When you know you want to end your marriage, you worry about how divorce may affect your relationship with your children. Even if you plan to share custody with your former spouse, you may have concerns that work, school and activities will interfere with quality...
Family Law
Digital divorce in the age of coronavirus
Coronavirus has no doubt changed American life for the foreseeable future. As businesses and restaurants across Georgia close their doors to prevent the spread, so have many state and federal courts. For couples who are in the midst of a divorce, this is likely the...
How does spousal support work in Georgia?
Even when a couple is divorcing in Georgia, the higher-earning spouse is responsible for supporting the other spouse during the separation and negotiation period. If the pair cannot agree on a fair amount of spousal support among themselves, the court may order...
What are the requirements for divorce in Georgia?
Residency requirementTo get a divorce in Georgia, you or your spouse must have been a resident of Georgia for at least six months before the petition for divorce is filed. If you file for divorce, you must do so at the Superior Court in the county your spouse lives...