On behalf of Terri Herron Law | Jan 11, 2021 | Divorce
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,...
On behalf of Terri Herron Law | Dec 9, 2020 | Divorce
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...
On behalf of Terri Herron Law | Nov 24, 2020 | 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...
On behalf of Terri Herron Law | Oct 28, 2020 | Divorce
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...
On behalf of Terri Herron Law | Oct 22, 2020 | 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...
On behalf of Terri Herron Law | Sep 25, 2020 | Divorce
Women who divorce after the age of 50 face financial pitfalls they would not have had to dodge at a younger age. If you are a member of this group, you must employ financial savvy to ensure a secure post-divorce future. Understand your finances If your spouse has been...
On behalf of Terri Herron Law | Aug 17, 2020 | Divorce
The bond between a child and his or her mother begins at the moment of birth but forming a solid father-child relationship takes a bit more time. Fathers certainly have rights with regard to their children, but if the parents divorce, what happens to those rights?...
On behalf of Terri Herron Law | Aug 11, 2020 | Divorce
Divorce is an emotionally-difficult process, and many people do not like to think about the costs associated with it. Particularly if you are looking at a high asset divorce, it is possible for the divorce itself to cost tens of thousands of dollars. Thinking about...
On behalf of Terri Herron Law | Jul 29, 2020 | Divorce
You may file for divorce in Georgia if you or your spouse has lived in the state for at least six months. The state allows for no-fault divorce proceedings, which means neither party has to prove the other is at fault to receive a divorce. Learn more about what to...
On behalf of Terri Herron Law | Jul 27, 2020 | Divorce
Divorces are often complex, especially when children are involved. Many issues can disrupt the parent-child relationship and some of these issues may originate with the ex-spouse. Parental alienation is a common occurrence in contentious divorces. Not only can it...
