Contested divorce in Georgia/Atlanta : What is the process to follow ?

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Before thinking of divorce, both parties should take enough time to discuss their problems and probably find a solution that will satisfy the Husband and Wife and that is what we hope of course.
In Georgia, there are several forms of divorce recognized by the Georgia Law.
I am Terri S. Herron, Your local Family Law Attorney in Atlanta and surrounding areas in Georgia. I will explain the contested divorce process in a fairly detailed manner.
What is the contested divorce?
As with the majority of trials, the contested divorce is a lawsuit involving pleadings (complaint and response), discovery, motions, a temporary hearing, mediation, and potentially a trial. Trials are before the Judge and it is up to him to determine custody, child support, alimony and property division if you and your spouse are unable to come to an agreement. However, either party may request that a jury make the decision on the alimony or division of the property.
Unlike uncontested divorce, which takes as little as 31 days, a contested divorce has a process that is at least 6 months to several years. On average, the divorce project can take a year.
Contested actions take a long time for all parties involved. Domestic actions are contested with a discovery phase, a temporary hearing, mediation (usually a day), all necessary communications in intense circumstances (many phone calls and e-mails) and an ultimate trial (usually a full day) to a week depending on the complexity of the case and the number of witnesses), can range from 40 to 100 hours in a lawyer's time, or more.
I am Terri S. Herron, an Atlanta/Georgia Family Law Attorney, ready to help and support you in such situations so feel free to contact me by:
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@noonecares5658 2 жыл бұрын

thank you so much. i’m writing about a divorce and this was easily explained and i appreciate you

@janicewright9502 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you this was awesome ! so informative this helped me a lot you answered every question that I have. And I so appreciated you being on youtube to help

@lorenacuevasduarte 3 жыл бұрын

My spouse has not responded to discovery, interrogatories, has not done the coparentng class he was the plantiff..I responded with answer and vounterclaim.., I believe he is ni or paying his attorney anymore...what happens if he just let's it go..

@RawDeal-mo1ng 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@breez7823 9 ай бұрын

I may have missed the coverage on where should the couple reside at the onset of the divorce (being served), and during the final stages of the divorce? If I move out is that a bad thing? What to do about a combative spouse? Finally, when should I relieve my financial duty?

@fldolakunle1097 Ай бұрын

Attorney Herron, are you accepting clients? I would like to schedule a consultation for a divorce.

@TruckerBill0531 2 ай бұрын

What’s the average cost for a contested divorce

@loosegooseconceptsatl6690 2 жыл бұрын

me and my girlfriend was in a relationship in florida , move to GA in 2013 bought a house together (her name alone on title) had kids and got married in 2017. she wants divorce now. papers are filed, Am I entitled to the house too, being bread winner, paying mortgage and utilities?

@TANKTKO 2 жыл бұрын

nope, you are only obligated to pay mortguage. Even if your name was on the house you would still get put out because you are the man. Just being real. This is how things are.

@tallyroll235 4 жыл бұрын

I got a issue my wife trying claim my house but I closed on the house 5 days before I was married but the wife is trying to claim it.I put the house deed only in my name the mortgage is only in my name but she is saying that some of the funds was hers that was a down payment on the house before marriage.But the issue is the funding came from my mother and the house payment my mom paid but I cannot get into her banking records on 2 of her accounts which one is closed the other one is open but my mom just passed away a 2 moths ago and I haven’t did probate on her will and the wife had me severed on the 1 month anniversary of my moms death.I cannot get the records in time that they are asking of me.What can I do? I have a funding letter from my Mother that the lender required because it’s a FHA loan.My Attonery willnt sit down with me bc of this virus stuff .I feel helpless.

@tallyroll235 4 жыл бұрын

What would be the worst case if she could claim some funds was hers legally but they wasn’t.I want to keep my home I have memories here of my mom and don’t want to give that up.

@TerriHerronLaw 3 жыл бұрын

We are offering zoom sessions, but you can subpoena the missing bank statements.

@TerriHerronLaw 3 жыл бұрын

You also need to determine how much equity is in the home. I would hate for you to spend more in attorney's fees than what you're fighting over. Get an appraisal.

@t193u 5 жыл бұрын

Great presentation! You answered many of my personal questions & concerns.Have you been successful In achieving Alimony awards for any (Male) clients?

@TerriHerronLaw 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Great question. Yes, we have been. Despite the gender, the same factors are applied. One of my male clients received 3 years of alimony. The Wife had to pay the mortgage while he had exclusive use of the marital home until it sold (it sold about 6 months later). He received half of her retirement. She was also ordered to pay my Attorney fees. In that case, the Wife was being very stubborn. My client asked for less in mediation, but the Wife took her chances with the Judge and lost. I think she had the mentality that he wouldn't receive alimony because he was a male. Whether I represent the Wife or Husband, I always take a look at the factors not the gender.

@t193u 5 жыл бұрын

Terri Herron Law -Thank you Terri or your reply.Its Greatly appreciated. I will reach out to you soon enough to set up a consultation! Thank you!