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.…
What Are Billable Hours? Most attorneys in Georgia use the traditional method of billable hours instead of flat fees. Usually, this is because they want the freedom to charge as the domestic matter progresses and assure that they receive what they think their work is valued. This method is ethical,…
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…
GEORGIA EQUITABLE CAREGIVER STATUTE IS NOW IN FULL EFFECT Custody Law Changes in Georgia that could affect your Case! On July 1, 2019, a sweeping overhaul to Article 1 Chapter 7 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated went into effect regarding the parent and child relationship…
Why You Should Pay Flat Fees for Divorce and Family Law Issues Legal services and the retaining of an attorney is the only purchase a person makes in which they agree to the service without finalizing the agreed-upon price. Charging Flat Fees for Divorce & Family Law matters should be…
Georgia Child Custody Factors Considered by a Judge: The bonding and emotional ties that exist between each parent and the child The length of time the child has lived in the current home and whether that environment is stable and satisfactory The mental and physical health of each parent Evidence…
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Divorce Affects Your Health If You Allow It! Divorce is never without stress and this has its downsides, especially when it comes to your health. Divorce can be one of the most stressful times in a person’s life. Divorce affects your health in so many ways if you allow it. Divorce…
THE DIVORCE PROCESS AND WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Everything seemed so simple at the start of your relationship; You never expected the divorce process to be such a difficult situation. Even in the best of circumstances, tempers can escalate, and every decision can seem to be more stressful than…
Holiday’s After a Divorce The first holiday in and around Atlanta after a divorce when children are involved can be the most emotional and difficult time in your life. Holidays are already highly emotional events for many people. During the course of the divorce, it sometimes feels like a nightmare.…