I Cheated on My Spouse in Atlanta: How Can That Impact My Divorce? Recently, a client came to me with the question How can cheating on my spouse in Atlanta impact my divorce? I decided to write a blog with the answers to this very common question. If you’ve…
Understanding Divorce Costs: The Clarity of Flat Fees with Sean R. Whitworth, Attorney at Law Divorce is a complex journey, emotionally and financially. At the Law Office of Sean R. Whitworth in Marietta, GA, we recognize the added strain that uncertain legal fees can cause, which is why we champion…
What is the difference between a Temporary and an Emergency Hearing? In Georgia, parties motion for two types of hearings before resolving the case or going to a final trial. What is a Temporary Hearing? Most family law cases (child custody, divorce, alimony, etc.) have a Temporary Hearing in front…
Does Adultery Affect Alimony in Georgia? In short, Adultery absolutely can impact the outcome of your divorce! Cheating during a marriage often ends in divorce. It’s one of the leading causes of separation in Georgia. If this is the case for you, you probably have many questions on how cheating…
Determine the reason for your Divorce prior to filing a partition Divorce in Atlanta area and surrounding counties Georgia Law allows for a total of 13 different legal reasons, called grounds, for a total divorce. Twelve are fault-based. You will have to allege, and later prove, that your spouse did…
The complexity of divorce is stressful and often life-altering. Sometimes it generates overwhelming feelings and causes us to act out of character. Please read some of our tips on what to avoid when you’re going through a separation. Avoid major physical changes during divorce Changing up your hair, losing weight,…
As the economy struggles I regularly enter into cases in which the opposing party chooses to enter the courtroom without an attorney and inevitably the hearing is a debacle of errors and frustrations for all of the parties. Needless, to say the individual without an attorney does not know the…
Divorces can be final in as few as 30 days, although very complex divorces and those that go to trial may not be final for months or even years. Once a divorce is filed and one party wants to go through with it, you can’t stop it from happening. Unless…