What is a Temporary Hearing?
The “temporary hearing” is unique to family law. A temporary hearing is a court hearing that may take place shortly after a divorce, custody, or child support action is filed and served upon the other party. The purpose of a temporary hearing is to take care of business while the parties litigate to the end […]
Attorneys Fees in Divorce, Custody, and Child Support Cases
Clients nearly always ask me if they can recover their attorneys fees in their family law case. My response is almost always a very tentative “maybe.” The short answer is: – Divorce: Sometimes – Custody: Rarely – Child Support: Often In a divorce proceeding, both parties are entitled to a reasonable sum from the marital estate […]
8 Excellent Ways to Ruin Your Custody Case
Custody decisions are some of the hardest for parents and judges to make. Most of the time, the parents are able to figure out a custody arrangement that works, if not well, at least “good enough.” When parents can’t make the decision, they leave the decision in the hands of a judge. Judges are well-intentioned, […]
Grounds for Divorce in Georgia
Georgia recognizes thirteen different grounds for divorce. Some are commonly known and used, and others are at best, obscure, and at worst, obsolete. The grounds for divorce may be divided into approximately three categories: 1) no-fault divorce; 2) grounds stemming from specific “bad” behaviors of the parties; and 3) the condition of the parties when […]