Due to the State of Georgia’s emergency orders for COVID-19 we have temporarily restricted our operations.  We are working from home some of the time but also are in the actual office but social distancing for a few hours each day.  But, we are still able to start and process uncontested divorce matters.  Temporarily, we…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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. …

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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  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. We only handle Publication divorce matters in one county — Camden County.  What Is…

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