How to File for Divorce in Georgia,9781572481374

How to File for Divorce in Georgia

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ISBN13: 9781572481374
ISBN10: 1572481374
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2001-03-01
Publisher(s): Sphinx Pub
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Summary

Information regarding Georgia's revisions to laws covering family violence and Temporary Protective Orders (TPOs), as well as updated information on filing for divorce in the state, is presented with easy-to-use, blank tear-out forms and instructions.

Table of Contents

Using Self-Help Law Books v
Introduction ix
Marriage ``Ins and Outs''
1(14)
Ceremonial Marriage
Common Law Marriage
Divorce
Annulment
Legal Separation
Do You Really Want a Divorce?
The Legal System
15(16)
Theory vs. Reality
Divorce Law and Procedure
Legal Research
Lawyers
31(12)
Do You Want a Lawyer?
Selecting a Lawyer
Evaluating a Lawyer
Working with a Lawyer
Evaluating Your Situation
43(22)
Relations with your Spouse
Financial Information
Property and Debts
Child Custody and Visitation
Child Support
Alimony
Which Procedure to Use
General Procedures and Forms
65(12)
An Introduction to Legal Forms
Filing with the Court Clerk
Notifying Your Spouse
Setting a Court Hearing
Courtroom Manners
Domestic Standing Orders
Uncontested Divorce
77(18)
Contested or Uncontested Divorce?
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
95(18)
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
113(4)
The Court Hearing
117(8)
Preparation
The Hearing
The Future
When You Can't Find Your Spouse
125(6)
The Diligent Search
Preparing and Filing Court Papers
The Clerk's Job
Publishing
Special Circumstances
131(12)
When You Can't Afford Court Costs
Protecting Yourself, Your Children, and Your Property
Taxes
Pension Plans
Military Divorces
Paternity and Name Changes
Adoption
Grandparent Visitation and Custody
Appendix A: Superior Court Clerks 143(6)
Appendix B: Georgia Code Divorce Provisions 149(4)
Appendix C: Forms 153(74)
Index 227

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