General Divorce
COVID-19 Procedure Changes
Due to the State of Georgia’s emergency orders we must temporarily restrict our operations. We are mostly working from home. But, we are still able to start and process uncontested divorce matters. Temporarily, we have suspended operations at out office in Marietta but are processing all Georgia uncontested matters from out Georgia Coastal office in…
Read MoreE-Filing Georgia Divorces
E-Filing Georgia Divorces: Good or Bad? We e-file all Georgia divorce cases — both contested and uncontested. Like it, or not, starting January 1, 2019, e-filing became mandatory for lawyers who file Georgia divorce matters. So says the State of Georgia. Since it first became available in Georgia, our firm has used e-filing for every…
Read MoreDivorce Settlement Agreement
A Divorce Settlement Agreement is a legal document that is also commonly called a “Settlement Agreement” or a “Separation Agreement.” The purpose is an uncontested divorce settlement agreement is to document the details of agreements made between the couple so that the divorce can be completed without a trial. A Divorce Settlement Agreement must include…
Read MoreDifference Between Contested and Uncontested Divorce
What is the Difference between Contested and Uncontested Divorce? The main difference between a contested and an uncontested divorce is that in an uncontested divorce, a settlement agreement is filed with the court at the beginning of the case. Basically, that means that the parties have agreed to settlement terms in advance and have signed…
Read MoreTwo Divorce Lawyers or One Divorce Lawyer?
Can We Both Use the Same Attorney in a Georgia Uncontested Divorce? If you and your spouse agree on all or most of the issues in your divorce and have decided to use an uncontested process, this is a common question. One attorney can handle the divorce. But you both need to understand the relationship…
Read MoreUncontested Divorce Parenting Plans
Georgia Uncontested Divorce Parenting Plans In any divorce in Georgia in which there is a minor child born to the parties or adopted by the parties, a Parenting Plan is required. Parenting Plans have been required in Georgia since January 1, 2008. A Parenting Plan is required in both a contested or an uncontested divorce. …
Read MoreChild Support Calculation
Child Support Calculation in a Georgia Uncontested Divorce: Without question, the single most disputed issue in uncontested divorce cases that involve children is the Child Support calculation. But, although circumstances that affect the child support amount vary from case-to-case, the actual Child Support calculation in an uncontested divorce in Georgia is fairly straightforward — if…
Read MoreGeorgia Divorce Venue
Venue for Uncontested Divorce in Georgia: “Venue” refers to the proper county within the State of Georgia to hear a particular case. Generally speaking, under the Georgia Constitution, the defendant is entitled to be sued in the county of his or her residence. However, there is an exception for divorces. A divorce may be filed in…
Read MoreFinancial Affidavits for Uncontested Divorce in Georgia
What is a Domestic Relations Financial Affidavit? A Domestic Relations Financial Affidavit is a sworn statement (under oath) that lists your assets and summarizing your monthly income, expenses and the debts that you owe. Basically, it is a snapshot of your financial condition. Why Do I Need to Complete a Domestic Relations Financial Affidavit? Domestic…
Read MoreGetting a Certified Copy of Your Divorce Decree
Your Georgia Divorce is Final. Now What? A certified copy of your divorce decree (or any other document from the divorce case) can be obtained ONLY from the Clerk of Superior Court of the county in which your divorce occurred. Court case records, including divorce cases, are public records. Anyone can get them at any…
Read MoreGrounds for Divorce in Georgia
What does “grounds for divorce” mean? The grounds for divorce is simply the reason or reasons given to the court for the divorce in the official divorce documents. Whether you will have an uncontested divorce in Georgia or a contested one, the potential legal grounds are the same. Similarly, the potential grounds available for a…
Read MoreAll About Publication Divorce: Why? How? How Long? How Much?
Several times each month we receive an inquiry from a potential client who wants a divorce but has lost track of his/her spouse but still wants to get a divorce. Below is what we usually tell them about their situation. What Is a Publication Divorce? An “ordinary” uncontested divorce requires that both parties sign…
Read MoreTelling the Kids About the Upcoming Divorce: When; Where; How; and Why.
Hopefully, your divorce will be uncontested. But, even if it is not, keep the children uppermost in your mind — but out of the process as much as possible. Telling the kids about the upcoming divorce is a tough situation — for both you (and your spouse) and your children. All situations are unique and…
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