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Residence requirements for divorce in Georgia
In Georgia, when spouses live in different counties, or if one spouse lives in Georgia and one lives out of state, there are specific rules which govern where the divorce action must be filed. ...read more
Can I get a divorce online in Georgia?
In these tough economic times, people are often looking for ways to save money. So it is not surprising that Georgia divorce attorneys are often asked if a person can obtain a divorce online, rather ...read more
In Georgia, am I legally separated after I file my divorce action?
Georgia divorce attorneys are often asked whether the filing of a divorce action means the parties are legally separated. This question often comes from people who are interested in starting to date ...read more
How long does a divorce take in Georgia?
Georgia divorce lawyers are often asked how long an average divorce takes in this state. This is a difficult question to answer because there is not really an ?average? divorce case. The length of ...read more
Recent Georgia divorce case phases out supervised visitation through three month transition period
The Supreme Court of Georgia recently heard a case dealing with supervised visitation that was to be phased out through a transition period. In Sigal v. Sigal, before filing for divorce, the mother ...read more
Georgia divorce case appealed over payment of transcript costs
A recent Georgia divorce case was appealed to the Supreme Court of Georgia due to payment of transcript costs. Kent v. Kent, S11F1035 (2011). In that case, before the trial began, the judge asked the ...read more
Who can serve a Petition for Divorce in Georgia?
In Georgia, the procedure for service of process (i.e. service of divorce papers) on a party to a divorce action is the same as in any civil action in this state. According to Georgia law, ?Process ...read more
What happens when a Georgia divorce decree is signed by the judge, but not timely filed with the clerk?
The Supreme Court of Georgia recently addressed a divorce case, which highlights what can happen when the final divorce decree is signed by the judge, but not filed in the clerk's office. Maples v. ...read more
Challenging your Georgia divorce decree? Don?t retain the benefits of that decree.
The Supreme Court of Georgia recently reinstated a bright line rule regarding a party retaining the benefits of a Georgia divorce decree that that same party is challenging. In Thompson v. Thompson, ...read more
What is a temporary hearing?
Unfortunately, it can often take a long time to finalize a contested divorce in Georgia. Often, there are issues that need to be addressed sooner rather than later and, in those cases, a temporary ...read more
Responsive pleading required to get notice of final divorce hearing
In divorce and other family law cases, it is very important to follow the letter of the law in filing pleadings with the court so that you do not miss out on any hearings or other notices. In a ...read more
Who files for divorce in Georgia and does it matter?
To formally initiate a divorce in Georgia, one party must file a Complaint for Divorce. This is a pleading filed with the trial court that formally asks the court to grant a divorce and requests ...read more
Jury demand stricken in Gwinnett county divorce
Recently, the Supreme Court of Georgia affirmed a Gwinnett Superior Court's granting of a wife's motion to strike the husband's demand for a jury trial in the parties? divorce action. In a divorce ...read more
Child Custody - Georgia Case Law Update
On February 10, 2009, in Hall v. Wellborn (A08A1800), the Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court's dismissal of a mother's Petition to Enforce Custody due to lack of jurisdiction. In December ...read more
Child Custody - Georgia Case Law Update
On January 30, 2009, the Court of Appeals vacated the trial court's award of custody to the child's maternal grandmother instead of her father. In Galtieri v. O?Dell (A08A1822), the biological ...read more