Divorce

Cost of Divorce At Meriwether & Tharp, we understand divorce can be a long and costly process. The length... Read More

Traditional Divorce Model The short answer is Yes. The traditional model for a divorce involves the billable... Read More

Check out our cost effective Uncontested Divorce options here. Do you have a contested divorce? Read about our... Read More

Discovery Explained The process used by parties in a legal case to gather and exchange information and evidence... Read More

Annulment vs. Divorce Although divorce is the most common way a marriage is terminated, a Georgia marriage... Read More

What is Alimony? Alimony is a legal obligation ordered by the court for one spouse to pay support and... Read More

Child Custody If you have children, custody can be one of the most important—if not the most... Read More

Child Support Worksheet Child support in Georgia is calculated by using the Georgia Online Child Support... Read More

Navigating the Fine Line: Marital v. Separate In some cases, the actions of married parties can transform... Read More

How is Property Divided in a Divorce? In most Georgia divorce cases, one of the core issues is how debts and... Read More

Cost Efficiency Because each family law matter is unique, it is difficult to accurately predict the costs of a... Read More

What's Going to Happen to My Children? When going through a divorce, a question on the forefront of nearly... Read More

What is Child Support? If you have minor children, you might have questions about child support.... Read More

How Much Does the Average Divorce Cost? The cost of every divorce is different since each case has unique facts... Read More

What is the First Step When You Want a Divorce? While divorce can be a long and challenging process, Meriwether... Read More

Creating a Divorce Plan At Meriwether & Tharp, we realize that divorce is a major change in one's... Read More

Since the legalization of gay marriage in the United States, courts in some states have struggled to balance gay... Read More

It is always interesting to read about divorce laws in other countries, as they often differ greatly from those in... Read More

In Georgia, the courts will not let a divorce case sit outstanding for an indefinite period of time. Rather, in most... Read More

One of the first questions clients ask divorce attorneys is: How long is this process going to take? The second... Read More

In Georgia, marital assets are divided equitably upon a divorce. This means that the assets will be divided fairly... Read More

In Georgia, couples wishing to divorce are fortunate to have the option of a no-fault divorce. This means that a... Read More

The modes of communication have increased exponentially over the past decade or so, greatly changing the evidence... Read More

In most states, including Georgia, there are enumerated grounds for divorce which include several fault based... Read More

It seems that there are often headlines about celebrities filing for divorce, then reconciling, then filing again.... Read More

Every divorcing couple has their own, personal reasons for pulling the plug on their marriage. Sometimes the impetus... Read More

In Georgia, and in the rest of the United States, there are specified grounds for divorce. O.C.G.A. §19-5-3. For... Read More

Divorces by people age 50 and older are not extremely common, but are happening more often that they used to.... Read More

There are hundreds of reasons people get divorced - from infidelity to battles over work and kids to irreconcilable... Read More

What’s your credit score? Will you be able to refinance the marital home if you keep it? What are your monthly... Read More

Divorce attorneys see both men and women initiating divorce actions. Sometimes the husband and wife even want to... Read More

Divorce is tough, on several different levels. Even under the very best circumstances, divorce still represents the... Read More

Divorce is a complex legal issue consisting of four core elements: division of marital assets, child custody, child... Read More

As discussed in a previous blog, divorce can have a huge impact on the children involved, and can even put their... Read More

Clearly divorce can have an impact on the health of the spouses going through it. (See previous blogs.) But did you... Read More

We have posted several blogs on this site about the impact of divorce on one's health. Now, a new study reveals that... Read More

Those going through a divorce are often thinking about ways to cut back on spending, and this may include... Read More

In every Georgia divorce, there are four issues that must be resolved either by settlement agreement or court Order:... Read More

Once a divorce Petitioner files all of the documents and pleadings required to initiate a divorce case in the court... Read More

The divorce process can be an extremely stressful and difficult time for both estranged spouses involved. However,... Read More

If you are currently going through divorce in Georgia, you have likely already found that having a divorce attorney... Read More

In Georgia, there are thirteen grounds for divorce. The thirteenth reason a couple may seek divorce in Georgia is... Read More

It is very common for attorneys to provide guidance on how to choose the best divorce attorney, but rarely ever are... Read More

Is your divorce making you sick? Although this may seek like a farfetched proposition at first blush, the stress and... Read More

Additional Resources Don't Make These Common Divorce Mistakes Strategy for Your Divorce Is My Spouse... Read More

Wrapping up our blog series Georgia’s thirteen statutory grounds for divorce according to O.C.G.A. §... Read More

As Georgia divorce attorneys, we commonly hear questions such as “If I guess my husband’s computer... Read More

Continuing our blog series Georgia’s thirteen statutory grounds for divorce according to O.C.G.A. §... Read More

Continuing our blog series Georgia’s thirteen statutory grounds for divorce according to O.C.G.A. §... Read More

As discussed in our prior post concerning the consequence for failure to pay child support in Georgia, failing to... Read More

Continuing our blog series Georgia’s thirteen statutory grounds for divorce according to O.C.G.A. §... Read More

Continuing our blog series Georgia’s thirteen statutory grounds for divorce according to O.C.G.A. §... Read More

Some people file for divorce after months or years of counseling and trying hard to make the marriage work. Others... Read More

As we mention in many of these blogs, going through a divorce is incredibly difficult. It is made even more... Read More

Reason #8: Your spouse is going to jail. Marriage is a partnership, and as discussed in Part 7 of our series... Read More

Reason #7: Your spouse abandoned you. In order for a partnership to be successful, both partners must cooperate... Read More

Reason #5: Your wife was pregnant by another man when you got married, and you didn’t know it. Due to the... Read More

Divorce is stressful, and it is often characterized by escalating contention between the estranged spouses. Often,... Read More

While divorce is a difficult process, it is easy to take the ability to get a divorce for granted. If your marriage... Read More

In Georgia, there are thirteen statutory grounds for divorce according to O.C.G.A. § 19-5-3. In this series of... Read More

If you are considering divorce in Georgia, you have likely come across many articles and web pages outlining several... Read More

Going through a divorce can often take over your life and become an emotional drain. Nearly every day may be... Read More

Recently, several news outlets have reported the story of a wife who attempted the murder of her husband in an... Read More

When it comes to divorce, it is not uncommon for one spouse to desire a divorce, while the other spouse wishes to... Read More

Divorce is a common occurrence in our society, and because of this many divorce attorneys may not deem it necessary... Read More

Divorce is a common occurrence in our society, and because of this many divorce attorneys may not deem it necessary... Read More

Even though many do not often view it as such, divorce is a loss similar in many respects to the loss of a loved one... Read More

Although it is no surprise that an unhealthy marriage can take a toll on both spouses mental, emotional and physical... Read More

This site has featured several articles about how social media can have an impact on your relationship and/or... Read More

Last month, the United States Supreme Court declined to hear several cases brought by states seeking to keep... Read More

In the United States, many people take the daily freedoms we have for granted - including the freedom to divorce.... Read More

As more and more states are legalizing same sex marriage, the number of same sex couples who have gotten married has... Read More

Divorce is often hard on both parties, both emotionally, mentally, physically and economically. The loss of a... Read More

Each year, hundreds of thousands of couples marry each year in the United States, and it is estimated that at some... Read More

Everyone experiences periods of ups and downs in their marriage. But which gender is more likely to be unhappy in... Read More

It goes without saying that many couples begin the process of growing their family with the intention to remain... Read More

Choosing the right divorce attorney is one of the most important steps a potential divorce litigant can make to... Read More

Many divorcés or soon to be divorcés who are familiar with the Social Security program or Social Security... Read More

Co-parenting can be a nightmare. Ineffective communication, residual resentment, lack of trust and differing... Read More

A research study lead by Russell Clayton, a doctoral student in the University Of Missouri School Of Journalism... Read More

There are 13 grounds for divorce in Georgia, one of which is “irretrievably broken”, Georgia’s... Read More

There have been several recent studies about the health benefits marriage can have for a person. Another recent... Read More

As with many topics and questions concerning Georgia family law and Georgia divorce, the answer to the above posed... Read More

The majority of divorces are resolved pursuant to a settlement agreement. This means that the parties negotiated... Read More

There are countless articles, advice columns and books dedicated to helping individuals detect whether their spouse... Read More

In the increasingly technological society we live in, there seems to be an app for almost every activity from... Read More

There is no question that divorce hurts. Anger, loneliness, betrayal, sadness, and a sense of loss are common... Read More

According to both national and local Tennessee news media sources, country singer Trace Adkins and his wife of 16... Read More

"Alimony is taxable to the recipient and deductible payor." Upon the close of a divorce matter, many parties are... Read More

Over the last three years, studies have shown that the U.S. divorce rate has been increasing steadily since it hit a... Read More

As Georgia divorce attorneys, we have seen firsthand the developing trend of couples opting for extended separation... Read More

In reviewing our series concerning the four parts of Georgia divorce it becomes obvious that there are several... Read More

In our original post entitled "The Four Parts of Georgia Divorce," we touched base on the purpose of child support... Read More

Continuing from our previous post entitled "The Four Parts of Georgia Divorce," child custody in Georgia is... Read More

Recently, in our article concerning defamation in Georgia divorce, we discussed the risk of being held liable for... Read More

According to a new study concentrating on the impact of spousal employment on divorce suggests that there is a... Read More

As Georgia divorce attorneys, we know that the divorce process may be intimidating to some. It is often the case... Read More

Although car insurance and divorce do not appear to be related concepts at first blush, in our experience as Georgia... Read More

Certain months commemorate specific events - February is Black History Month. April is National Autism Awareness... Read More

If someone were to ask you whether the divorce rate is higher in traditionally "red" states or traditionally "blue"... Read More

Intentionally lying under oath during a Georgia divorce matter is not a technique that should be employed in an... Read More

It is not uncommon for us as Georgia divorce attorneys to hear the question: “Can I sue my ex-spouse or soon... Read More

To the dismay of several fans of the celebrity couple, Paula Patton and Robin Thicke recently announced that they... Read More

Whether a divorce is highly contested or the spouses agree to all terms, there are four main issues that must be... Read More

Mistakenly, many individuals believe it is possible and advisable to conceal the fact they have certain assets... Read More

You arrive on time and at the planned location, and you are absolutely excited to spend some time with your... Read More

While the divorce process in Georgia is not overly complex, family law attorneys often hear complaints: Why does it... Read More

In most family law matters, the court requires each party to disclose his or her financial circumstances to the... Read More

Whether couples have been married for 6 months or 60 years a common question upon divorce is: "Can my spouse get... Read More

The short answer to this question is: No, as long as your ex-spouse’s retirement account is indeed a 401(k).... Read More

Yes. Although you may be unable to locate your spouse in order to serve him or her with the divorce papers, you may... Read More

In Georgia, Guardians Ad Litem (GALs) are generally attorneys who are appointed by the judge presiding over a... Read More

Unlike some states such as California or Arizona, Georgia is not a community property state. This means that unlike... Read More

Legal separation is a concept that many are aware of due to media coverage of celebrity or other high profile... Read More

Has your ex-spouse recently began dating? Or, does he or she have a new girlfriend or boyfriend that you don't... Read More

For many individuals going through the divorce process in Georgia, this is often the first experience they have had... Read More

Upon divorce in Georgia, marital property is divided equitably between the spouses according to Georgia’s... Read More

Sometimes, after a divorce is filed, the parties decide they would rather work on saving their marriage and want to... Read More

When you choose to get married, you have most likely found someone with whom you share similar interests and... Read More

The divorce is final. The issues of child support, alimony and property division have been finalized, and you were... Read More

Whether the divorce is after a 5 month marriage or a 50 year marriage, divorce is hard, and unfortunately sometimes... Read More

The brief answer to this question is: It is generally not possible to "reopen" or modify the division of property... Read More

In Georgia, adultery can impact many aspects of a divorce case, including alimony, equitable division and child... Read More

If you are seeking a divorce here in Georgia, this is likely the first and hopefully last interaction you will have... Read More

It is not uncommon for many divorcing parents to come to an agreement in their Marital Dissolution Agreement or... Read More

After months of rumors concerning discord in the couple’s marriage, reality star Khloe Kardashian filed for... Read More

In most instances, child support endures until the minor child for whom child support is being paid reaches the age... Read More

Generally, the tort or civil offense of alienation of affection can be defined as a lawsuit in which one spouse... Read More

Many parents going through divorce or a child custody battle in Georgia are likely intimately familiar with the... Read More

If you are going through a divorce in Georgia, especially if you have chosen to represent yourself, it is very... Read More

To restore or not to restore? A question that is commonly pondered by women before, during, and even after the... Read More

The decision whether to stay or seek a divorce is a very personal decision, and it is one that only you can make. If... Read More

Generally, there is no right way to break the news to your children that you and your spouse are getting a divorce.... Read More

Well, there used to be an app for that, the "Boyfriend Tracker." This app which was available in Google's Play store... Read More

In Georgia, several counties have chosen to implement parenting seminars, which are programs "designed to educate... Read More

There are occasions when a party wants or needs to file a Petition to initiate a family law case, but cannot afford... Read More

No, not necessarily. In fact, the title “permanent alimony” may be a tad misleading. According to Georgia law,... Read More

The holiday season, especially Christmas is often an especially difficult for divorced parents. In many parenting... Read More

Your divorce is finally over. Although you wife was awarded primary physical custody, you were awarded significant... Read More

Your spouse may be using a dirty trick against you in your divorce case, and you may not find out about it until it... Read More

The holiday season – it should be a time of joy, happiness and thankfulness. However, for many individuals... Read More

Additional Resources What the costs of the divorce? I Can't Afford to Pay Attorney's Fees What Should I... Read More

One of the most common questions we as divorce attorneys encounter during the initial stages of a divorce is:... Read More

According to several celebrity news outlets, the 17 year long marriage of critically acclaimed actor and filmmaker... Read More

Are you concerned that once your son's or daughter's divorce is finalized, you will no longer be able to see or... Read More

As Georgia divorce attorneys, unfortunately it is not uncommon for us to hear stories about divorcing couples who... Read More

The brief answer to this question is: Not generally. But, as with every other question regarding Georgia's domestic... Read More

Once you are served with a Complaint for Divorce in Georgia, you have 30 days in which to file an Answer to the... Read More

Does your husband make less money than you? Does your wife have a higher income? If you are a husband or wife who... Read More

Knowledge is power. This is a very familiar saying that is equally as true in the realm of divorce as it is in any... Read More

In Georgia, there is no requirement that one spouse vacate the marital residence during the pendency of the... Read More

We have all heard the statistic that in the United States, nearly 50% of all first marriages end in divorce.... Read More

Using social media irresponsibly during your divorce can potentially lead to disastrous results. In our previous... Read More

It is certain that Ari Schochet, a New Jersey man who has been sent to jail multiple times in the last two years... Read More

As divorce attorneys, we see couples seek divorce for a myriad of reasons, ranging from financial difficulties to... Read More

At first glance, the above title may be a tad bit puzzling. You may be thinking: “Of course adults may need... Read More

If you are currently undergoing a domestic relations action in Atlanta or Fulton County, such as a divorce,... Read More

As Atlanta divorce attorneys, we are often asked: "Should I move out? If I do, what are the repercussions and what... Read More

Put plainly, the discovery phase of a divorce case is a process during which each party to the case can collect case... Read More

Divorce and other issues of family law are often popular topics of conversation, especially celebrity divorce news.... Read More

Attorney's fees, expert testimony costs, home appraisal fees, alimony, child support, and property division. These... Read More

Trusts are asset protection devices that may be used by individual spouses who wish to protect separate assets upon... Read More

Although there have been several rumors concerning the superstar couple’s marriage – No, Will and Jada are not... Read More

It is not uncommon for individuals going through a divorce to begin new relationships post separation.  It is... Read More

Father's Day should be a day for dad's to enjoy the opportunity to spend quality time with their children, and for... Read More

Forgiveness may be good for the soul, but it could possibly be very damaging to your divorce case. According to... Read More

If your divorce attorney is not returning your calls, you need to take immediate steps to protect yourself. First,... Read More

Have you ever thought there was something your spouse wasn't sharing with you? You may be right. Below are five... Read More

Upon divorce, remarriage is often the last thing on a new divorcée's mind. But, there is life after divorce, and... Read More

Ah, back to school time. This is a time that is often loved by many parents and loathed by several students. But,... Read More

Divorce is hard. It doesn’t have to be nasty, but often even the most amicable divorces take a toll on the... Read More

According to WebMD, "Narcissism is a term used to describe a focus on the self and self-admiration that is taken to... Read More

In Georgia, persons may request a name change of their minor child(ren) by filing a verified petition in the... Read More

There are thirteen grounds for divorce in Georgia, the eleventh of which is [i]ncurable mental illness."... Read More

Upon divorce, many women who chose to take on their husband’s last name during marriage often desire to resume... Read More

This is the first post of a series dedicated to one large golden egg weighing on everyone's mind when beginning a... Read More

In Georgia, a court may require a purported father to pay child support, even if he is found not to be the... Read More

How would Georgia law apply to a divorce, child custody, paternity or legitimation action in which 22 children were... Read More

As previously discussed in our post entitled “If I am not Satisfied with my representation, may I hire a new... Read More

There are thirteen grounds for divorce in Georgia, the third of which is "[i]mpotency at the time of the marriage."... Read More

There are thirteen grounds for divorce in Georgia, the first of which is "[i]ntermarriage by persons within the... Read More

What do Morgan Freeman, Robin Williams, and Arnold Schwarzenegger have in common? They were all over 50 years of age... Read More

In Early June, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that he and his wife Lyudmila plan to end their marriage... Read More

Often, when a marriage begins to deteriorate, both spouses know it. However, despite this knowledge, many spouses... Read More

Many say that communication is the key to maintaining healthy relationships. If this indeed is the case, then... Read More

Social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or Tumblr are often wonderful ways to remain connected with... Read More

Today, it is not uncommon to hear the phrase, "50% of all marriage in the United States end in divorce." This... Read More

Often, divorcing couples are on the same page about wanting to get a divorce. There are times, however, when one... Read More

How long is too long to wait for your former spouse to perform under the terms of your Divorce Agreement? The... Read More

As a Georgia divorce attorney, I am often asked what can be done to speed through the divorce process and obtain a... Read More

Due to the downward turn in the economy, our Georgia family law firm often receives calls from people who are... Read More

As a divorce attorney, I am often asked whether some Georgia divorce requirements may be waived in certain... Read More

In Georgia, if a person is confronted with a trust case involving fraudulent conveyance, the first question they... Read More

In Georgia, adultery, defined as a person voluntarily having "sexual intercourse with a person other than his or... Read More

In Georgia and in other parts of the country, more and more couples are choosing to live together without getting... Read More

Question: Can I get a wage garnishment for back child support on Georgia? Answer: In Georgia, you cannot obtain a... Read More

In Georgia, it often occurs that one party wishes to retain the marital home after a divorce. If the Husband and... Read More

Question: How do I prevent my ex-spouse from stopping alimony payments? Answer: If your ex-spouse has a Court... Read More

A problem sometimes faced by individuals in Georgia embroiled in either a divorce or a custody dispute with a... Read More

In more than a few recent cases, the stumbling block to settling the case has been the marital home. As a result... Read More

In the first two parts of the discussion regarding personal injury awards in Georgia divorce cases, we examined... Read More

According to an article on HuffingtonPost.com, a new study entitled "Divorce and Death" which appears in the... Read More

Although you and your spouse are ending your marriage, if you have children together then you will always have a... Read More

A recent article on forbes.com addressed five costly mistakes made during divorce proceedings. Divorcing Women:... Read More

I recently read an interesting article about how a parent's smoking may affect child custody. Smokers losing... Read More

The Supreme Court of Georgia recently heard an interesting case regarding separate property in a Georgia divorce.... Read More

Under Georgia law, both parties in a divorce are required to attend a parenting seminar in Georgia if the parties... Read More

Under Georgia law, both parties in a divorce are required to attend a parenting seminar in Georgia if the parties... Read More

Under Georgia law, both parties in a divorce are required to attend a parenting seminar if the parties have... Read More

Under Georgia law, both parties in a divorce are required to attend a parenting seminar in Georgia if the parties... Read More

A recent article on ABAJournal.com recently reported how one Georgia court is currently wrestling with a tough a... Read More

Georgia divorce attorneys are often asked whether a party will remain responsible for an ex-spouse’s personal... Read More

In Georgia, child support payments are calculated to cover all the minor children in a household. However, when an... Read More

Extra-marital relationships that are occur during your divorce proceedings can have a huge impact on your divorce... Read More

The Supreme Court of Georgia recently heard a case addressing the issue of retroactive alimony modification in... Read More

With the increasing publicity related to celebrities and their custody disputes (Usher, T.O., Mindy McCready and... Read More

The Supreme Court of Georgia recently affirmed a divorce action where the husband was awarded primary physical... Read More

The Supreme Court of Georgia recently reversed a trial court’s decision in a custody modification case because... Read More

Residency Requirements In Georgia, when spouses live in different counties, or if one spouse lives in Georgia... Read More

Georgia divorce attorneys are often asked whether the filing of a divorce action means the parties are legally... Read More

The Supreme Court of Georgia recently heard an appeal of a divorce case, which highlights the security, or risk... Read More

In Georgia, even in divorce cases with two fit parents, one parent will be awarded primary physical custody. In a... Read More

In Georgia, child support is calculated using the child support worksheets to obtain a presumptive child support... Read More

With the holiday season upon us, many divorced parents in Georgia will look to their parenting plan for guidance on... Read More

The Georgia Court of Appeals recently heard a case addressing an alleged modification of a divorce decree in a... Read More

Georgia divorce lawyers are often asked how long an average divorce takes in this state. This is a difficult... Read More

In Georgia, a spouse who has an affair risks the affair playing a large role in the outcome of the divorce case,... Read More

The Supreme Court of Georgia recently heard a case dealing with supervised visitation that was to be phased out... Read More

When divorcing parents are trying to reach an agreement on holiday visitation, the holidays most often discussed... Read More

A recently released 2009 report from the U.S. Census found that divorce rates vary by region, and are highest in... Read More

Under Georgia law, both parties in a divorce are required to attend a parenting seminar in Georgia if the parties... Read More

Our Atlanta divorce attorneys have recently learned of some interactive websites that may be helpful for parents... Read More

In Georgia, in addition to alimony being subject to modification due to a change in the income and financial... Read More

In Georgia, there are certain degrees of relationship within which marriage is prohibited. Specifically, marriage... Read More

In Georgia, same sex marriage is prohibited. Specifically, Georgia law states that it is “the public policy of... Read More

The Georgia Court of Appeals recently upheld an order for supervised visitation, despite the father’s... Read More

The Supreme Court of Georgia recently addressed a divorce case, which highlights what can happen when the final... Read More

Under Georgia law, both parties in a divorce are required to attend a parenting seminar in Georgia if the parties... Read More

If your divorce is final in Georgia, your divorce decree will state who has legal and physical custody of the... Read More

The Supreme Court of Georgia recently reversed a trial court’s decision regarding a restriction on overnight... Read More

The 9th Judicial District (Forsyth and Cherokee counties) recently added another June parenting seminar date:... Read More

The Supreme Court of Georgia often hears appeals of custody determinations, though the standard to overturn a... Read More

With school getting out and summer upon us, it seems appropriate to discuss summer visitation. Whether you are... Read More

The Supreme Court of Georgia recently held a Husband to the exact language in his divorce decree, even though it... Read More

The Supreme Court of Georgia recently upheld a monetary judgment against a third party in a divorce action. Huling... Read More

The Supreme Court of Georgia recently clarified the meaning of “attends school” as it relates to child... Read More

The 9th Judicial District (Forsyth and Cherokee counties) recently revised its April - June 2011 parenting seminar... Read More

Under Georgia law, alimony may be awarded in a divorce action "to either party in accordance with the needs of the... Read More

Under Georgia law, alimony may be awarded in a divorce action "to either party in accordance with the needs of the... Read More

Under Georgia law, alimony may be awarded in a divorce action "to either party in accordance with the needs of the... Read More

Under Georgia law, alimony may be awarded in a divorce action "to either party in accordance with the needs of the... Read More

Any case in Georgia involving child custody must have a formal parenting plan incorporated into the final decree.... Read More

The Supreme Court of Georgia recently made an interesting, if not surprising, ruling, denying a parenting time... Read More

Today in An Atlanta Divorce Attorney’s Thoughts on Celebrity Divorce, I’m going to discuss the brewing custody... Read More

The court can deviate from the presumptive child support amount calculated by the child support worksheets for... Read More

The court can deviate from the presumptive child support amount calculated by the child support worksheets for... Read More

Under Georgia law, both parties in a divorce are required to attend a parenting seminar in Georgia if the parties... Read More

Under Georgia law, both parties in a divorce are required to attend a parenting seminar in Georgia if the parties... Read More

The court can deviate from the presumptive child support amount calculated by the child support worksheets for... Read More

Georgia courts can deviate from the presumptive child support amount calculated by the child support worksheets for... Read More

Georgia courts can deviate from the presumptive child support amount calculated by the child support worksheets for... Read More

The court can deviate from the presumptive child support amount calculated by the child support worksheets for... Read More

The court can deviate from the presumptive child support amount calculated by the child support worksheets for... Read More

The court can deviate from the presumptive child support amount calculated by the child support worksheets for... Read More

The court can deviate from the presumptive child support amount calculated by the child support worksheets for... Read More

The court can deviate from the presumptive child support amount calculated by the child support worksheets for... Read More

The Supreme Court of Georgia recently heard a case regarding whether property owned by a third party can be... Read More

The Supreme Court of Georgia recently reinstated a bright line rule regarding a party retaining the benefits of a... Read More

This week in An Atlanta Divorce Attorney’s Thoughts on Celebrity Divorce, I’m going to discuss the recent... Read More

This week in An Atlanta Divorce Attorney’s Thoughts on Celebrity Divorce, I’m going to discuss the... Read More

In this weekly installment of An Atlanta Divorce Attorney's Thoughts on Celebrity Divorce, I will discuss the... Read More

The Georgia Supreme Court recently emphasized the importance of the specific language in a Georgia divorce... Read More

In Georgia, parties cannot obtain a divorce except on one of 13 grounds allowed by law,the twelfth of which is... Read More

In Georgia, parties cannot obtain a divorce except on one of 13 grounds allowed by law.OCGA §19-5-3. The eleventh... Read More

Under Georgia law, both parties in a divorce are required to attend a parenting seminar if the parties have... Read More

In Georgia, parties cannot obtain a divorce except on one of 13 grounds allowed by law.OCGA §19-5-3. The tenth... Read More

In Georgia, parties cannot obtain a divorce except on one of 13 grounds allowed by law.OCGA §19-5-3. The ninth... Read More

Under Georgia law, both parties in a divorce are required to attend a parenting seminar if the parties have... Read More

In Georgia, parties cannot obtain a divorce except on one of 13 grounds allowed by law.OCGA §19-5-3. The third... Read More

Unfortunately, it can often take a long time to finalize a contested divorce in Georgia. Often, there are issues... Read More

Paternity testing during a divorce case is not extremely common, but this issue does arise. The Georgia Court of... Read More

In this era of social networking websites such as Facebook and My Space, you can find out just about anything... Read More

Your first meeting with an Atlanta divorce attorney will be a time for your attorney to gather information about... Read More

When presenting your divorce, custody modification, child support modification, or other family law case to the... Read More

As we have discussed on previous blogs, Georgia is an equitable distribution state, which means that a division of... Read More

In child support case, the court may order a parent, or both parents, to obtain and maintain a life insurance... Read More

Recently, the Georgia Court of Appeals affirmed the enforcement of a divorce settlement agreement over the... Read More

There are two kids of custody: physical custody and legal custody. Legal custody has to do with decision making... Read More

Holidays are special times for most families and one of the most difficult things for divorcing parents to come to... Read More

It is often confusing for spouses who live in different states to figure out the appropriate state in which to... Read More

Recently, the Supreme Court of Georgia affirmed a Gwinnett Superior Court’s granting of a wife’s motion to... Read More

An important issue for many parents is how payment for children’s extracurricular activities is handled in... Read More

In part three of our ten part series on how to effectively use mediation in your contested divorce case, we will... Read More

In part two of our ten part series on how to effectively use mediation, we will continue to examine steps to take... Read More

If you are working on settling an Atlanta divorce with your spouse and trying to determine the amount of child... Read More

As we have discussed on previous blogs, Georgia is an equitable distribution state which means that a division of... Read More

An interesting alimony modification case from Cumming, Georgia was recently reviewed (and affirmed) by the Georgia... Read More

On May 4, 2009, the Supreme Court affirmed the ruling in the Fulton County divorce case of Patel v. Patel... Read More

On May 4, 2009, the Georgia Supreme Court affirmed the ruling in the Atlanta Divorce case of Patel v. Patel... Read More

This week brings the annual Family Law Institute for Georgia family law attorneys. During this three day seminar... Read More

On March 23, 2009, the Supreme Court of Georgia affirmed the trial court’s denial of the wife’s motion for new... Read More

Simply put, joint custody means that both parents share equal input and/or spend equal amount of time with the... Read More

Adultery on the part of one spouse can affect many aspects of a alimony , including alimony, equitable... Read More

If your ex-spouse fails to comply with a final divorce decree, there are certain actions, such as filing a motion... Read More

Due to the unique system under which divorces are handled in Atlanta as part of the Fulton County Family Law Pilot... Read More

In Georgia, divorces are filed in the Superior Courts. In order to file for divorce in Georgia, the Court must... Read More

Georgia’s Domestic Relations Financial Affidavit (DRFA) is a sworn financial statement required by most counties... Read More

On January 12, 2009, the Supreme Court of Georgia addressed an interesting issue regarding equitable division of... Read More

In Rumley-Miawama v. Miawama (S08F1541), the Supreme Court of Georgia heard a Wife's appeal from the judgment in... Read More

Our final blog entry in our Atlanta Divorce Lawyers Guide to Divorce and Family Law Cases in Fulton County,... Read More

The topic of "Late Case Evaluations" is our next blog entry in our Atlanta Divorce Lawyers Guide to Divorce and... Read More

In a Georgia divorce, there are two documents where you can ask for your name to be restored back to your maiden... Read More

According to O.C.G.A. § 19-6-2, you can be awarded attorney’s fees in a divorce, but the award of attorney’s... Read More

This blog entry on Atlanta Divorce Lawyers Guide to Divorce and Family Law Cases in Fulton County, Georgia pertains... Read More

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

Over the years as divorce attorneys in Atlanta, we have received several calls from both women and men in which... Read More

According to Georgia law, alimony is defined as "an allowance out of one party's estate made for the support of the... Read More

Once your divorce is final, we recommend that you keep certain documents, especially if you are receiving child... Read More

A friend of mine recently asked me – who is the best divorce lawyer in Atlanta? While of course my ego... Read More

Because Atlanta is located in Fulton County, Georgia, most divorces and family law cases in Atlanta go through this... Read More

The procedure for obtaining a temporary protective order for family violence is unique compared to other court... Read More

Unfortunately, we often get calls from prospective clients who have been victims of domestic violence (aka family... Read More

As a divorce attorney in Atlanta, I have noticed a recent trend wherein the simple question of when was the... Read More

On November 17, 2008, the Supreme Court upheld Judge Batchelor’s (Gwinnett Superior Court) decision in regards... Read More

In a contested divorce, the answer to this is simple – YES. Since it is a contested matter, a hearing before a... Read More

If your spouse’s attorney serves you with Interrogatories, Requests for Production of Documents, and Requests... Read More

According the Georgia Rules of Professional Conduct, a lawyer can represent only one of the spouses in a divorce.... Read More

According to O.C.G.A. § 44-1-1, there are two types of property – real property and personal property. Real... Read More

During a civil case, one of the party’s attorneys may suggest using one of the discovery procedures to obtain... Read More

Although child support is not deductible by a payee, alimony is generally deductible by the payer and must be... Read More

On November 3, 2008, the Supreme Court of Georgia reached decision by a 4 to 3 vote, that held a party could seek... Read More

Under Georgia law, both parties in a divorce are required to attend a parenting seminar in Georgia if the parties... Read More

While we spend a lot of time in this blog talking about various divorce sub-topics in Georgia, most people coming... Read More

Although generally you cannot deduct legal fees you have incurred in obtaining a divorce, there are several... Read More

The Georgia Supreme Court issued an order today in Pineres v. George, S08A0773, which has several implications for... Read More

There are several misconceptions about the award of alimony in a divorce case. Some people believe that if his or... Read More

Many people assume that the mother automatically receives custody of the minor children in a divorce whether she... Read More

Georgia is a “no-fault” divorce state, so you can get a divorce based solely on the grounds that the marriage... Read More

In Georgia, there are three ways to properly serve your spouse with notice of your divorce. First, if you feel... Read More

DeKalb County (Avondale Estates, Chamblee, Decatur, Doraville, Lithonia, and Stone Mountain) offers its Seminar for... Read More

The Supreme Court of Georgia recently heard an interesting case regarding self-executing child support provisions... Read More

In Georgia, your spouse generally has thirty days to respond to your discovery requests, such as interrogatories,... Read More

In part five of our ten part series on how to effectively use mediation in your contested divorce case, we will... Read More

The divorce process is difficult for all parties involved. When someone is going through a divorce, he or she may... Read More

In Georgia, child support is calculated using both the mother's and the father's incomes.O.C.G.A. §19-6-15.... Read More

If you and your former spouse were married for longer than ten (10) years and paid into the Social Security Trust... Read More

This blog entry regarding tax issues related to a divorce is intended to alert you to issues to think about and... Read More

Our first in this series on child support analysis will focus on the impact of looking at BOTH parents' incomes in... Read More

When celebrity family law cases make national news, clients often wonder how the case would turn out in Georgia. In... Read More

Atlanta divorce attorneys are often asked whether a party has to pay alimony or child support when the order... Read More

For those seeking a divorce in Fulton County (which includes the cities of Alpharetta, Atlanta, Johns Creek,... Read More

To initiate a divorce action in Georgia, one party must file a Petition for Divorce in the county in which their... Read More

A recent Georgia divorce case was appealed to the Supreme Court of Georgia due to payment of transcript costs.... Read More

In Georgia, there is a difference between the evidence that can be presented in a temporary hearing versus a final... Read More

Forsyth County (Cumming) and Cherokee County (Ball Ground, Canton, and Woodstock) are part of the 9th judicial... Read More

Family law clients often want to bring their parents, siblings or friends in to meet with their attorney. It is... Read More

In Georgia, parties cannot obtain a divorce except on one of 13 grounds allowed by law,the thirteenth of which is... Read More

In the United States, property, assets, and debts are generally divided in one of two different ways during a... Read More

The Georgia Supreme Court recently upheld a short time frame for payment of lump sum alimony and property division... Read More

Fulton County (Alpharetta, Atlanta, Johns Creek, Milton, Roswell) offers its Family in Transition seminar in order... Read More

Though child support is generally thought of as being paid in monthly installments, the Georgia Supreme Court... Read More

In part one of our ten part series on how to effectively use mediation, we will examine steps to take to make sure... Read More

Under Georgia law, both parties in a divorce are required to attend a parenting seminar if the parties have... Read More

In a highly contested Atlanta divorce, the costs can rise quickly. Since most contested Atlanta divorces involve... Read More

In Georgia, a judgment for permanent alimony for the support of a spouse “shall be subject to revision upon... Read More

In Georgia, a civil action, including a divorce, cannot go forward until the defendant is served with a copy of all... Read More

According to O.C.G.A. 19-5-2, you must reside in the State of Georgia for a period of six (6) months before you... Read More

A research study by Bowling Green State University's National Center for Marriage and Family Research (NCFMR)... Read More

With the ongoing real estate decline, couples involved in a Cherokee County divorce are finding that the most... Read More

Atlanta divorce attorneys are often asked about common law marriage. According to Georgia law, “no common-law... Read More

In Georgia, parties cannot obtain a divorce except on one of 13 grounds allowed by law.OCGA §19-5-3. The fifth... Read More

This is an often asked question that unfortunately, does not really have an answer. The reason for this is the... Read More

There are thirteen grounds for divorce in Georgia, the sixth of which is adultery. OCGA §19-5-3(6). In... Read More

As Atlanta divorce attorneys, we are often asked about the right way to tell children that you and your spouse are... Read More

There are thirteen grounds for divorce in Georgia, the fourth of which is "[f]orce, menace, duress, or fraud in... Read More

In divorce and other family law cases, it is very important to follow the letter of the law in filing pleadings... Read More

In every state, there are statutes with residency requirements governing who is able to obtain a divorce in that... Read More

To formally initiate a divorce in Georgia, one party must file a Complaint for Divorce. This is a pleading filed... Read More

In Georgia, for a prenuptial agreement to be deemed enforceable it must pass a three-part test set forth in... Read More

In a word - yes. In Georgia, there are 13 grounds for divorce - intermarriage by persons within the prohibited... Read More

In the past, Georgia courts held that prenuptial agreements made in contemplation of divorce were invalid on the... Read More

Georgia law does not require a complicated or lengthy Petition for Divorce. Rather, the Petition is only required... Read More

Recently, the Georgia Court of Appeals heard a case where a divorce settlement agreement affected property in the... Read More

A question Georgia divorce attorneys are often asked is “Who pays for the divorce?” Generally, each party pays... Read More

One of the most complicated financial aspects of a divorce can be what happens to the marital home when both... Read More

The Supreme Court of Georgia recently reversed a decision of the trial court in a divorce case, which made certain... Read More

According to a "When a Divorce Pays Off," in the Wall Street Journal, elderly Americans may be missing out on... Read More

There are several do-it-yourself, uncontested divorce web sites for people to download forms to help them with... Read More

If you are going through a divorce and you and your spouse have children together, an inevitable question will be:... Read More

Any case in Georgia involving child custody must have a formal parenting plan incorporated into the final decree.... Read More

In most divorce cases, valiant efforts are made through negotiation and mediation to resolve all issues, to save... Read More

Of the four jurisdictional criteria mentioned in our previous post, a clear hierarchy exists. This hierarchy is a... Read More

Under Georgia law, alimony may be awarded in a divorce action "to either party in accordance with the needs of the... Read More

Under the Georgia Child Support Guidelines, expenses for a child’s health insurance premiums are included in the... Read More

This may seem like a fairly simple question and, in actuality, it is simple – a divorce is a legal action in... Read More

Under Georgia law, both parties in a divorce are required to attend a parenting seminar in Georgia if the parties... Read More

People get divorced for an infinite number of reasons. Experienced divorce attorneys don't get shocked too often... Read More

Our next blog entry in our Atlanta Divorce Lawyers Guide to Divorce and Family Law Cases in Fulton County, Georgia... Read More

In Georgia, there are thirteen grounds for divorce. These include:1) Intermarriage between certain relatives;2)... Read More

If you have been on your spouses’ health insurance policy during your marriage, you will most likely not be able... Read More

The Georgia Supreme Court recently affirmed the Court of Appeals' reversal of an alimony award as contrary to the... Read More

Under Georgia law, both parties in a divorce are required to attend a parenting seminar if the parties have... Read More

In these tough economic times, people are often looking for ways to save money. So it is not surprising that... Read More

Atlanta divorce attorneys are often asked how pension plans are divided upon a divorce in Georgia. In general,... Read More

The court can deviate from the presumptive child support amount calculated by the child support worksheets for... Read More

The court can deviate from the presumptive child support amount calculated by the child support worksheets for... Read More

Starting on January 1, 2007, the formula for calculating child support in Georgia changed drastically. For details,... Read More

When going through a divorce in Georgia with minor children involved, there are two categories of custody that you... Read More

In Georgia, as well as around the world, conceiving a child with the use of assisted reproductive technologies can... Read More

It’s that time of year again. Everyone is talking about resolutions and what they want to do to better... Read More