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Georgia Custody Law 2021

Can I Gain Legal Rights Of A Child I Raise But Am Not of Biological Relation? Non-relatives raising children is a common practice in the United States. Neglect in families is a serious issue, and nowadays, it isn’t unusual for a child to be cared for by a family friend, teacher, or even parents of […]

Thanksgiving After Divorce

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 some of our advice on […]

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The Georgia Divorce

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 man other than the husband […]

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Reasons for Divorce Pandemic 2021

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 distress from the aftermath of […]

Practicing Law is a Privilege

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 in the legal profession – […]

Parenting and Divorce During A Crisis

Parenting and Divorce during a Pandemic In the past year we went from feeling on top of the world to feeling anxious and full of questions about a sudden and still unpredictable disease that is plaguing not just the USA but the world as a whole. vaccines may be the answer, but there is still […]

How Do I File For Divorce in Georgia?

First, you decide if you really want to be divorced and that you understand all of the consequences of a divorce. Divorce means that you are severing the legal relationship you have with your spouse and all interaction as a result of this will be determined by a final decree which clearly orders what will […]

Our Family Law Practice

We Will Gladly Represent You In Any Of These Family Law Issues: Divorce Law The state of Georgia also has certain requirements for getting divorced within their boundaries. LEARN MORE Alimony Law Alimony in Georgia is not regulated by any specific rule or regulation. LEARN MORE Prenuptial Agreements A prenuptial agreement means that you’re entering […]

Am i entitled to Alimony? How Spousal Support is Awarded in Georgia by Attorney Sean Whitworth

Your Answers to Alimony (Spousal Support) in the State of Georgia

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. The concept of spousal support […]

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The Discovery Process in Domestic Litigation

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 their case. The time limit […]

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