Spousal Support The short answer to that question is that it is up to the Superior Court. Under certain circumstances, it can be decided that alimony or spousal support is necessary because they take into consideration the contribution of each spouse. Who cared for the kids? Who supported the other’s…
Your Answers to Common Questions about Custody Law & Visitation in GA At the Law Offices of Sean R Whitworth, we often get questions concerning child custody and visitation. Seek legal counsel in your state. The answers listed here are specific to Georgia Family & Divorce Law. Our offices are located…
Beware the Judge Beware the Judge. When you decide to litigate your matter consider that you are placing the decisions as to who will raise your children, when you will visit them, who will make basic day to day decisions and how will years of accumulated assets be divided all…
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…
Sharing the latest updates about Georgia Family Law and how to enforce Child Support Enforce Child Support for your children’s sake. Is your former spouse failing to pay you the awarded child support – letting you struggle to make ends meet?When faced with this problem, many custodial parents feel powerless. Fortunately,…
13 ACTIONS you should avoid when you are newly separated! Going through a Divorce? There are rules newly separated couples need to follow while going through the divorce proceedings. Newly separated folks often do and say things that they will regret in the future. Emotional outbursts and acts in the name of…
DISCOVERY AND THE OBLIGATION OF PARTIES TO SUPPLY REQUESTED DOCUMENTS Is your Lawyer billing you hourly? Choose your lawyer carefully and read this article to find out more. One of the most frustrating matters in litigation, and especially family litigation, is the use and misuse of what is commonly called discovery.…
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…