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Cumming, Georgia 30041
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How to Complete the Domestic Relations Financial Affidavit
If you and your spouse are filing for divorce in Cumming Georgia (or any other Georgia Court), a Domestic Relations Financial Affidavit (commonly referred to as DRFA) is one of the first legal document that must be completed. It must be submitted to the court and to your spouse (or their counsel) at least fifteen (15) days prior to any preliminary hearing and at least ten (10) days before any mediation session. See Uniform Superior Court Rule 24.2 for additional DRFA requirements which apply to all Cumming, Georgia domestic, divorce and...
read moreBasic Financial Steps for an Uncontested Divorce
Ironically, the most important time to be clear-headed and smart is usually the same time you are trying to dodge the rubble of your crumbling marriage. Hopefully, you have a good lawyer to steer you down the right path, but it can be overwhelming to deal with all of the issues an uncontested divorce brings without being sent over the edge. If the divorce is not a surprise, and you have time to prepare, use it to your advantage and be smart about your finances and documents. Taking the time to reason clearly and craft a plan will help you...
read moreTop Ten Reason’s People Get Divorced
There is an endless variety of reasons and combinations or reasons people get divorced. In speaking with hundreds of clients about divorce, legal separations and related domestic issues, the following ten (10) reasons are the most frequent reasons cited by our clients for a divorce. 1 – Differences in Priorities and Expectations While we’ve all been taught that compromise comes with the territory of marriage, the fact remains that even the most harmonious of marriages is composed of two different people. These differences can be...
read moreWhere are Cumming Georgia Divorce Cases Filed?
Filing for divorce is a difficult time, and knowing Georgia’s divorce law can save you time and money. One of the first things you will deal with is filing for divorce. Jurisdiction and venue play an important role in the process, as you will need to file the paperwork in the correct place in order to open your case. Jurisdiction refers to the court’s authority to hear a case, as determined by its legal boundaries. A court with jurisdiction to hear a divorce has the right to grant the divorce itself and to decide on orders connected to the...
read moreGeorgia, Cumming and Forsyth – The Uncontested Divorce Process
The First Step in a Cumming Georgia Uncontested Divorce is an Agreement In a Cumming and Forsyth County Georgia uncontested divorce, both the husband and wife fully agree how their property and debts will be divided, the custody and support of their children, and whether alimony will be paid before they file a petition for divorce. Prior to filing a petition for and uncontested divorce, the parties should think about and agree on the aforementioned issues and any other possible material terms of the divorce settlement agreement. The...
read moreManaging Vacation Plans and Child Custody
After child custody is established and there is a court order determining a visitation schedule then the parent receiving visitation has the ability to take the children on vacation during their scheduled visitation time. And it is common for visitation plans to include two (2) or more consecutive weeks during the summer, spring break and other extended time periods for both parents to take the child(ren) on vacation. However, vacationing during visitation time can become problematic for either parent especially if the custodial parent finds...
read moreNegotiating Custody – Uncontested Divorce – Cumming GA
In a divorce, assets are split. The house, the car, the dog, the photographs, the joint accounts, the debt, everything is divided between the two parties. Unfortunately, if there are children involved in the case, the children’s time between the parents must also be split. Child custody is the parent’s right and responsibility to protectively care for or guard his or her children, and even in an uncontested divorce, one must fight to keep custody of one’s children. The article below details some of the nuances involved in acquiring...
read moreChild Custody Questions Answered
In a divorce, assets are split. The house, the car, pets, photographs, financial accounts, debt, everything is divided between the two parties. Unfortunately, if there are children involved in the case, their time must also be split. Child custody is the parent’s right and responsibility to protectively care for or guard his or her children. The article below details some of the nuances involved in acquiring custody and explains the different types of custody. This article below details the particulars of custody cases under Georgia law,...
read moreWhat Does the “Best Interests of the Child” Mean in Georgia?
If you are considering filing for child custody in Georgia, you may want to first learn about the child custody laws in Georgia. Courts in Georgia make a decision concerning the custody of a child or children based on what is the child’s best interest. Georgia law provides a list of factors for the court to consider in making its decision, but the list is neither inclusive nor exclusive. In other words not every factor or consideration applies to every case. Rather, the court evaluates each child custody case individually and takes time to...
read moreCommonly Overlooked Assets in a Divorce
Once the process of divorce has begun, it can feel like everything else is falling apart. Sometimes you wish you could everything else on hold so you can deal with the divorce. Due to the fact you are possibly trying to resolve many issues at once, it can be easy to overlook some matters in the divorce case. It can be easy to remember some of the larger assets such as automobiles, bank or retirement accounts, real estate property while some of the smaller stuff like collectibles, art, or sentimental memorabilia is left to the side. It is...
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