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Georgia is an equitable distribution state, meaning courts split marital property based on fairness rather than equality. Essentially, the division is not necessarily 50% goes to you and 50% goes to the other party. Only shared property from your marriage undergoes separation; generally, you retain what you came into the union with. However, marital property distribution is […]

Parents who need to change a child support order must go through the right channels. A verbal agreement with a child’s other parent is not sufficient because an order to pay support originates from a court. Parents need to officially modify an order to avoid violating it. There are several situations that may warrant a

Divorced couples in Georgia may experience ups and downs after the marriage ends. The prospect of continuing a relationship for the sake of the kids may burden even the most jovial person. Co-parenting with an ex is not something that everyone can accomplish. The courts expect you to get along with someone you could not

The Division of Child Support Services in Georgia mandates monthly support to ensure both parents provide for a child’s financial needs. A child support order remains in place for two years before the court will modify the amount. When circumstances change, however, either parent can request a custody modification.  Learn more about when you can