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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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