Divorce Process
Why Online Divorce Forms Fail: Focus on Getting to a Deal
Mindset Most divorces can be quite simple, so long as the parties can maintain the correct mindset. A big... Read More
Is ADR Better Than Court?
What is ADR? The term Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) is used to describe any means used by the parties... Read More
How Can I Get a Divorce in Georgia?
How to Get a Divorce At Meriwether & Tharp, we understand that the unpredictable costs and length of time... Read More
Can I Get a Divorce for a Flat Fee?
Traditional Divorce Model The short answer is Yes. The traditional model for a divorce involves the billable... Read More
What is the Process of Discovery?
Discovery Explained The process used by parties in a legal case to gather and exchange information and evidence... Read More
What is the Divorce Process in Georgia?
What is the First Step When You Want a Divorce? While divorce can be a long and challenging process, Meriwether... Read More
Things to Know Before Filing for Divorce
Creating a Divorce Plan At Meriwether & Tharp, we realize that divorce is a major change in one's... Read More
“Cooling Off” Period Waived in Mumbai Divorce
It is always interesting to read about divorce laws in other countries, as they often differ greatly from those in... Read More
Celebrity Family Law Laurence Fishburne
Many times, the filing of a Petition for Divorce is the first step in a divorce process, as this begins the divorce... Read More
Chinese Divorce Exam
In Georgia, couples wishing to divorce are fortunate to have the option of a no-fault divorce. This means that a... Read More
Common Times To Get Divorced
Every divorcing couple has their own, personal reasons for pulling the plug on their marriage. Sometimes the impetus... Read More
Divorce and Depositions – You Can’t Get Out Of It
Depositions in divorce cases are not often pleasant. In fact, it is the discovery tool that many people dread the... Read More
Thirteen Reasons to Divorce in Georgia: Part 4
Reason #4: You were forced into marriage against your will. As mentioned in the second part of our series on the... Read More
Thirteen Reasons to Divorce in Georgia: Part 3
Continuing our blog series Georgia’s thirteen statutory grounds for divorce according to O.C.G.A. §... Read More
Thirteen Reasons to Divorce in Georgia: Part 2
Continuing our blog series Georgia’s thirteen statutory grounds for divorce according to O.C.G.A. §... Read More
Thirteen Reasons to Divorce in Georgia: Part 1
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 Served With A Petition For Divorce – Don’t Ignore It!
If you are served with a Petition for Divorce, you may be feeling many emotions - sadness over the end of your... Read More
Georgia Divorce – Where to File
Once you have decided to file for divorce, the first thing you must determine is where to file. Each state has its... Read More
Leave Your Spouse without Deserting Your Spouse
If it were easy to live with your spouse you probably wouldn't be considering divorce. Yet, often times a spouse... Read More
Can I Finalize my Georgia Divorce Without Going to Court?
In Georgia, whether you have to go to court to finalize your divorce depends on many factors, including whether the... Read More
Proposed Massachusetts Law Prohibits Sex During Divorce
As Atlanta divorce attorneys, it is our goal to provide the best and most useful advice possible to our clients.... Read More
What Are The Grounds For Divorce In Georgia?
In Georgia, there are a total of thirteen grounds for divorce that may be alleged by a spouse as a foundation for... Read More
My Spouse Won’t Turn Over His Retirement Account Records
In most family law matters, the court requires each party to disclose his or her financial circumstances to the... Read More
Am I Entitled to A Jury Trial in My Georgia Divorce Case?
In Georgia, depending on the nature of the family law case, the parties to the matter are indeed entitled to a jury... Read More
For a Georgia divorce, do I have to retain a lawyer?
In Georgia, you are not required to be represented by a lawyer in a divorce action. When a party does not have an... Read More