How to File for Divorce in Georgia

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.

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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How to File for Divorce in Georgia

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