Contempt
When Can I Modify a Child Support Order?
When Is Child Support Modified? Child Support may be modified when there has been a change in the income or... Read More
What Happens If You Don't Pay Child Support?
Penalties for Failure to Pay Child Support If a parent is ordered to pay child support, but fails to do so, the... Read More
Georgia Case Law Update – Sutherlin v. Sutherlin (Part 3)
The blog entitled “Georgia Case Law Update – Sutherlin v. Sutherlin (Part 1)” discussed one... Read More
Georgia Case Law Update – Sutherlin v. Sutherlin (Part 2)
The blog entitled “Georgia Case Law Update – Sutherlin v. Sutherlin (Part 1)” discussed one... Read More
Georgia Case Law Update – Sutherlin v. Sutherlin (Part 1)
After finalizing a divorce action, some former couples are able to move forward with their lives and not look back.... Read More
Does asset freezing apply to medical payments?
Contempt cases always carry a bit of animosity as they result from one party refusing to abide by the terms of the... Read More
I Want to Enforce my Divorce Order. Can I Represent Myself?
As Atlanta divorce attorneys, we are often contacted by former clients who, now that their divorce is final, are... Read More
May I File a Contempt Action in Response To My Ex-Spouse’s Petition for Modification?
You most certainly can - if your spouse is in contempt. Although many are often confused by the law of Georgia on... Read More
Parental accountability courts may help parents behind on child support in Georgia
According to an article in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Georgia parents who are behind on their child support... Read More
Frequently Asked Questions: Georgia Child Support
Question: Can I get a wage garnishment for back child support on Georgia? Answer: In Georgia, you cannot obtain a... Read More
More Frequently Asked Questions: Georgia Divorce
Question: How do I prevent my ex-spouse from stopping alimony payments? Answer: If your ex-spouse has a Court... Read More
Incarceration for Failure to Pay Child Support in Georgia
In this economy, many fathers in Georgia, despite their best efforts to provide for their children, fall short of... Read More
Responsibility for ex-spouse’s medical debt after final divorce in Georgia
Georgia divorce attorneys are often asked whether a party will remain responsible for an ex-spouse’s personal... Read More
Retroactive alimony modification not allowed in Georgia
The Supreme Court of Georgia recently heard a case addressing the issue of retroactive alimony modification in... Read More
Divorce decree cannot be modified in contempt case in Georgia
The Georgia Court of Appeals recently heard a case addressing an alleged modification of a divorce decree in a... Read More
Update on Terrell Owens child support suit in Fulton County, Georgia
There was recently a new article on ajc.com about the lawsuit against NFL receiver Terrell Owens in Fulton County... Read More
Terrell Owens recently sued for child support in Fulton County
According to the Atlanta Journal Constitution, NFL receiver Terrell Owens was recently sued in Fulton County for... Read More
Petition for Contempt, and Petitions for Modification of Custody, Child Support, and Visitation dismissed by Georgia trial court
In addition to addressing the final decision making issue in Avren v. Garten, the Supreme Court of Georgia also... Read More
Georgia divorce decree cannot be modified by the trial court in contempt action, even if it will result in hardship
The Supreme Court of Georgia recently held a Husband to the exact language in his divorce decree, even though it... Read More
Online courses considered
The Supreme Court of Georgia recently clarified the meaning of “attends school” as it relates to child... Read More
Importance of specific language in Georgia divorce settlement agreement
The Georgia Supreme Court recently emphasized the importance of the specific language in a Georgia divorce... Read More
Family law and Facebook
In this era of social networking websites such as Facebook and My Space, you can find out just about anything... Read More
Contempt and Retirement Accounts
The Georgia Supreme Court recently heard a case wherein parties were divorced and the wife was awarded half of the... Read More
Contempt Actions in Georgia – What do I do if my ex-spouse fails to comply with the Final Divorce Decree?
If your ex-spouse fails to comply with a final divorce decree, there are certain actions, such as filing a motion... Read More
Penalties for not paying child support in Georgia: License revocation
According to O.C.G.A. § 19-6-28.1(b), the licensing agencies in Georgia can revoke or suspend someone’s license... Read More
Georgia Family Law Case Update – Contempt, Modification, Child Support, Health Care, and Attorney’s Fees
The Georgia Supreme Court issued an order today in Pineres v. George, S08A0773, which has several implications for... Read More
Self-executing child support provision in Georgia divorce settlement agreement
The Supreme Court of Georgia recently heard an interesting case regarding self-executing child support provisions... Read More
Georgia Case Law Update: Child Support Modification and Contempt case in DeKalb county, Georgia
The Georgia Court of Appeals has entered a decision on November 13, 2008 in regards to the effective date of a... Read More
Usher Raymond’s ex-wife seeking to obtain full custody in Georgia
According to TMZ.com**, Usher Raymond's ex-wife has filed actions for modification of child support and... Read More
In Georgia, do I pay alimony or child support if my divorce decree is appealed?
Atlanta divorce attorneys are often asked whether a party has to pay alimony or child support when the order... Read More
Custody cannot be modified as part of contempt action in Georgia
The Georgia Court of Appeals recently re-emphasized long standing Georgia case law that prohibits custody from... Read More
Refinance of marital home after divorce in Georgia
One of the most complicated financial aspects of a divorce can be what happens to the marital home when both... Read More