Atlanta Metro Family Law Blog
What are some grounds for divorce in Georgia?
If you live in Georgia and want to divorce your spouse, state law requires that you meet one or more requirements that allow the process to begin. Legal Zoom notes that you must be a Georgia resident for at least six months before you can file for divorce; however,...
How is marital property divided in Georgia?
Dividing marital property is potentially one of the most complicated and emotional topics to discuss in a divorce dispute. You may have become attached to items you accumulated during your marriage, and may have trouble parting with them once you separate. Whether you...
Dividing property after divorce in Georgia
Georgia follows an equitable division model for property division when couples divorce. This means both you and your spouse have a right to assets and obligation to all debts accrued during the marriage. Review the factors that govern equitable division in Georgia...
What is parental alienation syndrome?
As a parent in Georgia who recently went through a divorce, you have a lot on your plate. Dealing with children during divorce is stressful. Even though parents want what is best for their children, a situation like divorce can bring out the worst in them. This may...
The 13 grounds for a Georgia divorce
Anyone seeking out a divorce needs to know the grounds for a total divorce before suing for one. Georgia statutes detail 13 separate grounds. Twelve fall under a category known as fault grounds and may arise at the time of marriage or after. Fault grounds at time of...
Can you move away from Georgia with your children?
Following your divorce, you may encounter opportunities to move away from Georgia. Even though you may want to immediately jump at the chance, the excitement may abate due to sharing custody of your children with your ex-spouse. You may even worry that your custody...
How a change in finances may affect a child support order
In uncertain economic times, paying monthly bills can be challenging. If your regular expenditures include court-ordered child support, though, you have little choice but to continue to make payments. After all, Georgia law allows for serious consequences for those...
Choosing whether to cash out your portion of a 401(k)
While the circumstances contributing to the end of your marriage in Georgia may prompt you to feel a certain sense of relief upon the conclusion of your divorce proceedings, the dissolution of your relationship may also being with a good deal of uncertainty...
4 documents you need when you prep for divorce
You probably never thought your marriage would end in divorce, but this is a common experience for many. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that in 2018, 782,038 divorces occurred in the U.S. Even though divorce is common, you may not feel...
What rights do birth fathers have in Georgia?
Adopting your stepchildren can strengthen the ties of your Georgia family and give those children the security they need after being involved in their parents’ divorce. However, before the adoption process can begin, you and your spouse may require consent from one or...
