HOW ALIMONY IS CALCULATED IN GEORGIA At first appearance, the divorce process, particularly when it comes to alimony, can be very perplexing. While the spouses are living apart, alimony is a court-ordered payment made by one spouse to the other…
GROUNDS FOR DIVORCE IN GEORGIA Although the divorce laws in each state varied significantly, all jurisdictions require spouses to furnish the court with a legally acceptable cause, or grounds, for ending their marriage. Identifying the grounds for divorce entails informing…
Adultery as a Grounds for Divorce in Georgia Many relationships are ruined by infidelity. Georgia is a no-fault divorce state, which means you don’t have to necessarily accuse your spouse of any malfeasance in order to be divorced. So now the…
Process of Discovery in a Divorce in Georgia For all parties involved, starting a divorce proceeding may be a daunting task. A party to a lawsuit can use the discovery process to get information from the other party or other parties.…
Understanding the difference between Domestic Violence and Domestic Abuse When a person thinks about the difference between domestic violence and domestic abuse, it’s not always apparent whether they refer to the same thing or to different sorts of behavior. This…
How to Tackle Child Support Increase in Court When you separate in Georgia, the court will decide if either parent owes child support payments to the other and, if that’s so, how much. Once the court has issued a child support payment order,…
