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Usher Raymond's ex-wife seeking to obtain full custody in Georgia
According to TMZ.com**, Usher Raymond's ex-wife has filed actions for modification of child support and modification of custody/contempt against the singer in Atlanta, Georgia. Usher's Ex-Wife: You ...read more
Divorce decree cannot be modified in contempt case in Georgia
The Georgia Court of Appeals recently heard a case addressing an alleged modification of a divorce decree in a contempt case. In that case, the parties had joint legal and physical custody of their ...read more
Update on Terrell Owens child support suit in Fulton County, Georgia
There was recently a new article on ajc.com about the lawsuit against NFL receiver Terrell Owens in Fulton County for failure to pay child support. Lawyer: T.O. could face jail for failure to pay ...read more
Terrell Owens recently sued for child support in Fulton County
According to the Atlanta Journal Constitution, NFL receiver Terrell Owens was recently sued in Fulton County for failing to pay child support. T.O. sued for child support, by George Mathis, The ...read more
Custody cannot be modified as part of contempt action in Georgia
The Georgia Court of Appeals recently re-emphasized long standing Georgia case law that prohibits custody from being modified in a contempt action. Coker v. Moemeka, A11A0005 (2011). In that case, ...read more
Petition for Contempt, and Petitions for Modification of Custody, Child Support, and Visitation dismissed by Georgia trial court
In addition to addressing the final decision making issue in Avren v. Garten, the Supreme Court of Georgia also addressed the trial court's dismissal of the mother's petitions for contempt, and ...read more
Georgia divorce decree cannot be modified by the trial court in contempt action, even if it will result in hardship
The Supreme Court of Georgia recently held a Husband to the exact language in his divorce decree, even though it may cause him hardship. Greenwood v. Greenwood, S11A0611 (2011). In that case, the ...read more
Online courses considered "attending school" for purposes of Georiga child support
The Supreme Court of Georgia recently clarified the meaning of "attends school" as it relates to child support obligations. Draughn v. Draughn, S10A1599 (2011). In that case, the parties? divorce ...read more
Self-executing child support provision in Georgia divorce settlement agreement
The Supreme Court of Georgia recently heard an interesting case regarding self-executing child support provisions in a divorce settlement agreement. In Tanner v. Morris, the parties? divorce ...read more
Child custody - Final decision-making regarding religion
Final decision-making regarding children and religion can be an important issue for many parents going through a divorce. The Georgia Court of Appeals recently addressed this issue. In Greene v. ...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
Importance of specific language in Georgia divorce settlement agreement
The Georgia Supreme Court recently emphasized the importance of the specific language in a Georgia divorce settlement agreement. In that case, the parties jointly purchased a 27-acre tract of land ...read more
Family law and Facebook
In this era of social networking websites such as Facebook and My Space, you can find out just about anything about anyone. You can find out their likes and dislikes, their friends, and what they ...read more
Punishment for Contempt - License Revocation
The trial courts in Georgia have the power to punish a person who is in contempt, or fails to pay child support or alimony, ?to the same extent as is provided by law for contempt of the court in any ...read more
Contempt and Retirement Accounts
The Georgia Supreme Court recently heard a case wherein parties were divorced and the wife was awarded half of the husband's 401K, which was to be paid to her via a Qualified Domestic Relations Order ...read more