Understanding Divorce Costs: The Clarity of Flat Fees with Sean R. Whitworth, Attorney at Law Divorce is a complex journey, emotionally and financially. At the Law Office of Sean R. Whitworth in Marietta, GA, we recognize the added strain that uncertain legal fees can cause, which is why we champion…
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…
Where do I file for Divorce if I live in Georgia? Georgia Divorce Law requires that you file a complaint about divorce in Superior Court in the county where your spouse resides. If your spouse no longer resides in Georgia, then you have to file in the county of your own…
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…
THE GA FAMILY LAW DISCOVERY PROCESS Beware of useless litigation. After spending years litigating domestic matters and always charging a flat fee we noticed certain trends used when billing clients and one of the civil procedures used is known as discovery. Family Law Discovery is the process in GA in…
What is the difference between a Temporary and an Emergency Hearing? In Georgia, parties motion for two types of hearings before resolving the case or going to a final trial. What is a Temporary Hearing? Most family law cases (child custody, divorce, alimony, etc.) have a Temporary Hearing in front…
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…
Reasons for Divorces and Relationship Troubles during the Pandemic Early on in the pandemic legal experts predicted divorces would skyrocket globally because, with shelter-in-place orders, couples would no longer be able to avoid their relationship issues. What are the top contributing factors for relationship troubles and divorces in 2021? Financial…
The complexity of divorce is stressful and often life-altering. Sometimes it generates overwhelming feelings and causes us to act out of character. Please read some of our tips on what to avoid when you’re going through a separation. Avoid major physical changes during divorce Changing up your hair, losing weight,…