On behalf of John Edwards Law Group, LLC | Dec 4, 2019 | divorce and family law
For Georgia couples that have decided to call it quits on their marriage, the list of issues that they must address can seem to go on forever. If the pair purchased a house together, deciding what to do with that house is just one more thing on their list. In fact, it...
On behalf of John Edwards Law Group, LLC | Oct 18, 2019 | divorce and family law
Annulments can be issued on a religious basis, but they’re also legal ways to dissolve a marriage. Annulments are quite different from divorce, and as a result, fewer people are eligible for them when looking to put an end to their marital unions. If you’re thinking...
On behalf of John Edwards Law Group, LLC | Oct 18, 2019 | divorce and family law
Divorce is a stressful ordeal for adults that go through it, but it is stressful for the thousands of children in Georgia that are going through a divorce as well. In an ideal world, the divorce is at least amicable and parenting is easy. However, this is not always...
On behalf of John Edwards Law Group, LLC | Aug 31, 2019 | divorce and family law
The divorce process may be initiated for many reasons, whether a married couple has lost interest in each other or financial pressure has placed too much strain on a relationship. Some marriages fall apart because of the ways in which a spouse has changed. For...
On behalf of John Edwards Law Group, LLC | Jul 18, 2019 | divorce and family law
Deciding when and how parents split parenting time when divorcing in Georgia can cause significant stress among the parties. The pressure to create a plan that accounts for every situation can seem overwhelming. At John Edwards Law Group, LLC, we understand the...
On behalf of John Edwards Law Group, LLC | Jul 3, 2019 | divorce and family law
If your former spouse is paying you child support in Georgia, you likely have heard that you must spend this money on your kids’ basic needs. While this certainly is true, it does not represent the whole truth. FindLaw explains that child support must go for your...
On behalf of John Edwards Law Group, LLC | Jun 25, 2019 | divorce and family law
Going through a divorce can be difficult enough without the fear of potentially losing your beloved horses to your soon-to-be ex-spouse. Horses are property in the eyes of Georgia law. This means they could be subject to the state’s equitable distribution laws during...
On behalf of John Edwards Law Group, LLC | Jun 3, 2019 | divorce and family law
Under O.C.G.A. § 19-3-1, a valid marriage in Georgia requires only that (1) the Parties are able to contract; (2) the parties have an actual contract; and (3) the parties consummate the marriage according to law. Further, Georgia law states that a marriage that is...
by Edwards & Curtis LLC | Mar 8, 2019 | divorce and family law
Divorce can happen to anyone at any point in life, though recent statistics reveal certain trends. One study says that during the 1990s 10 percent of divorced people were over the age of 50. Newer research says that 25 percent of people going though a divorce are in...
by Edwards & Curtis LLC | Jan 10, 2019 | divorce and family law
The end of the winter holidays often means a return to routine for many families here in Georgia. For some, it can also mean big changes, including divorce. Experts say that they often see a rise in divorce rates at the start of each year and there are several reasons...
