Articles on the legal aspects of divorce in Georgia.
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…
THEY TOLD ME I DID NOT HAVE TO PAY CHILD SUPPORT: Just because you do not agree with the court’s order is never a reason to disregard the order. Many people come to my office and are surprised when their ex-spouse files contempt against them because they did not do…
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN FAULT AND NO FAULT DIVORCE Georgia, like most states, is a no fault divorce state; which essentially means the reason for the divorce is not for the court to consider, we call this irretrievably broken or irreconcilable differences. When a complaint is filed as a…
My Ex is leaving the state with the children Can she/he use the uniform child custody jurisdiction act? We can’t begin to tell you how many times we hear this sentence: “My Ex is leaving the state with the children.” Most parenting plans and settlement agreements include language that requires…
What are the costs associated with divorce? Contact Us Today 770-288-5963 Click Here To Request An Appointment What many people never consider before they enter into divorce or post divorce litigation are the costs, both financial and emotional. This is because they fail to understand neither what they wish to achieve…
“ALL TOO OFTEN I HEAR THEY CHEATED ON ME.” GEORGIA LAW & ADULTERY Most people come to my office with dozens of texts, emails and recorded conversations anxious to show that their spouse is committing adultery. They have seen the shows in which a nervous spouse is forced to admit…
When considering whether you need a lawyer for a divorce in which both parties seek to amicably separate the answer is it depends on the cost. Many people think they have an uncontested divorce and are in agreement on all of the issues involved in a divorce but as the…
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.…