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What is a temporary hearing?
Unfortunately, it can often take a long time to finalize a contested divorce in Georgia. Often, there are issues that need to be addressed sooner rather than later and, in those cases, a temporary ...read more
Responsive pleading required to get notice of final divorce hearing
In divorce and other family law cases, it is very important to follow the letter of the law in filing pleadings with the court so that you do not miss out on any hearings or other notices. In a ...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 with the trial court that formally asks the court to grant a divorce and requests ...read more
Jury demand stricken in Gwinnett county divorce
Recently, the Supreme Court of Georgia affirmed a Gwinnett Superior Court's granting of a wife's motion to strike the husband's demand for a jury trial in the parties? divorce action. In a divorce ...read more
Child Custody - Georgia Case Law Update
On February 10, 2009, in Hall v. Wellborn (A08A1800), the Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court's dismissal of a mother's Petition to Enforce Custody due to lack of jurisdiction. In December ...read more
Child Custody - Georgia Case Law Update
On January 30, 2009, the Court of Appeals vacated the trial court's award of custody to the child's maternal grandmother instead of her father. In Galtieri v. O?Dell (A08A1822), the biological ...read more
Deprivation - Georgia Case Law Update
On February 9, 2009, the Georgia Court of Appeals vacated the juvenile court's deprivation ruling in In the Interest of A.R. (A08A2411). The children were found to be deprived because their mother ...read more
Child Support, Deprivation - Georgia Case Law Update
On January 28, 2009, the Georgia Court of Appeals affirmed the decision of the Gwinnett County Juvenile Court regarding the modification of a temporary child support award in a deprivation case. In ...read more
Divorce Settlement Agreements - Georgia Case Law Update
On January 29, 2009, the Georgia Court of Appeals reversed the decision of the trial court, which held that the Husband's claim for indemnification under the divorce settlement agreement was barred ...read more
Parental Rights, Divorce, Settlement Agreement - Georgia Case Law Update
On January 26, 2009, the Supreme Court of Georgia issued a ruling in Amerson v. Vandiver (S08A1707) regarding a Father's agreement to termination of his parental rights in a divorce action. In March ...read more
Child Support Modification: Jurisdiction - Georgia Case Law Update
On November 13, 2008, the Georgia Court of Appeals issued a ruling in Kean v. Marshall (A08A0828) regarding the issue of proper jurisdiction for a child support modification action. The original ...read more
Can I file for divorce in Georgia?
In Georgia, divorces are filed in the Superior Courts. In order to file for divorce in Georgia, the Court must have subject matter jurisdiction over the marriage and personal jurisdiction over the ...read more
Georgia's Domestic Relations Financial Affidavit
Georgia's Domestic Relations Financial Affidavit (DRFA) is a sworn financial statement required by most counties in divorce and other family law cases in Georgia. The DRFA is an itemized list of ...read more
In Georgia, is using a do-it-yourself web site for an Uncontested Divorce a Waste of Money?
There are several do-it-yourself, uncontested divorce web sites for people to download forms to help them with their divorce in Georgia. We have had several people contact us recently about helping ...read more
How do I change my last name back to my maiden name as part of a divorce in Georgia?
In a Georgia divorce, there are two documents where you can ask for your name to be restored back to your maiden name. If you are positive that you wish to change your name back to your maiden name, ...read more