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. Adultery divorce in Georgia is a complex matter. Georgia is a no-fault divorce state, which means you don’t have to necessarily accuse your spouse of any…
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 different sorts of behavior. This topic…
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,…
How Relocations Affect Child Custody in Georgia The choice of a custodial parent to move away with his/her children has ramifications for everyone concerned. It can make visitation more difficult and impact the children’s connection with the non-custodial parent dramatically…
Child Custody Law for Unmarried Couples in Georgia Child custody may be a tough topic to discuss, especially when the parents are also not – or have never been – wedded. Unwed parents in Georgia are subject to almost the…
For anyone going through a divorce, it is usually an extremely painful and trying time. It’s evenmore challenging if your divorce entails a custody struggle for your children. Such battles canget very messy when they are not handled in the…
During the Christmas holidays, tons of media images are surfacing on our social media accounts with families reuniting around the world one of which is the State of Georgia. Happy and complete families are celebrating and experiencing the holiday together,…