When a marriage is ending it can be one of the most difficult and trying times in an individual’s life. A person is asked to face a major life change and at the same time expected to focus on all of their future interests and the interests of their children.…
This question depends on a multitude of factors, mostly yourself. In Georgia, a defendant in a divorce action has thirty days to answer the complaint for divorce and then the parties have six month to complete all of the discovery necessary to prepare for the action, and this period can…
A question I hear is DOES THE MOTHER ALWAYS GET THE KIDS? The answer is No. In Georgia gender is not a consideration when determining the custodial arrangement of the children. The statutes in Georgia are gender neutral and contrary to popular belief the father is as likely to obtain…
The first thing to know about divorce in Georgia is that if you want one you are getting one and if you are served with one you are getting one. What this means is that Georgia is a no fault state, which means that you do not have to prove…
Yes, Child Abandonment is a Crime in Georgia If you leave your spouse with the children you are potentially committing a crime in Georgia. In fact, if you leave your spouse while pregnant in Georgia you are also potentially committing a crime in Georgia. In Georgia, the law provides for…
Simply put, it depends. In Georgia matters are decided in equity, which essentially means that which is fair to the parties based on the evidence presented and statutory guidelines. The vast majority of the time the judge will look at the debt in its entirety and simply split this between…