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In Georgia, one of the choices separating couples must make is whether to file for a fault-based divorce or not. It is essential for parties to decide on this since their decision affects how the court addresses certain aspects of the divorce, such as spousal support...
Servicemembers and their spouses often face unique challenges that civilian couples do not. Unfortunately, in some cases, these challenges lead to divorce. Military divorces in Georgia can be more complex than civilian divorces, as they are subject to federal laws,...
Every family reacts differently when the parents decide to divorce. However, most cases involve stress, straining relationships within the household. Sometimes, unique factors contribute to these dynamics. Still, stress is a significant consideration because it could...
Family conflicts, especially during divorce, could affect court proceedings and decisions. Sometimes, the court requires mediation and extensive evaluations before determining the appropriate action. Still, the judge must remain unwavering even in complex cases that...
You may have heard people say that military marriages are likely to fail. That certainly doesn’t mean that most of them will, of course, but just that the odds of getting divorced are higher if at least one person is in the military. The statistics do bear this out,...
Over the last year, you’ve been wondering if you’re going to get a divorce. Maybe you’ve been thinking about it yourself, but you’re just not sure when is the right time to bring it up. Maybe you think your spouse has been considering it because you’ve noticed...
When a couple divorces, the court may direct one party to pay spousal support to the other party. Also known as spousal support, the purpose of spousal support is to help meet the receiving party’s ongoing financial needs. However, it is important to understand that...
Your marriage may have been long and full of memorable times, but your relationship has changed and you think it’s best if you get a divorce – but, how will you bring this up with your spouse? Divorce happens all the time, and, through trial and effort, there are...
You know that you want to get a divorce, but there’s one problem. Your spouse is in the military and they are currently deployed. They’re thousands of miles away. You’re worried that this means you’re not going to be able to initiate the divorce. How do you serve your...
Divorce is not always predictable. Your spouse may engage in an extramarital affair that you had no idea was going on until the day that they filed for divorce. Sometimes, it happens out of the blue. However, in a lot of cases, you can find factors that predict if...