Understanding Uncontested Divorce

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 of a few hundred dollars, […]

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Proper Service Divorce Law in Marietta

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 tell the court that I […]

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Georgia Child Support Law

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 something that was in the […]

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What can I do if my Ex is leaving the state with the children?

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 a custodial parent to notify […]

The Cost of Litigation and the Process of Divorce

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 nor how expensive it can […]

Georgia Law & Adultery….Cheat and lose your right to Alimony!

“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 their infidelity on the stand […]

Child Custody Law In Georgia - Who gets the children?

LEGITIMATION Atlanta

Child Legitimation Atlanta is Required in Georgia Most people don’t realize that Georgia requires the father of a child born out of wedlock to formally legitimate this child. This process actually involves a formal law suit in which the parties seek relief from the Superior Court in the county of the mother. Because of this […]

Push the delete button!

Social media is a wonderful format to stay in touch with friends and loved ones, to stay relevant as a business; however, it is the worst place to post your private moments and those moments that may not be so funny years from now. As a domestic attorney I cannot tell you how often I […]

CAN THE CHILDREN CHOOSE WHERE THEY WANT TO LIVE IN GEORGIA?

The short answer is yes if they are 14 years old; however, the issue is a bit more complex than this. In Georgia a child at 14 once was able to make a final determination regarding a custody decision. Today a child at 14 can still make this determination, but the court will still look […]

FAMILY VIOLENCE AND STALKING PROTECTIVE ORDERS

If you are the victim of harassment or abuse by an individual the State of Georgia provides for protective orders. There are two types of protective orders, a family violence protective order and a stalking protective order. Many times during the stress and emotions of a divorce one or both parties will turn to the […]

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