Georgia Divorce and Family Law

Understanding and Calculating Alimony in Georgia

Before you start divorce negotiations, make sure you understand how courts in Georgia decide if alimony is appropriate.

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

Getting divorced in Georgia can be a relatively pain free process—if your divorce is uncontested.

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.

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.

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?

Filing for divorce on your own in Georgia is certainly possible. But whether it’s a good idea—well, that might be a different story.