I Cheated on My Spouse in Atlanta: How Can That Impact My Divorce? Recently, a client came to me with the question How can cheating on my spouse in Atlanta impact my divorce? I decided to write a blog with the answers to this very common question. If you’ve…
Georgia Law defines contested divorce when the parties cannot agree on all issues involved or one spouse flat out disagrees with the divorce. Often the issues are centered around splitting marital assets and child custody but each divorce is complex. At the Law Offices of Sean R. Whitworth, we understand…
Division of Assets in Georgia Divorce Law in Georgia comes with its own set of rules. How does splitting assets work in the state of GA? Attorneys often hear questions like, “My spouse never put any money in my retirement account why do I have to consider giving…
Does Adultery Affect Alimony in Georgia? In short, Adultery absolutely can impact the outcome of your divorce! Cheating during a marriage often ends in divorce. It’s one of the leading causes of separation in Georgia. If this is the case for you, you probably have many questions on how cheating…
THE DIVORCE PROCESS AND WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Everything seemed so simple at the start of your relationship; You never expected the divorce process to be such a difficult situation. Even in the best of circumstances, tempers can escalate, and every decision can seem to be more stressful than…
In Georgia, Debts during Divorce as well as Assets are to be divided equally Like assets in a marriage in Georgia, debts are also to be divided into equity. This means that the court will do what is considered fair when it comes to the division of debt and…
13 ACTIONS you should avoid when you are newly separated! Going through a Divorce? There are rules newly separated couples need to follow while going through the divorce proceedings. Newly separated folks often do and say things that they will regret in the future. Emotional outbursts and acts in the name of…
DISCOVERY AND THE OBLIGATION OF PARTIES TO SUPPLY REQUESTED DOCUMENTS Is your Lawyer billing you hourly? Choose your lawyer carefully and read this article to find out more. One of the most frustrating matters in litigation, and especially family litigation, is the use and misuse of what is commonly called discovery.…