Georgia - Divorce Kits
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The following laws are explained very briefly to provide a basic understanding. If further knowledge is wished to be gained please make use of your local library, and seek the assistance of an attorney. This section is reviewed regularly, but due to the changing of laws some material may be outdated.
Required Residency: 6 months
Where to file:
The county in which the Petitioner resides.
The county the Respondent resides if Petitioner lives out of state.
Grounds for Absolute Divorce:
Adultery
Alcoholism
Bigamy ( grounds for annulment )
Desertion
Drug Addictions
Fraud, Force or Duress
Impotence
Insanity
Mental and or Physical Cruelty
Grounds for "No-Fault" Divorce:
Irreconcilable Differences or Irretrievable Breakdown
Time before ex-spouses may remarry: Petitioner ( none ) Respondent ( none )
Mediation offered or recommended in certain situations: ( no )
Counseling offered or recommended under specific circumstances: ( no )
The Distribution of Property:
Georgia is an "equitable distribution" state. The court has full discretion to divide the real estate and other personal property. The following factors are generally considered: age and health, length of marriage, vocational skills, occupations, contributions in acquisitions, employability of spouses, and custody.
Spousal Support:
Support can be awarded to either spouse, unless the dissolution of the marriage was caused by desertion or adultery.
Child Custody:
Custody is awarded with the best interests of the child or children in mind, and the current health conditions of the parents.
Uniform Child Custody Act: 1978
Is Joint Custody awarded? YES
Do Grandparents Have the Right to Visitation? YES
Are Child's Wishes Considered? YES, as long as they are age 14
Child Support:
Either parent may be required to provide the support of maintenance, insurance, and education of the child. If parents are un able to reach an agreement several factors are taken into account: child's age, medical costs, educational costs, day care costs, income of the custodial parent, contributions of the parents, and the parents own needs.
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To prepare your documents, you would simply edit the information as it applies to you.
Petitioner:
555-23-9178 III. { CHOOSE ONE OF
THE FOLLOWING } |
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Your document kit will include:
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| Product ID: D-GA-0 Product Name: Georgia Divorce Kit - Without Children COST:$19.95 + Shipping & Handling |
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| Product ID: D-GA-WC Product Name: Georgia Divorce Kit - With Children COST:$22.95 + Shipping & Handling |
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