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Georgia high income child support deviation
With the increasing publicity related to celebrities and their custody disputes (Usher, T.O., Mindy McCready and other artists we have posted about), an interesting question arises as to how judges ...read more
Self-executing visitation provision in Georgia divorce held invalid
The Supreme Court of Georgia recently heard a case regarding a self-executing modification in a final decree of divorce. Johnson v. Johnson, S11F1856 (2012). In that divorce case, the final decree ...read more
Custody awarded to father in Georgia divorce case despite evidence of alleged family violence
The Supreme Court of Georgia recently affirmed a divorce action where the husband was awarded primary physical custody of the children despite evidence of alleged family violence. Finklea v. Finklea, ...read more
In Georgia, trial court cannot rely on evidence from temporary hearing in making final judgment
The Supreme Court of Georgia recently reversed a trial court's decision in a custody modification case because the trial court erroneously relied on evidence from the temporary hearing in making its ...read more
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
Pension plans and divorce in Georgia
Atlanta divorce attorneys are often asked how pension plans are divided upon a divorce in Georgia. In general, pension plans are treated like any other property ? if they accrued during the marriage, ...read more
Assisted reproductive technologies and family law in Georgia
In Georgia, as well as around the world, conceiving a child with the use of assisted reproductive technologies can bring up and/or complicate custody issues in a divorce or other family law case. ...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
Prenuptial agreement upheld in Georgia divorce case
The Supreme Court of Georgia recently heard an appeal of a divorce case, which highlights the security, or risk (depending on which side you are on), of entering into a prenuptial agreement in ...read more
Primary custody awarded to one parent in Georgia even where both are deemed fit parents
In Georgia, even in divorce cases with two fit parents, one parent will be awarded primary physical custody. In a recent divorce case with two fit parents, the trial court awarded primary physical ...read more
Travel expenses deviation in Georgia - what is appropriate?
In Georgia, child support is calculated using the child support worksheets to obtain a presumptive child support amount, which can then be deviated from using several specified grounds. OCGA ...read more
Parenting time deviation in Georgia - what is appropriate?
In Georgia, child support is calculated using the child support worksheets to obtain a presumptive child support amount, which can then be deviated from using several specified grounds. OCGA ...read more
Kim Kardashian divorce case - what would happen in Georgia?
When celebrity family law cases make national news, clients often wonder how the case would turn out in Georgia. In a celebrity family law case currently gripping the headlines, Kim Kardashian and ...read more
Parenting plans in Georgia
With the holiday season upon us, many divorced parents in Georgia will look to their parenting plan for guidance on arranging their holiday schedules. Parenting plans are custody agreements that are ...read more