Divorce Process Blogs
What to Do When Your Divorce Takes a Sudden Turn
Logic Over Emotions Divorces are rarely calm and predictable. Emotions often run high, and things can escalate... Read More
Understanding the Divorce Process and Why It Can Take So Long
Divorce is Rarely Short and Sweet Divorce is not emotionally or legally easy. One of the biggest frustrations... Read More
Ways People Hide Money During Divorce and How to Catch Them
Warning: Some People Try to Cheat the System Divorce can be emotionally draining, but it's also a financial... Read More
Georgia Divorce Petition Requirements
Breaking Down the Law and Next Steps Filing for divorce can feel overwhelming, especially when navigating the... Read More
Rebuilding Your Life After Divorce
Overcoming Divorce Divorce is often accompanied by feelings of fear, shame, and guilt. Many of these emotions... Read More
What to Expect at Mediation
What Is Mediation? Mediation is a structured negotiation process facilitated by a neutral third party known as... Read More
How to Have an Amicable Divorce: A Guide to a Respectful and Efficient Separation
Setting the Stage for an Amicable Divorce Divorce is often an emotionally charged and challenging process, but... Read More
Managing Emotional and Financial Challenges After Divorce
Navigating Life After Divorce Divorce is a life-altering event which affects you emotionally, financially, and... Read More
Prioritizing Your Divorce
Prioritizing Your Divorce: Why It Matters and How to Do It Divorce is a major life event, and prioritizing it is... Read More
How to Change Your Name After a Divorce
Changing Your Name After Divorce Going through a divorce is a major life event, and for many, changing their... Read More
How Can We Break the Stigma Around Mental Illness?
Understanding the Connection Between Divorce and Mental Health Divorce is a stressful and emotionally... Read More
Should I File Taxes Jointly During Divorce?
Should I File a Joint Tax Return with My Spouse During Divorce? Tax season can be a particularly stressful time,... Read More
Resolving Joint Debts After Divorce
Protecting Your Financial Future Divorce can be emotionally and financially challenging, particularly when it... Read More
How to Prepare to Be a Great Witness in the Courtroom
Understand Your Role as a Witness Walking into a courtroom to testify can be a daunting experience, whether... Read More
Health Insurance Options After Divorce
What You Need to Know About Health Insurance Post-Divorce Divorce brings a wave of change, and one critical... Read More
Hiring a Private Investigator Could Benefit Your Georgia Divorce
The Role of a Private Investigator in Divorce When going through a divorce in Georgia, emotions often run... Read More
Late Case Evaluations in Georgia Cases
What is a Late Case Evaluation? An open court case can be a stressful and costly process, but for those going... Read More
Tips for a Successful Deposition
What Is a Deposition? A deposition is a tool used during the discovery process of a court case, which allows an... Read More
Complex Discovery in Divorce Cases: Coin Operated Amusement Machines
Income from Coin Operated Amusement Machines (COAM) In some divorce cases, spouses are self-employed. Compared... Read More
Temporary Hearing in Georgia
Understanding Temporary Hearings in Georgia Family Law Navigating family law issues can be complex and... Read More
Moving Out of the Marital Home Without an Agreement
Why Moving Out Is a Mistake During a divorce, there are numerous... Read More
How Quickly Can You Get Divorced in Georgia?
How Long Does Divorce Take? Getting divorced in Georgia can be a quick or lengthy process, heavily influenced... Read More
Navigating Social Media in Family Law Cases
Navigating Social Media in Family Law Cases Social media has become an integral part of our daily lives. These... Read More
What Are Requests for Admissions?
Discovery In family law, the process of resolving a case often involves a process called "Discovery." This... Read More
What Are Requests for Production of Documents?
Understanding Discovery and Requests for Production of Documents While the everyday layperson may feel... Read More
Why You Should Hire a Divorce Lawyer
Do I Need an Attorney? It is commonly recommended that an individual seeking divorce should hire a divorce... Read More
What Are the Grounds for Divorce in Georgia?
No Fault Divorce Traditionally, a person seeking divorce was required to state a reason, or reasons, for... Read More
Avoid Making Divorce Mistakes
Divorce Mistakes At Meriwether & Tharp, we understand that divorce is likely to be a difficult time in... Read More
Is There a Waiting Period for Divorce in Georgia?
Is There a Divorce Waiting Period in Georgia? Yes. Georgia's Superior Court Rules require a minimum of 31 days... Read More
Can You Change Your Mind After Filing for Divorce?
Can I Reconcile with My Spouse After a Divorce Has Been Filed? Yes. Spouses may reconcile their marriage after... Read More
Do You Need a Lawyer in GA for a Divorce?
Do I Need to Hire a Divorce Attorney? Georgia does not require a party to be represented by a lawyer in a... Read More
Can You File for Divorce Yourself in Georgia?
Cheapest Divorce Yes, you can file for divorce yourself in Georgia. The least expensive way to get a divorce... Read More
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
Who Pays Attorney Fees in Divorce in Georgia?
Cost of Divorce At Meriwether & Tharp, we understand divorce can be a long and costly process. The length... 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
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
Uncontested Divorce – Don’t Forget to File an Answer
A divorce is a civil action and, as such, in Georgia, the Civil Practice Act governs the procedural issues in a... Read More
Tips for Testifying at a Deposition or Hearing
When going through a divorce, you may be asked to testify at a deposition or hearing. The thought of being asked... Read More
“Legal for Less” is Likely Too Good to be True
There is an old saying that if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is. This adage applies to many... Read More
Is Your Spouse a “Divorce Bully”?
We are all pretty familiar with the concept of bullying, especially in the context of school or even work. But... Read More
Suspect Your Spouse is Cheating? Georgia’s Discovery Process May Reveal Evidence of Affair
As discussed in our blogs concerning recording telephone conversations and other forms of technological spying, it... Read More
Virtual Infidelity
What exactly constitutes cheating? Is it just sex, or can other acts of betrayal like romantic dates or light night... Read More
Women More Likely To Initiate Divorce
Divorce attorneys see both men and women initiating divorce actions. Sometimes the husband and wife even want to... Read More
Grandchildren of Divorce
The impact of divorce on the children involved is an issue that is contemplated by nearly every divorcing parent,... Read More
Someone You Know is Cheating on their Spouse, Should you Intervene?
A few months ago, a story exploded on social media about two sisters who spotted a woman who was apparently cheating... Read More
Firms Specializing in Divorce Funding may Ease Financial Burden of Divorce
Divorce is tough, on several different levels. Even under the very best circumstances, divorce still represents the... Read More
Divorce and the potential negative impact on children
Clearly divorce can have an impact on the health of the spouses going through it. (See previous blogs.) But did you... Read More
Social Media Accounts are Evidentiary Goldmines during Georgia Divorce
It’s no secret that employers check out the social media profiles of potential hires. Facebook, MySpace,... Read More
Pro Se Divorce – Representing Yourself
Those going through a divorce are often thinking about ways to cut back on spending, and this may include... Read More
Post-Divorce Estate Planning Issues
After going through a divorce, one has to figure out how to navigate life as a single person again. This often... Read More
The 4 Georgia Divorce Issues – What are they and do they apply to you?
In every Georgia divorce, there are four issues that must be resolved either by settlement agreement or court Order:... Read More
Can You Relocate After Your Divorce?
After a divorce is finalized, most people want to live their lives completely free of their ex-spouse. If you and... Read More
Same-Sex Divorce in Georgia
The recent United States Supreme Court decision in the case of Obergefell v. Hodges holds that same-sex couples... Read More
Divorce Myth – It Matters If Your Spouse Cheated
When a family law attorney meets with a prospective client for the first time, that attorney often has to spend time... Read More
How do I Choose the Best Divorce Attorney?
With all information on the web and friends giving you recommendations how do you choose the best divorce attorney... Read More
Should I Appeal my Divorce Order?
If you have recently divorce in Georgia, it is highly likely that you were dissatisfied with at least one of the... Read More
Divorcing a Foreign National Spouse? Here’s What You Need to Know.
The divorce process can be an extremely stressful and difficult time for both estranged spouses involved. However,... Read More
Your Attorney’s Paralegal Can be Your Best Divorce Resource
If you are currently going through divorce in Georgia, you have likely already found that having a divorce attorney... Read More
No Fault Divorce in Georgia: The Pros and Cons
In Georgia, there are thirteen grounds for divorce. The thirteenth reason a couple may seek divorce in Georgia is... Read More
Seven Ways to be the Perfect Divorce Client
It is very common for attorneys to provide guidance on how to choose the best divorce attorney, but rarely ever are... Read More
Five Ways to Make Sure Your Divorce Doesn’t Make You Sick
Is your divorce making you sick? Although this may seek like a farfetched proposition at first blush, the stress and... Read More
Divorce vs. Annulment
Divorce and annulment both involve legally ending a marriage. However, there are several differences between divorce... Read More
Sexual Relations With Spouse During Pending Divorce Action
Additional Resources Don't Make These Common Divorce Mistakes Strategy for Your Divorce Is My Spouse... Read More
Thirteen Reasons to Divorce in Georgia: Part 13
Wrapping up our blog series Georgia’s thirteen statutory grounds for divorce according to O.C.G.A. §... Read More
Computer Trespass and Georgia Divorce
As Georgia divorce attorneys, we commonly hear questions such as “If I guess my husband’s computer... Read More
Thirteen Reasons to Divorce in Georgia: Part 10
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 9
Continuing our blog series Georgia’s thirteen statutory grounds for divorce according to O.C.G.A. §... Read More
I Filed For Divorce, But I Changed My Mind – Now What?
Some people file for divorce after months or years of counseling and trying hard to make the marriage work. Others... Read More
Domestic Relations Financial Affidavit – The Importance of Being Honest and Accurate
In any Georgia divorce, one of the first documents you will be required to fill out is a Domestic Relations... Read More
Thirteen Reasons to Divorce in Georgia: Part 8
Reason #8: Your spouse is going to jail. Marriage is a partnership, and as discussed in Part 7 of our series... Read More
Going to Court for Your Georgia Divorce? 6 Tips to Consider
For many, divorce is their first, and likely only, experience with the legal system. As a result, the legal process... Read More
What is Dormancy and How Can it Impact My Georgia Divorce?
In Georgia, judgments entered by a court generally go dormant, meaning they are no longer enforceable, if seven... Read More
The Difficulty of Divorce in Orthodox Judaism
While divorce is a difficult process, it is easy to take the ability to get a divorce for granted. If your marriage... 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
Considering Divorce? 3 Reasons Why Divorce May be the Right Choice
If you are considering divorce in Georgia, you have likely come across many articles and web pages outlining several... Read More
The Upside to the Hardship of Divorce
Going through a divorce can often take over your life and become an emotional drain. Nearly every day may be... Read More
I Want a Divorce, but my Spouse Doesn’t. What Should I Do?
When it comes to divorce, it is not uncommon for one spouse to desire a divorce, while the other spouse wishes to... Read More
Do I Have to Respond to Discovery Requests During My Divorce?
Divorce is a form of civil litigation, meaning that divorces are lawsuits initiated by one party (the petitioner)... Read More
Sex and The Single Parent
Going through a divorce can be a traumatic, life-changing event. Nonetheless, once a divorced person has worked... Read More
Once a Cheater, Always a Cheater
New research suggests that the old adage “once a cheater, always a cheater” may actually ring true.... Read More
Committing Adultery – How Much Will It Cost You?
Having an affair will certainly cost you the trust of your spouse and family and, likely, your marriage. But,... Read More
Surrogacy May Complicate Divorce in Georgia
It goes without saying that many couples begin the process of growing their family with the intention to remain... Read More
Number One Complaint Against Georgia Divorce Attorneys
Choosing the right divorce attorney is one of the most important steps a potential divorce litigant can make to... Read More
Alienation of Affection Claims No Longer Recognized by Georgia Courts
Divorce is often a very painful and traumatic event in the lives of both spouses, especially if the divorce was... 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
Marriage Counseling Required For Divorce In Oklahoma
In Georgia, couples that are going through a divorce and have children are required to attend a parenting seminar... 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
Jury Selection in Georgia Divorce Cases
Georgia is one of only a few states in the United States that affords litigants in divorce matters the right to a... Read More
No-Fault Divorce Becoming Unpopular in Many States: Is Georgia Next?
There are 13 grounds for divorce in Georgia, one of which is "irretrievably broken", Georgia's no-fault basis for... Read More
Can A Judge Limit Facebook Activity During Georgia Divorce?
As with many topics and questions concerning Georgia family law and Georgia divorce, the answer to the above posed... 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
Severing the Credit Connection during Georgia Divorce
Divorce is a complex maze of emotional, financial and familial issues. With that being said, it is not uncommon for... Read More
Who Should Attend Your First Divorce Attorney Meeting?
Meeting with a divorce attorney for the first time is often intimidating and stressful. In fact, many people would... Read More
Resolving Disputes About the Settlement Agreement
The majority of divorces are resolved pursuant to a settlement agreement. This means that the parties negotiated... Read More
Lifestyle Analysis
If you are in the early stages of the Georgia divorce process, especially if you have consulted with an Atlanta... 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
Don’t Forget to Adjust Your Tax Withholding Post-Divorce
Completing a new W-4 form is something that many people only think of when starting a new job. However, because... Read More
Who Gets Mortgage Interest Deduction Post Divorce?
Tax issues are generally not the paramount concern of couples going through divorce in Georgia. However, failure to... Read More
Getting a Divorce? There’s an App for That
In the increasingly technological society we live in, there seems to be an app for almost every activity from... 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
The Four Parts of Georgia Divorce
As Georgia divorce attorneys, we know that the divorce process may be intimidating to some. It is often the case... Read More
The Importance of Post-Divorce Vocational Counseling
After divorce, everything changes. The career that once seemed fulfilling is no longer satisfying. The job that once... Read More
Honesty is the Best Policy in Georgia Divorce Actions
Intentionally lying under oath during a Georgia divorce matter is not a technique that should be employed in an... Read More
Should I Tell My Spouse I Cheated?
As Atlanta divorce attorneys, it is not uncommon for us to see marriages irreparably damaged when one spouse reveals... Read More
Defamation and Georgia Divorce
It is not uncommon for us as Georgia divorce attorneys to hear the question: "Can I sue my ex-spouse or soon to be... Read More
Divorce Basics – What Issues Must Be Resolved?
Whether a divorce is highly contested or the spouses agree to all terms, there are four main issues that must be... 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
I Can’t Find My Spouse. Can I Still Get Divorced?
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
Financial Infidelity
Infidelity is one of the leading factors that lead to divorce in Georgia and nationwide. However, romantic... Read More
Choosing the Right Georgia Divorce Attorney. Aggressive May Not Mean Better
For many individuals going through the divorce process in Georgia, this is often the first experience they have had... Read More
How Can I Dismiss My Divorce Action?
Sometimes, after a divorce is filed, the parties decide they would rather work on saving their marriage and want to... Read More
The Impact of Adult Children on Grey Divorce
Whether the divorce is after a 5 month marriage or a 50 year marriage, divorce is hard, and unfortunately sometimes... Read More
Should I Confront My Spouse’s Lover?
Post affair, the other woman (or man) is likely the object of several of your most intense negative emotions. You... Read More
Adultery and its impact on a Georgia divorce
In Georgia, adultery can impact many aspects of a divorce case, including alimony, equitable division and child... Read More
Is Alienation of Affection Still Recognized in Georgia?
Generally, the tort or civil offense of alienation of affection can be defined as a lawsuit in which one spouse... Read More
Should I Restore My Maiden Name Post-Divorce?
To restore or not to restore? A question that is commonly pondered by women before, during, and even after the... Read More
My Spouse Cheated. Should I Seek Divorce?
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
I want to file for divorce but cannot pay the filing fee. What can I do?
There are occasions when a party wants or needs to file a Petition to initiate a family law case, but cannot afford... Read More
30-Day and 60-Day Scheduling Conferences in Fulton County
In Fulton County family law cases, scheduling conferences are used to ensure a case is moving forward. Parties,... Read More
The Divorce Trick Your Spouse Is Using
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
Can I Serve Divorce Papers on My Spouse?
One of the most common questions we as divorce attorneys encounter during the initial stages of a divorce is: "Can I... Read More
Post-Divorce Financial To-Do List
After months, even years of wading through the divorce process, you have finally obtained your Final Judgment and... Read More
I was served with a Complaint for Divorce in Georgia – Now What?
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
In Georgia, can my spouse and I live together during the divorce process?
In Georgia, there is no requirement that one spouse vacate the marital residence during the pendency of the... Read More
Judicial Officers in Fulton County
Have a case in Fulton County? If so, you have likely become familiar with the term Judicial Officer, but you may... Read More
Social Media and Georgia Divorce Part II: Can Social Media Actually Help Your Divorce Case?
Using social media irresponsibly during your divorce can potentially lead to disastrous results. In our previous... Read More
Do You Know Ashley Madison? Your Spouse Might
"Life is short. Have an affair." This is the slogan of AshleyMadison.com, an online dating service launched around... Read More
Four Things You Need to Know About Georgia Domestic Relations Financial Affidavits
Domestic Relations Financial Affidavits, commonly referred to as DRFAs for short, are sworn financial statement... Read More
Divorce Advice for Your Kids
At first glance, the above title may be a tad bit puzzling. You may be thinking: "Of course adults may need divorce... Read More
Fulton County Rule 1000-4 Motion
If you are currently undergoing a domestic relations action in Atlanta or Fulton County, such as a divorce,... Read More
Should I Move Out During My Divorce?
As Atlanta divorce attorneys, we are often asked: "Should I move out? If I do, what are the repercussions and what... Read More
I Have Been Served. What Happens If I Don't Respond?
Learn More About The Divorce Process In Depth: The Consequences for Failure to Respond to the Complaint How... Read More
What is Discovery? How Can Discovery Help My Georgia Divorce Case?
Put plainly, the discovery phase of a divorce case is a process during which each party to the case can collect case... Read More
Hidden Costs of Georgia Divorce
Attorney's fees, expert testimony costs, home appraisal fees, alimony, child support, and property division. These... Read More
Avoiding Service of Process
People often think that they can stop their family law case from happening if they can just avoid being served.... Read More
Is Your Divorce Making You Sick?
Divorce is hard. It doesn't have to be nasty, but often even the most amicable divorces take a toll on the... Read More
Depositions in Georgia Family Law Cases
In Georgia, a party "may obtain discovery regarding any matter, not privileged, which is relevant to the subject... Read More
Divorce Discovery – Requests for Admissions
As stated in the blog entitled "Divorce Discovery - Interrogatories," a party "may obtain discovery regarding any... Read More
Divorce Discovery – Requests for Production of Documents
As stated in the blog entitled "Divorce Discovery - Interrogatories," a party "may obtain discovery regarding any... Read More
Divorce Discovery – Interrogatories
In general, a party "may obtain discovery regarding any matter, not privileged, which is relevant to the subject... Read More
Can My Spouse Confiscate My Military ID Card During Our Divorce?
The short answer to this question is: absolutely not. Now for the longer version……… Often times, members... Read More
Can My Spouse Prevent our Divorce from Happening?
Often, divorcing couples are on the same page about wanting to get a divorce. There are times, however, when one... Read More
What is the quickest way to get a divorce in Georgia?
As a Georgia divorce attorney, I am often asked what can be done to speed through the divorce process and obtain a... Read More
Filing for Divorce in Georgia Without an Attorney – Divorce with Children
Due to the downward turn in the economy, our Georgia family law firm often receives calls from people who are... Read More
Can Georgia Divorce Requirements be Waived?
As a divorce attorney, I am often asked whether some Georgia divorce requirements may be waived in certain... 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
Service by Publication in Georgia
A problem sometimes faced by individuals in Georgia embroiled in either a divorce or a custody dispute with a... Read More
The “In Love” Feeling and Extra-Marital Relationships During Your Georgia Divorce Case
Extra-marital relationships that are occur during your divorce proceedings can have a huge impact on your divorce... Read More
In Georgia, trial court cannot rely on evidence from temporary hearing in making final judgment
The Supreme Court of Georgia recently reversed a trial court’s decision in a custody modification case because... Read More
Residence requirements for divorce in Georgia
Residency Requirements In Georgia, when spouses live in different counties, or if one spouse lives in Georgia... Read More
In Georgia, am I legally separated after I file my divorce action?
Georgia divorce attorneys are often asked whether the filing of a divorce action means the parties are legally... Read More
How long does a divorce take in Georgia?
Georgia divorce lawyers are often asked how long an average divorce takes in this state. This is a difficult... Read More
Divorce Rates in the United States are highest in the South, including Georgia
A recently released 2009 report from the U.S. Census found that divorce rates vary by region, and are highest in... Read More
Georgia divorce – attorney’s fees for frivolous litigation
Georgia divorce attorneys are often asked what happens when one party is dragging their feet and costing the other... Read More
DeKalb County Parenting Seminar Information
Under Georgia law, both parties in a divorce are required to attend a parenting seminar if the parties have... Read More
Gwinnett County Parenting Seminar Information
Under Georgia law, both parties in a divorce are required to attend a parenting seminar if the parties have... Read More
What is a temporary hearing?
Unfortunately, it can often take a long time to finalize a contested divorce in Georgia. Often, there are issues... Read More
What to bring to your first meeting with an Atlanta divorce attorney
Your first meeting with an Atlanta divorce attorney will be a time for your attorney to gather information about... Read More
Appeal of a Divorce Decree in Georgia
If you are unhappy with the Judge's Order, you have a very short period of time in which to act and a limited... Read More
Georgia’s Domestic Relations Financial Affidavit
Georgia’s Domestic Relations Financial Affidavit (DRFA) is a sworn financial statement required by most counties... Read More
Atlanta Divorce Lawyers Guide to Divorce and Family Law Cases in Fulton County, Georgia: Required Discovery (Interrogatories and Request to Produce), Domestic Relations Financial Affidavit (DRFA), and Child Support Worksheets
This blog entry on Atlanta Divorce Lawyers Guide to Divorce and Family Law Cases in Fulton County, Georgia pertains... Read More
How do I file for a divorce in Georgia when I do not know where my spouse lives?
Over the years as divorce attorneys in Atlanta, we have received several calls from both women and men in which... Read More
Documents to keep after your divorce is final
Once your divorce is final, we recommend that you keep certain documents, especially if you are receiving child... Read More
Atlanta Divorce Lawyers Guide to Divorce and Family Law Cases in Fulton County, Georgia: Overview
Because Atlanta is located in Fulton County, Georgia, most divorces and family law cases in Atlanta go through this... Read More
Do I have to go to Court to finalize my divorce in Georgia?
In a contested divorce, the answer to this is simple – YES. Since it is a contested matter, a hearing before a... Read More
How long do I have to respond to discovery in Georgia?
If your spouse’s attorney serves you with Interrogatories, Requests for Production of Documents, and Requests... Read More
Can one lawyer represent both spouses in a Georgia divorce?
According the Georgia Rules of Professional Conduct, a lawyer can represent only one of the spouses in a divorce.... Read More
Georgia’s Discovery Process in Divorce Cases
During a civil case, one of the party’s attorneys may suggest using one of the discovery procedures to obtain... Read More
Atlanta Parenting Seminar Information
Under Georgia law, both parties in a divorce are required to attend a parenting seminar in Georgia if the parties... Read More
What Happens in a Divorce in Georgia?
While we spend a lot of time in this blog talking about various divorce sub-topics in Georgia, most people coming... Read More
How will my spouse be served with the divorce papers in Georgia?
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) Parenting Seminar Information
DeKalb County (Avondale Estates, Chamblee, Decatur, Doraville, Lithonia, and Stone Mountain) offers its Seminar for... Read More
Georgia Divorce Discovery: Consequences for Failing to Respond
In Georgia, your spouse generally has thirty days to respond to your discovery requests, such as interrogatories,... Read More
Filing for Divorce in Georgia – What is the first step?
To initiate a divorce action in Georgia, one party must file a Petition for Divorce in the county in which their... Read More
Forsyth & Cherokee Counties (Cumming, Ball Ground, Canton, and Woodstock) Parenting Seminar Information
Forsyth County (Cumming) and Cherokee County (Ball Ground, Canton, and Woodstock) are part of the 9th judicial... Read More
Can I bring a family member with me to meet with my divorce attorney?
Family law clients often want to bring their parents, siblings or friends in to meet with their attorney. It is... Read More
Forsyth and Cherokee County Parenting Seminar Information: October – December 2012 (Cumming dates released)
Under Georgia law, both parties in a divorce are required to attend a parenting seminar in Georgia if the parties... Read More
Fulton County (Alpharetta, Atlanta, Johns Creek, Milton, Roswell) Parenting Seminar Information
Fulton County (Alpharetta, Atlanta, Johns Creek, Milton, Roswell) offers its Family in Transition seminar in order... Read More
My soon-to-be ex-spouse is bashing and harassing me on Facebook – what should I do?
In this age of social media, there are an infinite number of ways to communicate and, unfortunately, this creates... Read More
Atlanta Divorce Lawyer’s Guide to Forsyth and Cherokee County Parenting Seminar
Under Georgia law, both parties in a divorce are required to attend a parenting seminar if the parties have... Read More
Service of Process in a Georgia Divorce: Sheriff or Private Process Server?
In Georgia, a civil action, including a divorce, cannot go forward until the defendant is served with a copy of all... Read More
How long do I have to wait before my divorce will be finalized in Georgia?
This is an often asked question that unfortunately, does not really have an answer. The reason for this is the... Read More
Who files for divorce in Georgia and does it matter?
To formally initiate a divorce in Georgia, one party must file a Complaint for Divorce. This is a pleading filed... Read More
What is Included in a Petition for Divorce in Georgia?
Georgia law does not require a complicated or lengthy Petition for Divorce. Rather, the Petition is only required... Read More
What Happens During a Divorce Trial?
In most divorce cases, valiant efforts are made through negotiation and mediation to resolve all issues, to save... Read More
Georgia Domestic Relations Standing Order
In Georgia domestic relations actions (ex: divorce, alimony, child support, child custody, legitimation), the... Read More
Atlanta Divorce Lawyers Guide to Divorce and Family Law Cases in Fulton County, Georgia: Status Conferences
Our next blog entry in our Atlanta Divorce Lawyers Guide to Divorce and Family Law Cases in Fulton County, Georgia... 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
Divorce Discovery – Domestic Relations Financial Affidavit
Though interrogatories and requests for production of documents are an important aspect of every divorce case, the... Read More