Articles on the legal aspects of divorce in Georgia.
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…
Holiday’s After a Divorce The first holiday in and around Atlanta after a divorce when children are involved can be the most emotional and difficult time in your life. Holidays are already highly emotional events for many people. During the course of the divorce, it sometimes feels like a nightmare.…
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…
Marietta’s Trusted Divorce Law Firm Often Handles Complex Divorce Cases What is a complex divorce? In an ideal divorce case, both parties are able to come to an agreement without discord. Divorce arrangements are made smoothly and include reasonable child custody and child support arrangements, alimony, property division, and more. No major…
My Ex Left Our Kids With Me Do I Still Have To Pay Child Support? The short answer is yes. As long as there is a Georgia court order for child support payments, you are still legally required to make those payments until such order is modified (by you). Do…
Georgia Family Law – Who gets the children after the Divorce? In Georgia, child custody law statute is actually gender neutral, in fact, it is not uncommon for fathers to get custody in Georgia. Georgia code 19-9-3(a) (1) clearly states that in all cases in which the custody of any child…
Alimony in Georgia how does it work? Adultery is one of the leading causes of divorce in any state, but what does Georgia Law say about this matter? If you and your spouse have decided to end your marriage due to one spouse’s indiscretion, you might be wondering whether it will…
You’ve made the decision to file for divorce, and now you are wondering how to break the news of divorce to the kids. Now what? The first thing you must do is to determine, together, the best way and the best time to inform the children about the divorce. Kids…
Spousal Support The short answer to that question is that it is up to the Superior Court. Under certain circumstances, it can be decided that alimony or spousal support is necessary because they take into consideration the contribution of each spouse. Who cared for the kids? Who supported the other’s…
Your Answers to Common Questions about Custody Law & Visitation in GA At the Law Offices of Sean R Whitworth, we often get questions concerning child custody and visitation. Seek legal counsel in your state. The answers listed here are specific to Georgia Family & Divorce Law. Our offices are located…