On behalf of Gammon, McFall & Villarreal | Aug 18, 2020 | Divorce
As you prepare for your divorce, you will likely worry about making ends meet afterward. Georgia law does not guarantee alimony as part of your settlement. And if your marriage broke up due to aggravating factors on your part, you could be barred from it altogether....
On behalf of Gammon, McFall & Villarreal | Aug 17, 2020 | Divorce
When a couple files for divorce, many expect a heated courtroom battle over child custody and who gets the house. More couples have chosen to forgo these dramatic scenes and design their divorce agreements through mediation. Mediation is an alternative dispute...
On behalf of Gammon, McFall & Villarreal | Jun 17, 2020 | Divorce
In 2019, over 66,000 calls came into Georgia’s certified domestic violence agencies. In the same year, there were 166 domestic violence-related deaths. For divorce, allegations of abuse may play a part in negotiations, such as child custody and spousal support....
On behalf of Gammon, McFall & Villarreal | May 27, 2020 | Divorce
For many residents in Georgia, the thought of having to move and sell their home when they get divorced only adds to the sense of loss they may feel when their marriage ends. Parents with young children still at home may also want to try and keep their house as a...
On behalf of Gammon, McFall & Villarreal | Feb 21, 2020 | Divorce
While you may know that you and your current spouse are no longer right for each other, you may not be so clear on how to shift your communication style toward your soon-to-be-ex-spouse. Effective communication is essential for moving through divorce at a steady speed...
On behalf of Gammon, McFall & Villarreal | Jan 7, 2020 | Divorce
A recent study showed that divorce rates in the U.S. are down, though Georgia was one of six states that did not provide enough marriage and divorce information to be included in the report. Still, the information is mostly good news overall. A closer look at the data...
On behalf of Gammon, McFall & Villarreal | Dec 26, 2019 | Divorce
In Georgia, you do not have to prove your partner’s contribution to the failure of your marriage. Attorneys refer to such a divorce as no-fault based. However, this does not bar you from raising serious allegations that led to your decision. You can cite reasons...
On behalf of Gammon, McFall & Villarreal | Nov 18, 2019 | Divorce
Thousands of couples will go through a divorce this year, including several here in Georgia. While divorce is never easy for the people involved, it can be especially difficult on children. If you are looking to go through a divorce and you have kids, there are many...
On behalf of Gammon, McFall & Villarreal | Jul 19, 2019 | Divorce, Firm News
It’s not easy to talk to your ex during the divorce process or even after the case gets finalized. Maybe you never wanted to end the marriage. Perhaps your spouse left you for someone else. The last thing you want to do is give them a call or sit down in a room...
On behalf of Gammon, McFall & Villarreal | May 23, 2019 | Divorce, Firm News
Domestic violence is, unfortunately, one of the reasons that many people finally decide to end their marriages. These relationships deteriorate to the point that people do not feel physically safe.This can lead to a confrontational divorce. It may mean that one spouse...
