Amanda Speights

Divorce proceedings are a matter of public record in Georgia, as they are in other states, if you handle your divorce in court. Anyone can request to see your divorce records, generally by going through the Georgia Department of Public Health. But what if you don’t want the record of your divorce to be public?

With schools shutting down, businesses closing or requiring employees to work remotely, and events being canceled, it is reasonable to ask, do I have to send my child to visit with the other parent?

There’s no one-size-fits-all answer to this question. Your post-divorce financial situation could vary wildly depending on the terms of your divorce; whether children are involved; child support and alimony payments; and how your assets and debts were divided.

Divorce may be one of the most stressful events of a person’s life. Every divorce is different, and sometimes there’s not a lot you can do to make the situation better — a lot depends on your spouse’s behavior as well.

Every divorce is different, and the process may vary depending on the type of divorce you get. But if you’re just getting started, here’s a general idea of what to expect at all phases of the divorce timeline.

The holidays can be a challenging time for everyone. For divorced couples, they can be especially contentious. But they don’t have to be.

Here’s an overview of the challenging questions you and your spouse may have to contend with during the course of the divorce.

According to the law in Georgia, married people are considered financially responsible for each other. And this doesn’t necessarily stop when you divorce.

Georgia law requires all divorcing couples to go through mediation before they resort to a trial. While some divorce cases do wind up in court, the large majority can be settled in mediation — even the most contentious ones.