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How Can I Get Divorced in Georgia?
In order to begin a divorce proceeding, the party filing for divorce must first submit a petition. In the petition, the party will cite the grounds for divorce. Grounds for divorce are divided into grounds of fault or grounds of no fault by either party. This means that Georgia allows parties to file for divorce when neither party is at ...
Parental Alienation
Parental alienation is a combination of actions by a parent, whether conscious or unconscious, that can cause a disturbance in the relationship between a child and the other parent. If the child begins to exhibit hatred towards the targeted parent, it may be evidence of Parental Alienation Syndrome. This is a term coined in the early 1980s by Richard A. ...
Calculating Child Support
In a previous post it was discussed who may be awarded and who may be ordered to pay child support. If you fall into either one of these categories it is important that you understand the guidelines and factors that courts will look at to determine the amount of child support ordered. How is Child Support Calculated? A court will ...
Will I Have to Pay Child Support?
Many people hold the common misconception that child support is money paid by a father to a mother in order to provide for the costs of caring for their children. While this may often be the case, the actual definition of child support is assistance (usually financial) which is owed by either parent to and for the benefit of the ...
How Can I Be Granted Alimony in My Divorce?
An element that may be decided upon a divorce or separation is whether or not a party will be awarded alimony. Alimony is defined as an allowance out of one party’s estate that is made for the support of the other party when the two are living separately. It can be awarded on a temporary basis or permanently. There are ...
Developing a Parenting Plan
In almost all divorce cases in which child custody is an issue, each party shall submit a parenting plan, or the parties may choose to submit a parenting plan jointly. The only exception to this rule is when a parent seeks emergency relief for family violence. In basic terms, a parenting plan sets forth how the parties will proceed in ...
How Will a Court Decide My Child Custody Case?
Child custody rulings are common matter within divorce proceedings and family law, in general. However, simply because it is common does not mean that it is not complex. Determining custody of a child involves not only many factors, but inevitably involves an array of emotions from all parties. If you or someone you know is involved in a child custody ...
Can I Get My Marriage Annulled?
Determining that a marriage should be annulled is a difficult thing for many people to do. It involves many factors that should be carefully weighed. Most people immediately think that divorce is the only way to end a marriage, but an annulment is often a better option. Annulments in Georgia Under Georgia law, a marriage may be annulled when it ...
My Fiance Wants a Prenuptial Agreement
Prenuptial agreements, also known as prenups or antenuptial agreements, are becoming more and more common. What was once thought of as a tool for the super wealthy is now an option that many people consider, regardless of their financial situation. In fact, anyone with assets or debts may want to consider a prenuptial agreement. A prenup can help protect your ...
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