Do you know how to pick a divorce lawyer in Georgia? Or are you letting a random Google search guide one of the most important decisions you may ever make? While it can be tempting to click on the first attorney that appears in a search result, choosing a divorce lawyer requires much more thought [...]
What is legal separation in the state of Georgia? The truth is, the legal system does not recognize legal separation in this state. Instead, our courts recognize “separate maintenance". Separate maintenance is the separation of spouses without dissolving the marriage. This can happen when you are no longer engaging in marital relations with your spouse [...]
When it comes to divorce and family law, chances are you know nothing about it until you need it. The thing is, when you need it, you really, really need it! If you are going through any sort of legal situation that is related to divorce and family law, it is likely that you will [...]
If you are trying to figure out how to start a divorce, you may be feeling anxious and nervous, but more than that, you want to be sure you begin the right way. After all, you probably have not gone through this before—perhaps, you haven’t even been to court before. Because of the uncertainties and [...]
If you are hiring an uncontested divorce lawyer, then it means you and your spouse are able to agree on the primary issues involved in getting a divorce. In an uncontested divorce, both parties can reach an agreement on key issues. Topping the list is how you will share parenting time. Child support and spousal [...]
If you want to get a divorce fast in Georgia, there are some essential factors you need to understand before you begin the process. While it’s true that divorce does not have to be a long and tedious process, it also doesn’t happen overnight. It makes sense that once you have decided you are ready [...]
In the state of Georgia, dissolution of marriage and divorce are the same, and if you are in the process of going through a divorce, you likely want to know how much alimony you can expect to receive. Alimony is also called spousal support. Spouse A pays Spouse B because Spouse B is no longer [...]
It’s no secret that social media has taken over our culture and is woven throughout our public and private lives, and for this reason you may feel the need to ask a divorce lawyer what your Facebook activity could mean for your divorce proceedings. Could your posts, pictures and activity on Facebook and other social [...]
Paying the lawyers for a divorce can be a financial hardship for many. Going through a divorce can have a significant impact on your finances. You may be wondering if there is any way to get your former spouse to pay for attorney fees instead of having to pay them yourself. Of course, your former [...]
Couples going through a common law divorce often wonder if the process will be similar to a traditional divorce. Will they split the property 50/50? Is it possible to get spousal support? And the top question: what will happen to the house? Defining Common Law Marriage Common law marriages are no longer recognized in the [...]
