Georgia follows an equitable division model for property division when couples divorce. This means both you and your spouse have a right to assets and obligation to all debts accrued during the marriage. Review the factors that govern equitable division in Georgia before negotiating your divorce agreement. Defining marital property All money either of you earns during […]
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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 happen if your co-parent tries to alienate
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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 marriage Many of these grounds may imply a
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In uncertain economic times, paying monthly bills can be challenging. If your regular expenditures include court-ordered child support, though, you have little choice but to continue to make payments. After all, Georgia law allows for serious consequences for those who fall behind on child support. Georgia law also provides a legal framework for modifying a child support
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Following your divorce, you may encounter opportunities to move away from Georgia. Even though you may want to immediately jump at the chance, the excitement may abate due to sharing custody of your children with your ex-spouse. You may even worry that your custody situation bars you from relocating. Moving away does become more complicated
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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 (particularly if your divorce leaves you in a financially disadvantaged position). Many
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