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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
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
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
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
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
How do I change my name after my Georgia divorce?
In Georgia, it is fairly simple to restore your maiden name after a divorce. Specifically, Georgia law states that ?[i]n all divorce actions, a party may pray in his pleadings for the restoration of ...read more
Importance of revising your will after divorce in Georgia
In Georgia, an important task to undertake after your divorce is revising your will to make sure it is in line with your intent. I recently read an article that described how Amy Winehouse's revised ...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
An Atlanta Divorce Attorney's Thoughts on Celebrity Divorce - Charlie Sheen and Brooke Mueller
In this installment of An Atlanta Divorce Attorney's Thoughts on Celebrity Divorce, I?m going to address the divorce of Charlie Sheen and Brooke Mueller. People magazine recently reported that the ...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