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answered on Nov 2, 2025

You start by securing your safety and leverage the Georgia Family Violence Act. Seek an ex parte Temporary Protective Order immediately; ask for no-contact, exclusive use of the residence, temporary custody if applicable, and temporary support, and request a financial restraining order that bars... View More

In Georgia, you don't need grounds for divorce. There are several grounds for divorce and one of them is that the marriage is irretrievably broken, which is another way to say you don't want to be married anymore and don't have a specific ground such as adultery, substance abuse,... View More

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answered on Oct 25, 2025

In Georgia, the property‑division terms of a final divorce decree stay fixed, but a judge may enforce those terms and set reasonable compliance conditions without rewriting the deal. Because your decree sets a refinance/assumption deadline but no remedy, you can either stipulate to a new date... View More

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answered on Oct 22, 2025

Yes, child support is generally mandatory in a Georgia divorce when there is a minor child, even if the child lives abroad. Georgia law requires both parents to contribute financially to their child’s upbringing, regardless of where the child resides. The court will usually calculate support... View More

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answered on Oct 21, 2025

Given the circumstances you’ve described, your ex-spouse may face serious challenges in removing the conditions on their green card. When someone applies to remove conditions after a conditional green card marriage, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) carefully reviews the evidence... View More

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answered on Oct 20, 2025

In Georgia, removing your name from a property deed after a divorce is usually a straightforward process if the court order or divorce decree clearly grants the property to your ex-spouse. Since the mortgage is already in your spouse’s name, your main task is to transfer your ownership interest... View More

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answered on Oct 19, 2025

You can file in Georgia.

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answered on Oct 18, 2025

This is an important question, and it’s good that you’re paying attention to the timing and terms of your divorce decree. In most cases, your ex-wife’s bankruptcy will **not** change the property division set out in the divorce decree. Under Georgia law, and federal bankruptcy law,... View More

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answered on Oct 17, 2025

It sounds like you’ve been put in a difficult situation, especially after contributing financially to the home and now facing a divorce where your name is not on the deed. In Georgia, property acquired during marriage is typically considered **marital property**, regardless of whose name appears... View More

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answered on Oct 17, 2025

What your husband did raises serious ethical and legal concerns. Changing an agreed-upon financial term in a settlement from $25,000 to $5,000 without your consent is a material alteration and could be viewed as bad faith negotiation or even potential fraud. The fact that you have written... View More

Anything purchased during the marriage is considered marital property and subject to equitable division, regardless of the source o the funds used to pay for the item. Therefore, your spouse could potentially ask for some equity in the home or some other award should you file for divorce. It will... View More

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answered on Oct 12, 2025

It sounds like you’ve already done most of the hard work by reaching an agreement and finalizing your paperwork. In a **mutual, no-fault divorce** hearing in Georgia, the judge’s questions are usually simple and designed to confirm that both parties understand the terms and that the decision to... View More

Those contributions seem minimal, throughout the course of a marriage. But you may request reimbursement during your divorce proceeding, and then the Court will determine what, if anything, to award you. But the home itself is her separate property and it is unlikely you would be entitled to any... View More

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answered on Oct 7, 2025

It’s understandable that you want to protect yourself and your child after going through something as painful as infidelity. In Georgia, the law doesn’t formally recognize **“legal separation”** in the same way some other states do. However, you can file for what’s called a **separate... View More

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answered on Oct 2, 2025

I’m really sorry you’re going through this. Your safety and the safety of your family must come first, so continue staying in a safe location and avoid any unnecessary contact with your spouse. In Georgia, you have the right to file for divorce on the grounds of cruelty or domestic violence,... View More

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answered on Sep 29, 2025

It’s important to remember that what your husband has written in his petition is only his request to the court, not a final order. You have the right to respond with your own requests regarding custody, income, and health coverage. Courts typically look at both parents’ financial situations... View More

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answered on Sep 26, 2025

What you describe raises serious concerns about whether your attorney met his professional obligations to you. Failing to review and share your spouse’s financial disclosures before mediation is a significant oversight, since those documents are central to negotiating a fair settlement. His... View More

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answered on Sep 18, 2025

What you’re describing sounds incredibly painful and exhausting, and it’s important to know that you don’t have to continue living under these conditions. In Georgia, you have the right to seek separation or divorce even if your husband refuses to cooperate. Filing for divorce would allow the... View More

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answered on Sep 17, 2025

You are facing a very serious and complex situation, and your safety and the safety of your children must remain your top priority. Since there is already a protective order in place, continue to follow its terms and keep documentation of any incidents or threats. Avoid direct contact with your... View More

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answered on Sep 17, 2025

You have the right to know whether your ex-wife has filed any extensions or modifications to the divorce decree, especially since a significant payment of \$100,000 is due. Courts typically send notices to all parties when an extension or motion is filed, but it’s possible paperwork may not have... View More