How to File for Divorce in Georgia,9781572483408

How to File for Divorce in Georgia

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Edition: 5th
ISBN13: 9781572483408
ISBN10: 1572483407
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2003-05-01
Publisher(s): Sourcebooks Inc
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Summary

How to File for Divorce in Georgia simplifies and thoroughly explains everything you need to know to successfully handle your own divorce in the state of Georgia. Complete with step-by-step instructions and the forms you need, this book makes filing for divorce inexpensive and hassle-free.

Table of Contents

Using Self-Help Law Books vii
Introduction xi
Marriage ``Ins and Outs''
1(12)
Ceremonial Marriage
Common Law Marriage
Divorce
Annulment
Legal Separation
Do You Really Want a Divorce?
The Legal System
13(12)
Theory vs. Reality
Divorce Law and Procedure
Legal Research
Alternative Dispute Resolution
25(8)
Getting Your Spouse to Agree
Alternative Dispute Resolution Options
Lawyers
33(10)
Wanting a Lawyer
Selecting a Lawyer
Evaluating a Lawyer
Working with a Lawyer
Firing Your Lawyer
Evaluating Your Situation
43(18)
Relations with Your Spouse
Financial Information
Property and Debts
Child Custody and Visitation
Child Support
Alimony
Two Available Divorce Procedures
General Procedures and Forms
61(10)
An Introduction to Legal Forms
Filing with the Court Clerk
Notifying Your Spouse
Setting a Court Hearing
Courtroom Manners
Domestic Standing Orders
Uncontested Divorce
71(16)
Disclosure Statement
Civil Case Initiation Form
Petition for Divorce
Agreement
Affidavit Regarding Custody
Answer and Counterclaim for Name Change Purposes
Final Judgment and Decree
Contested Divorce
87(14)
Procedure Differences from Uncontested Divorce
Domestic Relations Financial Affidavit
Collecting Information
Property and Debts
Child Custody and Visitation
Child Support
Alimony
Temporary Hearing
Final Judgment and Decree
Negotiating Agreements
101(2)
The Court Hearing
103(6)
Preparation
The Hearing
The Future
When You Can't Find Your Spouse
109(4)
The Diligent Search
Preparing and Filing Court Papers
The Clerk's Job
Publishing
Special Circumstances
113(10)
When You Cannot Afford Court Costs
Protecting Yourself, Your Children, and Your Property
Taxes
Pension Plans
Military Divorces
Paternity and Name Changes
Adoption
Grandparent Visitation and Custody
Glossary 123(6)
Appendix A: Superior Court Clerks 129(10)
Appendix B: Georgia Code Divorce Provisions 139(6)
Appendix C: Forms 145(76)
Index 221

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