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Can I Get Joint 50/50 Custody of My Child In Georgia?

By Amanda Speights / November 27, 2023 / Comments Off on Can I Get Joint 50/50 Custody of My Child In Georgia?

Here’s an overview of how child custody is decided in Georgia, the issues that influence the judge’s decision, and the circumstances under which a 50/50 joint custody arrangement is most likely.

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Protecting Your Assets in a Georgia Divorce

Protecting Your Assets in a Divorce: A Guide for Georgia Residents

By Amanda Speights / May 23, 2023 / Comments Off on Protecting Your Assets in a Divorce: A Guide for Georgia Residents

With the right divorce attorney, good financial planning, and a proactive strategy, it is possible to protect many of your assets. Here’s how to do it.

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Updating Your Estate Plan After Divorce in Georgia

Updating Your Estate Plan After Divorce in Georgia

By Amanda Speights / May 10, 2023 / Comments Off on Updating Your Estate Plan After Divorce in Georgia

A divorce can cause significant changes to your financial circumstances, including your estate plans. What do you need to do right now? What can wait?

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How Does Divorce Work in Georgia?

How Does Divorce Work in Georgia?

By Amanda Speights / April 19, 2023 / Comments Off on How Does Divorce Work in Georgia?

When divorce becomes the necessary next step for you, it is important to understand how the process works in Georgia.

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No Fault Vs. Fault Divorce

No Fault Vs. Fault Divorce

By Amanda Speights / April 19, 2023 / Comments Off on No Fault Vs. Fault Divorce

Georgia is what is known as a “no fault divorce” state, meaning that no fault divorces are legally allowed. But what exactly is a no-fault divorce, and how is that different from a fault divorce?

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How To Find the Best Female Divorce Attorney in Cherokee County

How To Find the Best Female Divorce Attorney in Cherokee County

By Amanda Speights / January 10, 2023 / Comments Off on How To Find the Best Female Divorce Attorney in Cherokee County

Choosing to dissolve a marriage is a difficult decision. Choosing your lawyer shouldn’t be. Call and speak to a female lawyer at Speights Law now.

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The Differences Between Divorce, Separation and Annulment

The Differences Between Divorce, Separation and Annulment

By Amanda Speights / April 28, 2021 / Comments Off on The Differences Between Divorce, Separation and Annulment

Did you know there are three options for ending a marriage under Georgia law? Which one is best for you?

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What You Need to Know About High Net Worth Divorce In Cherokee County

By Amanda Speights / January 6, 2021 /

Divorce is rarely either simple or easy, but when the financial stakes are higher and the assets more complex, the whole ordeal can become even more fraught.

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All You Need To Know About Attorney Fees for Divorce in Canton

By Amanda Speights / December 15, 2020 / Comments Off on All You Need To Know About Attorney Fees for Divorce in Canton

Going through a divorce is hard enough without worrying about the cost and how you’ll pay for it. You may be wondering what to expect in terms of billing and fees, and what to expect for your money. Here are some answers to common attorney fee questions.

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Top Questions About Joint Child Custody in Georgia

By Amanda Speights / September 16, 2020 / Comments Off on Top Questions About Joint Child Custody in Georgia

If you’re in the midst of divorce in Georgia and you have kids, you probably have a number of urgent concerns about what your life with them will look like after the divorce—such as who will have primary parenting responsibilities, how often you and your spouse will see the kids, what visitation will look like, and who gets final say on crucial parenting decisions.

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