×
Go back to Martindale-Avvo ➔

Georgia Divorce Legal Questions

Want a good answer? Ask a thorough question starting with "Who, What, When, How, Will I or Do I".
Then, add details. This will help you get a quicker and better answer.
Question field is required
Explanation field is required
A valid US zip code is required Validating the Zip Code.
Question type field is required
Question type field is required
1
Ask a Question
2
Details
3
Submit
1
Ask a Question
2
Submit
Fullname is required
A valid email address is required.
Receive a follow-up from lawyers after your question is answered
A valid phone number is required
Select the best time for you to receive a follow-up call from a lawyer after your question is answered. (Required field)
to
Invalid Time

*Required fields

Question
Description
By submitting your question, you understand and agree to the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy for use of the site. Do not include any personal information including name, email or other identifying details in your question or question details. An attorney-client relationship is not being established and you are not a prospective client of any attorney who responds to your question. No question, answer, or discussion of any kind facilitated on this site is confidential or legal advice. Questions answered are randomly selected based on general consumer interest and not all are addressed. Questions may display online and be archived by Martindale-Hubbell.
204 legal questions have been posted about divorce by real users in Georgia. Ask your question and dive into the knowledge of attorneys who handle your issue regularly. Similar topics to explore also include family law, adoptions, and child custody. All topics and other states can be accessed in the dropdowns below.
Georgia Divorce Questions & Legal Answers - Page 2
Do you have any Georgia Divorce questions page 2 and need some legal advice or guidance? Ask a Lawyer to get an answer or read through our 204 previously answered Georgia Divorce questions.
Divorce
Georgia

Recent Legal Answers

Divorce final in Georgia with minor children. Man living with mom to help with bills only. Ex husband threatening to go to court to have man removed.

Answered 11 years and 2 months ago by Ms. Shonda Michell Ball (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
What is in your Divorce Decree as far as your children's living situation?  If there is not anything in the Decree and your children are not harmed, then he may not have any grounds.  You may contact an attorney to evaluate your case further.
What is in your Divorce Decree as far as your children's living situation?  If there is not anything in the Decree and your children are not... Read More

my spouse filed for divorce. we have no assets and no children. do i need to get an attorney?

Answered 11 years and 2 months ago by Ms. Shonda Michell Ball (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
You may consult an attorney for your options.  It is up to you whether to hire an attorney to obtain your divorce.  You do not have to retain an attorney for uncontested divorces (or even a contested divorce).
You may consult an attorney for your options.  It is up to you whether to hire an attorney to obtain your divorce.  You do not have to... Read More

My wife and I are separating. While i was gone over the weekend she took a keyboard and stand from the house and sold it. Can I press charges?

Answered 11 years and 2 months ago by Ms. Shonda Michell Ball (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
I would go to my local police station.  They will assist you with filing a report if necessary.
I would go to my local police station.  They will assist you with filing a report if necessary.

How will I be able to get a divorce without my spouse?

Answered 11 years and 2 months ago by Ms. Shonda Michell Ball (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
Contact an attorney to locate your husband.
Contact an attorney to locate your husband.

can i get an uncontested divorce if our only child is 18 years old?

Answered 11 years and 2 months ago by Ms. Shonda Michell Ball (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
Yes, you can get an uncontested divorce so long as you both agree to the terms of your divorce.
Yes, you can get an uncontested divorce so long as you both agree to the terms of your divorce.

What recourse do I have to recover back alimony and the legal fees to notify my ex via registered mail which she claims she didn't receive the letter?

Answered 11 years and 2 months ago by Ms. Shonda Michell Ball (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
You may have a contempt case to obtain back alimony. Contact an attorney to evaluate your case further.
You may have a contempt case to obtain back alimony. Contact an attorney to evaluate your case further.

i owe back child support on a temporary order. The opposing side is asking that I be in contempt. what are the consequences am i going to jail

Answered 11 years and 2 months ago by Ms. Shonda Michell Ball (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
You need an attorney ASAP to prevent jail time if possible. If you are jailed, you have to pay before you are released.  You may also be responsible for attorney fees.  You may contact an attorney to evaluate your case further.
You need an attorney ASAP to prevent jail time if possible. If you are jailed, you have to pay before you are released.  You may also be... Read More

Is there a no fault divorce?

Answered 11 years and 2 months ago by Bruce Provda (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
New York is a no fault state and if you have lived here long enough to establish residency you can file your divorce here. In which case you would not need grounds just irreconcilable differences.
New York is a no fault state and if you have lived here long enough to establish residency you can file your divorce here. In which case you would... Read More

If my husband has a divorce in one state and didn't mention our child and I live in another state how can I prove perjury?

Answered 11 years and 7 months ago by James Timothy Weiner (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
You probably need to contact an attorney this could get complicated. You need to file for child support here in Michigan or in Georgia.
You probably need to contact an attorney this could get complicated. You need to file for child support here in Michigan or in Georgia.

How do I serve my husband in another country with divorce papers?

Answered 11 years and 8 months ago by Mr. Mark Preston Jones (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
Hauge Convention usually, depending on the country.
Hauge Convention usually, depending on the country.

Can I divorce my husband even though I'm pregnant?

Answered 11 years and 8 months ago by Mr. Mark Preston Jones (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
Most judges will make you wait until the child is born although you can initiate divorce proceedings.
Most judges will make you wait until the child is born although you can initiate divorce proceedings.

How would the properties owned be divided if we have been married 23 years and I have not been allowed to work?

Answered 11 years and 9 months ago by Mr. Thomas Lee Maddox (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
If the properties were acquired during your marriage, then they are subject to being equitably divided.
If the properties were acquired during your marriage, then they are subject to being equitably divided.

How can I file divorce from my spouse when he is missing?

Answered 11 years and 9 months ago by Mr. Thomas Lee Maddox (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
Provided you have lived in Georgia for at least six months, you can obtain a divorce with service by publication.  Property, custody, or support issues would not be adjudicated but the divorce would occur.
Provided you have lived in Georgia for at least six months, you can obtain a divorce with service by publication.  Property, custody, or support... Read More

Can I get my divorce from here if I was married in another state?

Answered 11 years and 10 months ago by Mr. Robert S. Poydasheff, Jr. (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
Yes, but you must have been a resident for six months.
Yes, but you must have been a resident for six months.

wanting a divorce wife cheated and I have questions for what has has happened

Answered 12 years and a month ago by Michael A. Weinstein (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
My best advice is move forward with the divorce and custody process. Call my office at 404-459-0000 as I can help you navigate forward
My best advice is move forward with the divorce and custody process. Call my office at 404-459-0000 as I can help you navigate forward

How do I get a divorce when my wife will not sign the divorce papers?

Answered 12 years and a month ago by Michael A. Weinstein (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
Yes. Call my office tomorrow. 404-459-0000
Yes. Call my office tomorrow. 404-459-0000

Can two people who were married in and are citizens of Morocco get divorced in Georgia if they are now US citizens?

Answered 12 years and a month ago by Michael A. Weinstein (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
Yes. Call my office tomorrow at 404-459-0000 or email me at info@weinsteinwin.com
Yes. Call my office tomorrow at 404-459-0000 or email me at info@weinsteinwin.com

READY FOR DIVORCE BUT SCARED!

Answered 12 years and a month ago by Michael A. Weinstein (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
Call me tomorrow. There are different options to pursue including but not limited too child support. I can help you navigate through this difficult time. 404-459-0000. Info@weinsteinwin.com
Call me tomorrow. There are different options to pursue including but not limited too child support. I can help you navigate through this difficult... Read More

How can I divorce my foriegn husband and do I qualify for an annulment?

Answered 12 years and a month ago by Michael A. Weinstein (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
You can divroce him, call my office at 404-459-0000 and I will walk you through it
You can divroce him, call my office at 404-459-0000 and I will walk you through it

Struggling artists : money is an issue

Answered 12 years and a month ago by Michael A. Weinstein (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
please call my office at 404-459-0000 to discuss a fair flat fee for an uncontested divorce
please call my office at 404-459-0000 to discuss a fair flat fee for an uncontested divorce

What do I do next if i don't agree to counselling?

Answered 12 years and a month ago by Helene Ellenbogen (Unclaimed Profile)   |   9 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
Don't go.
Don't go.

my spouse wants a divorce

Answered 12 years and a month ago by Michael A. Weinstein (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
Call me at 404-459-0000 or email me at info@weinsteinwin.com I can help you navigate and get ahead of this situation and protect your family rights, finances, and business.
Call me at 404-459-0000 or email me at info@weinsteinwin.com I can help you navigate and get ahead of this situation and protect your family rights,... Read More

If I file for divorce because of my husbands drug use, will I be entitled to anything if he proves I had the opportunity to commit adultery?

Answered 12 years and a month ago by Ms. Daniela Kristabell McCalla (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Divorce
Generally, a spouse isn't entitled to alimony if it's established through presentation of evidence that the separation is due to the spouse's adultery. The bar to receiving alimony only applies if it is shown that the act of adultery was the direct cause of the separation between the two parties. A person commits adultery when he or she has sexual intercourse with a person other than his or her spouse. In your question you said that you had an opportunity to commit adultery.  The next question is whether you actually committed the act.  And if that act was committed, did that act cause the separation? Keep in mind that when determining whether to award alimony, the court will consider the conduct of both parties.... Read More
Generally, a spouse isn't entitled to alimony if it's established through presentation of evidence that the separation is due to the spouse's... Read More
Divorce
Georgia

Helpful Resources