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Cumming, Georgia 30041
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Alpharetta, Georgia 30022
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Where 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...
read moreHow 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 moreContested vs. Uncontested Divorce in Georgia
What is an Uncontested Divorce? An uncontested divorce means that there is no contest. Both parties of the divorce have discussed and agreed to the terms of the divorce including, but not limited to custody and child support (if applicable), and division of real property, division of personal property, spousal support (alimony), and debt allocation. With an uncontested divorce, typically an attorney will be hired to draft the necessary documents to be filed with the court. Once the documents are drafted, both spouses will need to sign the...
read moreGeorgia Child Custody Questions
In Georgia, divorce can be a very difficult process, especially if there are children and child custody issues involved. Apart from having to separate marriage property, the parents also need to figure out who will get custody of the children, what the visitation plan is going to be and decide the amount of spousal support / alimony (if any) and child support. In regards to child custody and child support, here are some questions and answers that should help clear up some common misconceptions about child custody and child support. Is shared...
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