Marriage and Divorce
Know Your Rights
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Your Federal Taxes: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions for Individuals of the Same Sex Who Are Married Under State Law
The following questions and answers provide information to individuals of the same sex who are lawfully married (same-sex spouses). The State of Georgia does not recognize same-sex marriage. Content Detail
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About Divorce Law in Georgia (Audio/Podcast) audio
This podcast covers basic legal information about Divorce in Georgia. Mike Monahan, Pro Bono Director of the State Bar of Georgia talks with Vicky Kimbrell, Family Law Specialist Attorney from Georgia Legal Services Program. Visit GLSP.org for Kimbrell's contact information. Read More
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Getting a Divorce in Georgia audio
This document answers common questions about divorce in Georgia. Read More
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- Spanish / Español
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How to File an Answer to a Divorce Complaint
This brochure offers general information about how to properly answer a divorce petition. By filing your own answer, you will ensure that you will receive notice of the final hearing and that you will be able to tell the Court your position whether you decide to hire an attorney or represent yourself. Please be cautioned that the clerk's office of the Superior Court must accept your answer, but the Judge has the authority to require that you hire an attorney. Content Detail
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Annulment of a Marriage
An annulment is when a court says your marriage is not legally valid. These web pages describe the situations in which an annulment is appropriate and explain the process for getting an annulment. Content Detail
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Basic Marriage and Divorce Law: Ending Marriages
This document covers basic family law relating to annulments, legal separation, and divorce, including: This document tells you the following: (1) What is an annulment? (2) What are the differences between a legal separation and a divorce? Etc. Read More
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Defenses to A Divorce
This document lists the defenses to a complaint for divorce. Read More
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Divorce and Legal Separation
These web pages explain divorce and legal separation and the divorce process, including information about filing for divorce, following the rules and procedures, the process for the hearing, and the final divorce decree. If your spouse has ever threatened you, physically harmed you, or you have ever been afraid of your spouse, you should talk to an attorney or call 1-800-33-HAVEN BEFORE you file any divorce forms. You could be in danger and need a plan for your safety. Taking any action to separate or divorce may put you in danger! Content Detail
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Divorce - State Bar of Georgia Consumer Pamphlet
The increase in divorce has its effect, directly or indirectly, on virtually every family in the country. The following information is designed to summarize briefly Georgia’s divorce laws. Content Detail
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Divorce (Answers to Common Questions)
This document contains answers to questions many people ask about divorce. Read More
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How long does it take to get a divorce?
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How to Get a Divorce
This document walks you through the process for getting a divorce. If your spouse has ever threatened you, physically harmed you, or you have ever been afraid of your spouse, you should talk to an attorney or call 1-800-33-HAVEN BEFORE you file any divorce forms. You could be in danger and need a plan for your safety. Taking any action to separate or divorce may put you in danger! Read More
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I have not seen my spouse for years and I do not know where my spouse is. How do I get a divorce?
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Is there a waiting period for a divorce in Georgia?
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Modification of a Court Order in a Family Law Case
This document explains how to modify a court order in a family law case. Read More
