Do You Need a Lawyer for a Prenuptial Agreement in Georgia? If you are looking to sign a prenuptial agreement in order to protect yourself financially, you will need the help of a skilled attorney. It’s important to remember, however, that not everyone needs a prenuptial agreement. It is up to you whether you want […]
Hidden Assets
Finding Hidden Assets In Georgia Divorce Trial Many people think if they hide assets before or during the divorce, no one will find them. If you attempt to hide assets, you may end up losing more than what you’re attempting to hide and end up making your case weaker as a result. If you want […]
5 Reasons to Hire an Attorney in the Event of a Divorce
Reasons to Hire an Attorney in the Event of a Divorce Going through a divorce can be extremely stressful and draining. Divorce is a complex process with many moving parts, child custody and property division being two of the most challenging. Understanding your rights and obligations is essential for a divorce, especially when children are […]
Alimony vs. Spousal Support
What is the difference between Alimony and Spousal support? Alimony, maintenance payments, spousal support, or support payments simply refer to the amount and frequency of payments made by an ex-spouse in order to support the other their ex-partner after divorce. Alimony and spousal support are used interchangeably. Alimony, coming from the Latin word Alimonia (meaning […]
Contempt: Punishment and Modifying a Decree
You can request punishment for contempt, but cannot modify the terms of the final divorce decree. In Sponsler v. Sponsler, Wife was awarded a rental property as part of the divorce; however, the rental property was titled in Husband’s name. The decree stated that Wife was responsible for the debt on the rental as of […]
Legally Changing a Child’s Name After Divorce
If a court issues an order determining who the legal and/or biological father of a child is, that same court can change the child’s name as it sees fit. In a recent Supreme Court of Georgia decision, Denney v. Denney, Husband and Wife separated days after getting married. Wife filed for divorce while she was […]
Georgia Divorces Involving Out of State Defendants
Even though the defendant lives out of state, in some cases, a divorce can still proceed in Georgia. In a recently released opinion, Eversole v Eversole, the Defendant, Husband, moved from Georgia to South Carolina less than six months before the Plaintiff, Wife, filed for divorce in Georgia. Wife attempted to have Husband served in […]
Pre-Nups, Alimony and Attorney’s Fees
If your pre-nup waives alimony, it also waives attorney’s fees. In Vakharwala v. Vakharwala, the Georgia Supreme Court reversed the trial court’s decision to award attorney’s fees to a wife under O.C.G.A § 19-6-2. This is the law that allows a party to be awarded fees when there is a great disparity in income or […]
Divorcing Later in Life
Divorces occurring when the parties are approaching retirement or already retired require unique considerations. In such divorces, the primary focus is most commonly asset division and it is important to consider how each party can be secure in retirement following the divorce. Divorces where the parties are contemplating retirement or already retired often involve the […]
How Social Media Use Can Affect Your Family Law Case
Smartphones are now a ubiquitous piece of technology used by countless individuals to access social media. Many people routinely share insight and photographs of their children and the many aspects of their daily routines and rituals. While this may be a fun pastime, it can often be used against one or both parties in a […]
