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…
Important FAQs about Georgia Divorce Laws 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…
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…
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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…
Child Custody and Visitation in Georgia If you are preparing for a Divorce or Separation and you have children with your soon to be ex-spouse, you may have questions about Child Custody and Visitation as it relates to Georgia Law. We have gathered these common questions regarding Child Custody and Visitation…
Georgia Child Custody Factors Considered by a Judge: The bonding and emotional ties that exist between each parent and the child The length of time the child has lived in the current home and whether that environment is stable and satisfactory The mental and physical health of each parent Evidence…
Child Support Information & Answers to Common Questions Sean Whitworth, Attorney at Law, knows the importance of providing current Child Support Information to potential clients. In the past, the state of Georgia has calculated support based solely on the income of the non-custodial parent. Support was set within a certain percentage range, depending…