Divorce is an unfortunate, messy business, but for many couples, hiring a divorce lawyer is a necessary evil. There are about 876,000 divorces every year in the U.S. alone, which translates to 16,800 every week, 2,400 every day, or one every 36 seconds. If you are...
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Superior Court Jurisdiction
The Superior Court is Georgia’s general jurisdiction trial court that handles both civil and criminal law actions. Superior Court Judges preside over cases involving felonies, divorces, child custody, child support, juvenile delinquency, DFACS and equity issues. In...
Cooperative Parenting Institute Divorce Rules
Dear Mom and Dad, I’m just a kid, so please…. Do not talk badly about my other parent. (This makes me feel torn apart! It also makes me feel bad about myself.) Do not talk about my other parent’s friends or relatives. (Let me care for someone even if you don’t.) Do...
A Fresh Financial Start in 2016: Can Bankruptcy Help?
As the year draws to a close, you may be wondering how you can get a fresh start financially next year. If you are overwhelmed with the burden of debt, Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy may be the best way to simply start over in 2016. Deeper in Debt Maybe it is...
When is Bankruptcy the Right Choice?
"I had student loans, car payments, a mortgage, small business loans, and credit card debt. When I lost my job, it was all I could do to pay for groceries, but the creditors started calling and emailing sometimes multiple times a day. It was so overwhelming, and I had...
Answers to 5 of the most frequently asked questions about bankruptcy
Recent years have seen deepest recession since the Great Depression, a housing market crash, new healthcare laws, and a spike in unemployment and many divorces. With all of these factors at play, many people are left with overwhelming debt and wondering if bankruptcy...
5 Things to Look for in a Bankruptcy Lawyer
If you think it’s time to find a bankruptcy lawyer to represent you through the process, there are several keys to making sure you get the best lawyer for your case. It’s important that you do your homework, rather than hiring the first attorney you come across. Here...
Divorce & Finances: Getting Your Assets in Gear
“I’ve been married for well over a decade. I went from my parents’ house to my husband’s house. I’ve never had to manage a budget or rent a home. I haven’t ever handled the finances. I hadn’t even needed to work for more than a few years. So when I realized we were...
Cheap Divorce: You Get What You Pay For
Quick, Cheap, and Good? The old adage says you can pick any two. Once a relationship has progressed to the point of divorce, it can be tempting to search for a quick and inexpensive divorce option. There are many such options to choose from. From online divorces to...