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Understanding the Family Law Appeals Process in Georgia

Navigating the complexities of family law can be challenging, especially when faced with an unfavorable court decision. In Georgia, the appeals process offers a pathway to rectify potential legal errors and ensure a fair outcome. This blog will guide you through the essentials of family law appeals, including common grounds for appeal, the types of appeals, and the critical timelines involved.

Navigating Divorce with Transparency and Expertise: The Advantage of Flat Fees

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 a flat fee arrangement for […]

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Contested Divorce in Georgia

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 the burden and financial issues […]

Your Georgia Divorce Law Answers

Where do I file for Divorce if I live in Georgia? Georgia Divorce Law requires that you file a complaint about divorce in Superior Court in the county where your spouse resides. If your spouse no longer resides in Georgia, then you have to file in the county of your own residence. In order to file […]

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What Happens When I File Divorce Papers?

How quickly can I get a divorce in Georgia? Georgia has a mandatory waiting period of 30 days after Divorce papers are filed before a court will issue a Final Order and Decree of Divorce. Even if the divorce is uncontested, the average process duration is 45 – 60 days depending on the court’s availability. What are […]

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What Happens When You File Divorce Papers?

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 proceedings on your own, you […]

The Discovery Process during Litigation- Attorney Sean R. Whitworth

Georgia Family Law “ Discovery”

THE GA FAMILY LAW DISCOVERY PROCESS Beware of useless litigation. After spending years litigating domestic matters and always charging a flat fee we noticed certain trends used when billing clients and one of the civil procedures used is known as discovery. Family Law Discovery is the process in GA in which civil litigants are allowed […]

Frequently Asked Questions about Child Custody and Visitation

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? Reasonable visitation is simply a […]

The Determination of Alimony in Georgia- Attorney Sean Whitworth

Alimony Misconceptions and GA Law

How does Alimony work in Ga? Divorce in Georgia comprises four factors: division of assets, child custody, child support, and Alimony. Of those four factors, I get the most question and misconceptions about Alimony. Hands down, it’s also the most misunderstood. Some of the common misconceptions surrounding Alimony include that men cannot be granted it, […]

Family Custody Laws - Two types of hearings in Marietta

Temporary VS Emergency Hearing

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 of the Court. As the […]

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