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 the marriage being dissolved or legally terminated. This can happen when you are no longer engaging in marital [...]
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 going through a divorce with children involved—whether the children are minors or adults—you may be wondering how division of property will work. The outcome will differ depending on a variety of factors. They include whether the children are yours, your spouse’s, or yours together. Also, it depends on whether or not you [...]
When it comes to divorce advice for women, you will get everything from counseling columns in magazines to unsolicited advice from people in line at the grocery store. You can get tidbits of good information from many different sources. However, if you are in the middle of going through a divorce, you need to ensure [...]
Getting legal help with divorce is a necessary expense, but for many people it can be a major financial concern. The thought of spending so much money on your divorce may cause you to panic because you know it will be a significant financial hardship. You may be wondering what you can expect it all [...]
Once you have decided you are ready to petition for divorce from your estranged spouse, it’s important to know the right steps to take. It is also in your best interests to have legal support to guide you through the process. Divorce can get sticky and complicated. But having a divorce attorney on your side [...]
In the past few years it has become more and more common for spouses who are going through a divorce, to use social media as a basis for evidence in cases for divorce, child custody, and alimony, but what about a modification of divorce? Once the divorce has been finalized, ex-spouses often wonder if social [...]
Do you know how to pick a divorce lawyer? Or, are you just letting a random selection from Google guide you on this extremely important decision? It can sometimes feel like a Google search is your best and easiest option. However, for a life event as significant and impactful as a divorce, you need to [...]
If you are planning to file for divorce in the state of Georgia and are concerned about how your retirement funds will be impacted, it helps to have an understanding of Georgia divorce laws. It makes sense that you are curious about the division of your retirement account funds. You'll also want to know how [...]
