What Are Billable Hours? Most attorneys in Georgia use the traditional method of billable hours instead of flat fees. Usually, this is because they want the freedom to charge as the domestic matter progresses and assure that they receive what they think their work is valued. This method is ethical,…
Daily I receive calls from clients in Georgia, concerned about the most tedious part of any litigation process; this is the process known as discovery. Discovery is simply the period during litigation in which an attorney is allowed to seek information and answers relevant to the development and presentation of…
What Is Contested Divorce? In Georgia, a contested divorce is defined as a divorce in which parties cannot agree on all issues involved or one spouse flat out disagrees with the divorce. Often the issues are centered around splitting marital assets and child custody but each divorce is complex. At…
GEORGIA EQUITABLE CAREGIVER STATUTE IS NOW IN FULL EFFECT Custody Law Changes in Georgia that could affect your Case! On July 1, 2019, a sweeping overhaul to Article 1 Chapter 7 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated went into effect regarding the parent and child relationship…
Why You Should Pay Flat Fees for Divorce and Family Law Issues Legal services and the retaining of an attorney is the only purchase a person makes in which they agree to the service without finalizing the agreed-upon price. Charging Flat Fees for Divorce & Family Law matters should be…
Important FAQs about Georgia Divorce Law Where do I file for Divorce? Georgia Divorce Laws require that you file a complaint about divorce in the Superior Court in the county where your spouse resides. If your spouse no longer resides in Georgia, in the county of your own residence. If your…
How does Alimony (Spousal Support) in Georgia work? Alimony (also referred to as “spousal support”) is a court-ordered payment from one spouse to the other to help maintain the marital standard of living or keep the lower-earning spouse financially stable for a period of time during and after the divorce.…
Parenting and Divorce during and after the COVID-19 Pandemic In 6 weeks, we went from feeling on top of the world to feeling anxious and full of questions about a sudden unknown disease that is plaguing not just the USA but the world as a whole. This past month, the Public Education…
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE YOU FILE FOR DIVORCE IN GEORGIA! ⚖️ Divorces can take anywhere from 1 to several months or years to be granted after you file for divorce, depending on the complexity of the case. Filing a divorce is rarely easy. While you can go about the…
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