Posts by Scott Shaw
Why a “Bargain” Divorce Isn’t Really a Bargain
Divorce is an unpleasant subject that no one really likes to consider. However, the reality is many of us will face divorce at one point or another in our lives, either personally or indirectly through a close family member or friend. When divorce confronts us, emotions often make it difficult to make the best decisions,…
Read MoreOther Professionals Who May Be Involved in Your Divorce
When you are facing a divorce, the most common professional that you think to consult is, of course, a Georgia divorce attorney. However, depending on the circumstances surrounding your case, there may be issues in your case that require the advice and counsel of other professionals aside from your attorney. For example, if your case…
Read MoreProvisional or Temporary Orders in a Divorce Proceeding
When a couple decides to divorce, there is often a great deal of confusion and disagreement about various issues, such as child custody and visitation arrangement, child support, and even where each spouse will live during the divorce. One way to resolve these issues while the divorce proceedings are going on is to ask the…
Read MoreMediation in Divorce Proceedings
Many individuals who are getting divorced find it helpful to sit down with their attorneys and a neutral, third party mediator and try to work out a settlement agreement. Mediation is a successful process in many divorce cases. Reaching an agreement with your soon-to-be-ex-spouse can be beneficial for a number of reasons. It saves money…
Read MoreLife Insurance, Child Support, and Divorce
Life insurance is an important issue to consider in a divorce proceeding, for a variety of reasons. For instance, if you are the spouse who will receive child support or alimony, you will want protection for that support should something happen to the other spouse. Requiring the providing spouse to obtain and maintain a life…
Read MoreHow to Handle the Holidays When You are Newly Divorced with Children
Your first round of holidays with your children and without your former spouse can be difficult for all parties involved. Customary family traditions are no longer an option, and you may struggle to create new traditions that are acceptable for your family. Fortunately, there are some simple steps that you can follow in order to…
Read MoreWho Decides a Divorce – A Judge or Jury?
Under Georgia law, a spouse is entitled to have his or her divorce case decided by either a judge or a 12-person jury, with one exception. A jury cannot make a decision about child custody or child visitation in the state of Georgia; only a judge is permitted to make this type of decision in…
Read MoreCan My Marriage Be Annulled?
In some cases, a couple may wish to have their marriage annulled under Georgia law, rather than getting divorced. An annulment makes the marriage completely void, in that the marriage was never valid in the first place. However, annulments in the state of Georgia are very rare, as judges only grant annulments under very unusual…
Read MoreWhat is a No-Fault Divorce in Georgia?
Historically, most states, including the state of Georgia, required some proof of fault in order for a couple to get divorced. Starting in the 1970s, however, states began to focus on making the divorce process easier rather than more difficult. In 1973, Georgia added a “no-fault” option for people seeking a divorce in the state.…
Read MoreCan You Modify Child Support by Agreement?
When a court issues a child support order, it is final. The parties must follow the original order until the court issues a new order to replace the original order. This is the case even if the parties have agreed to change the terms of the original child support order. While a court is likely…
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