Court Proceedings
Family Law Cases and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) consists of different techniques that are used to settle divorce or other family law proceedings without proceeding to trial. This process often allows parties to effectively resolve their differences and reach a settlement that is agreeable to both parties. It is also tends to be a far more cost-effective way of…
Read MoreDiscovery and Divorce
Both spouses in a Georgia divorce must disclose all of their financial information to each other, usually in the form of a financial affidavit that each must complete. In a divorce, there is basically no property or debt issue that is off-limits. All accounts, items of property, debts, and other assets must be fully disclosed…
Read MoreThe Temporary Hearing: Often The Most Critical Stage of Your Case
The answer to what is the most critical and most important stage in a divorce or child custody case is often the temporary hearing in the majority of cases. As described below the temporary hearing is not the most critical part of every case as not all cases are well suited to a temporary hearing,…
Read MoreMediation
In every family law case there are efforts to settle the case without court intervention. The court encourages these efforts, and one very effective process to reach settlement is the process known as mediation. The parties are required to mediate in almost all cases before the court will hear a final hearing on the matter.…
Read MoreWhat is the legal process for Divorce?
In Georgia, the process for filing divorce starts with one spouse filing a Complaint for Divorce in the Superior Court in the County that has proper venue (see “where do I file for divorce in the State of Georgia”). The Complaint for Divorce must be signed and notarized by the party filing the complaint. Thereafter…
Read MoreDoes it matter who files first for divorce in Georgia?
There are some advantages to filing for divorce before your spouse does in the state of Georgia, depending on your situation. While the importance of filing first may differ from case to case, there are some circumstances in which filing first gives you a clear advantage over your spouse, particularly if your case proceeds to…
Read MoreWill my Georgia divorce go to mediation and will it settle?
Mediation and Settlement in Georgia Divorce Cases The best settlements in a case are based upon the relative strengths of your case. A mistake that is often made is thinking you will get what you need in settlement simply because you think it will be fair. The other side seldom sees things the same way. …
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