Articles on the legal aspects of divorce in Georgia.
The Hidden Costs of DIY Online Divorce Filings in Georgia: Insights from Marietta’s Legal Expert, Attorney Sean R. Whitworth In the age of digital convenience, many Georgians are tempted to handle legal matters through online platforms. This is particularly true for divorce proceedings, where the allure of a quick and…
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…
3 FACTS ABOUT GA DIVORCE LAW 3 facts about GA divorce law you should know if you’re thinking about getting a divorce. 2.) Georgia is an equitable distribution state, which means that marital property is divided fairly but not necessarily equally. 3.) Georgia is a gender-neutral state when…
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…
How quickly can I get a divorce in Georgia? Georgia has a mandatory waiting period of 30 days after Divorce papers are filed before a court will issue a Final Order and Decree of Divorce. Even if the divorce is uncontested, the average process duration is 45 – 60 days depending on…
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE YOU FILE DIVORCE PAPERS IN GEORGIA! ⚖️ Divorces can take anywhere from 1 to several months or years to be granted after you file for divorce, depending on the complexity of the case. Filing a divorce is rarely easy. While you can go about the…
Custody and Visitation in Georgia If you are preparing for a Divorce or Separation and you have children with your soon-to-be ex-spouse, you may have questions about Child Custody and Visitation related to Georgia Law. We have gathered these common questions regarding Child Custody and Visitation and their answers below. What is Reasonable Visitation?…
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…
How to get through Holidays after Divorce? Whether it’s your first, second, or third Thanksgiving after Divorce, making arrangements and navigating plans requires a little extra effort, especially when children are involved. Be ready to create new traditions and prepare for challenges. Holidays can be tricky after Divorce. Please read…
13 Grounds for Divorce in Georgia The marriage is irretrievably broken Intermarriage by people within the prohibited degrees of kinship Mental incapacity at the time of the marriage Impotence at the time of the marriage Force, menace, duress, or fraud in obtaining the marriage Pregnancy of the wife by a…