Georgia Divorce and Family Law

Understanding and Calculating Alimony in Georgia

Alimony is money one spouse pays to the other for support, either during a divorce process or for some period of time after a divorce, or both. The concept of alimony developed when traditional marriages were the norm; a wife took care of the household and a husband supported the family financially.

Violation of Custody and Vistiation Orders in Georgia

Custody and visitation orders in Georgia are based on the best interests of the children involved. Parents can agree on how to share custody and visitation as long as the agreement meets their child’s best interests.

Uncontested Divorce in Georgia

An uncontested divorce is one where both the husband and wife can agree on how to divide all of their assets and their debts, and if they have children, how to share custody and child support.

The Basics of Annulment in Georgia

Overview of Annulment This article focuses on "civil annulments" in Georgia, not "religious annulments," which can only be granted by a church or clergy member. Civil annulments and divorces are similar in the sense that they make a determination about marital status.

Remarriage and Alimony in Georgia

When divorcing spouses are in significantly different financial positions after the marriage ends, a court may order the wealthier spouse to provide the dependent spouse with financial assistance, called alimony. If the supported spouse remarries or begins living with another person, however, the paying spouse will usually want to stop paying alimony.

Prenuptial Agreements in Georgia

When couples get married, they may want to decide ahead of time how they will resolve their financial situation if they divorce. To do this, the couple can enter into a prenuptial agreement, writing down in a contract their wishes on issues such as property division and alimony.

Legitimation in Georgia

What is Legitimation? Legitimation is a way for a father to claim legal parentage of a child “born out of wedlock.” It goes beyond a mere acknowledgment of paternity.

Imputing Income for Child Support in Georgia

Quitting a high-paying corporate job to work at a burger joint as a way to avoid child support is a bad idea. Mothers and fathers have a legal obligation to financially support their children - whether or not they are involved in the child’s life. So, lowering or hiding income is not the answer to

How Domestic Violence Affects Child Custody in Georgia

Studies show that boys who witness violence in their homes are twice as likely to abuse their own partners when they become adults. States want to break the cycle of domestic violence by removing children from violent situations whenever possible. As a result, courts take domestic violence very seriously

How Do I File for Divorce in Georgia

Get an overview of the divorce filing process in Georgia.

Georgia Family Court Trials and Hearings FAQ

Below, you'll find answers to some common questions about trials, hearings, and procedural rules in Georgia family law cases, such as divorces or child support matters. For all of our articles on Georgia family law, see our Georgia Divorce and Family Law page.

Georgia Divorce: Dividing Property

One of the challenges divorcing couples must face is dividing their marital property and assigning marital debts. Laws governing property division in divorce vary from state to state. Georgia requires an equitable division, meaning that a couple must divide marital property fairly but not necessarily equally.