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In Georgia, am I entitled to financial support after a divorce if I had an affair?
In Georgia, a spouse who has an affair risks the affair playing a large role in the outcome of the divorce case, specifically with the issue of support. First and foremost, adultery is an absolute ...read more
Alimony modification in Georgia - cohabitation
In Georgia, in addition to alimony being subject to modification due to a change in the income and financial status of either former spouse, cohabitation by the payee is also grounds for ...read more
Alimony modification in Georgia - change in income and financial status
In Georgia, a judgment for permanent alimony for the support of a spouse 'shall be subject to revision upon petition filed by either former spouse showing a change in the income and financial status ...read more
Georgia alimony award upheld despite Husband's disability
The Georgia Supreme Court recently upheld an alimony award for a Wife, despite the fact that the Husband was disabled and unemployed. In that case, the Husband was held in contempt of the parties? ...read more
Georgia Alimony Factors - Catchall Provision
Under Georgia law, alimony may be awarded in a divorce action ?to either party in accordance with the needs of the party and the ability of the other party to pay,? taking in account ?the conduct of ...read more
Georgia Alimony Factors - Financial Condition of the Parties
Under Georgia law, alimony may be awarded in a divorce action ?to either party in accordance with the needs of the party and the ability of the other party to pay,? taking in account ?the conduct of ...read more
Georgia Alimony Factors - Contribution of Each Party to the Marriage
Under Georgia law, alimony may be awarded in a divorce action ?to either party in accordance with the needs of the party and the ability of the other party to pay,? taking in account ?the conduct of ...read more
Georgia Alimony Factors - Time Needed to Obtain Appripriate Employment
Under Georgia law, alimony may be awarded in a divorce action ?to either party in accordance with the needs of the party and the ability of the other party to pay,? taking in account ?the conduct of ...read more
Georgia Alimony Factors - Financial Resources
Under Georgia law, alimony may be awarded in a divorce action ?to either party in accordance with the needs of the party and the ability of the other party to pay,? taking in account ?the conduct of ...read more
Georgia Alimony Factors - Age, Physical and Emotion Contition of the Parties
Under Georgia law, alimony may be awarded in a divorce action ?to either party in accordance with the needs of the party and the ability of the other party to pay,? taking in account ?the conduct of ...read more
Georgia Alimony Factors - Duration of Marriage
Under Georgia law, alimony may be awarded in a divorce action ?to either party in accordance with the needs of the party and the ability of the other party to pay,? taking in account ?the conduct of ...read more
Georgia Alimony Factors - Standard of Living
Under Georgia law, alimony may be awarded in a divorce action ?to either party in accordance with the needs of the party and the ability of the other party to pay,? taking in account ?the conduct of ...read more
Georgia child support deviations - Alimony
The court can deviate from the presumptive child support amount calculated by the child support worksheets for several reasons, IF the child support deviation is in the best interest of the ...read more
In Georgia, do I pay alimony or child support if my divorce decree is appealed?
Atlanta divorce attorneys are often asked whether a party has to pay alimony or child support when the order requiring alimony/child support has been appealed. The Georgia Supreme Court recently ...read more
Temporary Alimony in Georgia
In Georgia, parties in a divorce may request temporary alimony, pending a final judgment in the divorce case. OCGA §19-6-3(a). Often during a divorce action, one party is unemployed and/or left with ...read more