you have with your spouse and all interaction as a result of this will be determined by a final decree…
In Georgia, Debts during Divorce as well as Assets are to be divided equally Like assets in a marriage in Georgia, debts are also to be divided into equity. This means that the court will do what is considered fair when it comes to the division of debt and…
Valentine’s Day and Divorce: Could Be Blessing In Disguise – This goes for newly separated couples too Valentine’s Day and Divorce. Long ago during the Middle Ages, this day was a time when courting was in full bloom and was largely associated with love and romance. While Valentine’s Day (Saint…
I Thought I Had An Uncontested Divorce The smartest manner in which people can handle their divorce actions is by doing what is considered an uncontested divorce. You may have heard or seen a great deal of advertisement in which attorneys offer their services for uncontested divorces at reduced rates…
Divorce Requires Proper Service Often, I am in a courtroom and people without lawyers stand up, ready to get divorced. The judge reviews the file only to ask the party if there has been proper service. The individual looks around the crowded courtroom and asks what that means. Then, they…
Where Should I File My Divorce? In Georgia you must deal with venue, jurisdiction over subject matter and jurisdiction over the parties. This is a very important element of divorce in Georgia and if you fail to establish proper jurisdiction in the State of Georgia your action will be dismissed.…
Social media is a wonderful format to stay in touch with friends and loved ones, to stay relevant as a business; however, it is the worst place to post your private moments and those moments that may not be so funny years from now. As a domestic attorney I cannot…
On Christmas Eve I received a tearful phone call from a father tormented by the loss of his child that evening. This man is on the birth certificate, he has raised his son alone for the last four years and this Christmas Eve the mother has decided that she wants…