Articles on the legal aspects of divorce in Georgia.
Divorce is difficult any time of year, but when children are involved, summer brings a unique set of challenges for parents navigating this transition. In Marietta and throughout Georgia, summer schedules, vacations, and custody arrangements can create extra stress and conflict. Attorney Sean Whitworth understands these challenges and works with clients to help them plan ahead and protect their children’s well-being.
3 FACTS ABOUT GA DIVORCE LAW 3 facts about GA divorce law you should know if you’re thinking about getting a divorce. 2.) Georgia is an equitable distribution state, which means that marital property is divided fairly but not necessarily equally. 3.) Georgia is a gender-neutral state when…
Georgia Law defines contested divorce when the 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 the Law Offices of Sean R. Whitworth, we understand…
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE YOU FILE DIVORCE PAPERS 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…
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 related to Georgia Law. We have gathered these common questions regarding Child Custody and Visitation and their answers below. What is Reasonable Visitation?…
Division of Assets in Georgia Divorce Law in Georgia comes with its own set of rules. How does splitting assets work in the state of GA? Attorneys often hear questions like, “My spouse never put any money in my retirement account why do I have to consider giving…
How to get through Holidays after Divorce? Whether it’s your first, second, or third Thanksgiving after Divorce, making arrangements and navigating plans requires a little extra effort, especially when children are involved. Be ready to create new traditions and prepare for challenges. Holidays can be tricky after Divorce. Please read…
13 Grounds for Divorce in Georgia The marriage is irretrievably broken Intermarriage by people within the prohibited degrees of kinship Mental incapacity at the time of the marriage Impotence at the time of the marriage Force, menace, duress, or fraud in obtaining the marriage Pregnancy of the wife by a…
Reasons for Divorces and Relationship Troubles during the Pandemic Early on in the pandemic legal experts predicted divorces would skyrocket globally because, with shelter-in-place orders, couples would no longer be able to avoid their relationship issues. What are the top contributing factors for relationship troubles and divorces in 2021? Financial…
Are We Practicing Law Or Selling Used Cars? Practicing Law is a privilege that requires setting proper expectations with each and every client. As the Practicing Law Profession becomes more saturated with new lawyers and our homes become more fractured with emotional upheaval, I have begun to notice a trend…