Is pornography grounds for divorce in Georgia? A person wanting to file a fault-based divorce in Georgia may wish to cite their partner’s use of pornography. Depending on the couple, pornography can cause an irreparable strain on a marriage. Filing a fault-based divorce based on the use of pornography, however, can be difficult because of…
A person wanting to file a fault-based divorce in Georgia may wish to base their claim on lack of intimacy. However, a willful withholding of intimacy by a partner can be emotionally draining, and disclosing the specifics of this tension in the marriage during divorce proceedings can be embarrassing for the involved parties. Beyond the…
For interstates and highways in Georgia, the average speed limit ranges from 65 to 70 miles per hour. Although those speeds can keep traffic flowing smoothly, speeding tickets are still a common problem and authorities take violations very seriously. Speeding convictions that fall under the Georgia Super Speeder law can be costly and can result…
In the state of Georgia, there are 13 grounds for divorce. These grounds include factors such as adultery, addiction, abuse, and criminal convictions requiring long-term jail time. An affair is a common reason why couples choose to move forward with a divorce. Whether this is a one-time occurrence or an ongoing relationship, both of these…
Divorce is not a simple decision. Many factors come into play when a couple decides to end their marriage. In the state of Georgia, there are 13 grounds for divorce that can impact the result of your decision. These grounds may change property division, alimony, and even custody. Grounds for Divorce In order to file…
Andersen, Tate & Carr, P.C (ATC Law) recently received the prestigious Best Lawyers of America award for four of their Atlanta lawyers. We are also honored to announce Tom Andersen has been named Lawyer of the Year for Greater Atlanta Real Estate for the third time. Best Lawyers is a peer review organization established to…
Co-parenting and parallel parenting sound similar, but they’re actually two very different approaches to parenting after a divorce. The relationship between parents post-divorce is handled differently because there are different sets of circumstances for each parenting approach. Co-Parenting This approach involves a substantial amount of interaction between the divorced parents. Co-parenting brings the divorced parents…
Whether you have filed or received divorce papers in Georgia, you are likely contemplating the alimony payments that will be included in your divorce. What is Alimony? Alimony is financial support paid by one spouse to another, and exists to support the economic well-being of spouses who do not have the means to make ends…
The divorce process is challenging, especially with issues of child custody in the mix. In Georgia, courts take the preference of the child into account when making child custody decisions. How Old Does a Child Need to Be to Choose Which Parent They Live With? GA Code § 19-9-3(5) states that children 14…
Andersen, Tate & Carr attorney Tyler Dillard recently represented out-of-state residents who had previously sold a home in Georgia. The clients sold the home as-is but were later sued by the buyers claiming that there was a toxic mold infestation. The clients adamantly denied any knowledge of any mold infestation and further reminded the buyers…