Divorce and Child Support

Georgia is one of the states that falls into as the marital property states, which means everything acquired DURING the marriage is to be split in a 50/50 way, or as fair as possible. If the spouses are at agreement and can easily distribute debt and property, then the divorce courts allow that, but...

Today we are taking a look at Georgia alimony after a divorce. Now a temporary alimony can be awarded during the divorce process, to help a spouse get back on their feet during the process. Alimony in no shape or form is to be a punishment to another spouse after a divorce. Alimony can have to do with...

Georgia is a state that can get a little bit tricky also when it comes to divorce, as Alaska can, both seem to have certain rules in the divorce, that does make it a little harder for the divorce itself. Maybe that is to help some marriages to be saved, with therapy and counseling, who knows, or to stop...

As in most states Georgia falls as a marital property state, which means what you acquire in the marriage is to be split as equally as possible in the divorce. The divorce courts try to be as fair as they can to both spouses in the divorce, and split the property and debt as equal as they can. Now spouses...

Alimony in any state is not a punishment to a spouse, after a divorce. It is for spouses that become use to a certain lifestyle, or have maybe quit work to become a full time housewife, after a divorce. It is for spouses that have maybe never worked or for lengthy marriages where age, will not allow...

To file for a divorce in Georgia you must be a resident for at least 6 months to file for the divorce, a divorce in Georgia is referred to as a petition for divorce. You also must be a resident of the county you reside in to file for divorce. It is also allowed for a person to move out of state, but...