by Coleman Legal Group, LLC | Feb 26, 2023 | Assets, Child Custody, Child Support, Process
Georgia allows for the common traditional uncontested divorce (aka no-fault divorces) which means that either spouse can file for divorce without having to show that the other spouse did something wrong. Georgia law concerning uncontested divorces recognize that a...
by Coleman Legal Group, LLC | Dec 5, 2022 | Child Custody, Child Support
Uncontested divorces with children in Georgia are possible if both parents can agree to all terms of the divorce including the custody, decision making authority, visitation, and child support. If both parents can agree then they will be able to complete the...
by Coleman Legal Group, LLC | Oct 19, 2022 | Child Custody, Child Support
Child Custody Overview The Uniform Child Custody Act (UCCA) has been enacted by all 50 states, including Georgia, with the goal of reducing interstate child custody disputes. Georgia child custody rules, which were updated in 1978 to comply with the UCCA, enable...
by Coleman Legal Group, LLC | May 11, 2022 | Child Custody, Child Support
Georgia courts distinguish between legal and physical custody. The right of a parent or guardian to make key life choices, such as education and religious upbringing, is referred to as legal custody. The choice of which parent or guardian the child will reside with...
by Coleman Legal Group, LLC | Jun 21, 2021 | Alimony, Assets, Child Custody, Child Support, Process
I want a divorce and lost our marriage license. Do I need it to file? In the vast majority of divorce cases the court will not ask to see the marriage license. By default, under Georgia law a copy of a marriage license is not required. However, you do need to be...
by Coleman Legal Group, LLC | Jul 13, 2020 | Alimony, Assets, Child Custody, Child Support, Debts, Process
An uncontested divorce is one where both the husband and wife both agree on how to divide their assets and debts, and how to share custody and support of any children that might be involved. Once the spouses have reached an agreement, they can finalize their divorce...