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File for Divorce in Georgia simplifies and thoroughly explains all you need to know to successfully execute your own divorce in the state of Georgia. Complete with step-by-step instructions and all the forms you need, this book makes filing for divorce inexpensive and hassle-free.

A divorce can be a very stressful experience—both emotionally and financially. Whether you use an attorney or not, protect yourself by getting all the information you need regarding divorce laws and your legal rights.

-Filing Instructions
-Protecting Your Assets, Yourself and Your Children
-Dividing Property
-Working with an Attorney
-Negotiating Child Support Agreements
-Ready-to-Use Forms with Instructions
-Family Violence Protection Order
-Property Inventory
-Debt Inventory
-Child Support and Guidelines Worksheet and many more...
-Georgia divorce laws and requirements
-List of Georgia Superior Court clerks
-Plain-English glossary of terms
-Step-by-step instructions
-Ready-to-use, blank forms

Table of Contents

Using Self-Help Law Books -

Introduction -

Chapter 1: Marriage Ins and Outs -
- Ceremonial Marriage
- Common-Law Marriage
- Divorce
- Annulment
- Legal Separation
- Do You Really Want a Divorce?
- Alternatives to Divorce

Chapter 2: The Legal System -
- Theory vs. Reality
- The Players
- Divorce Law and Procedure
- Legal Research

Chapter 3: Alternative Dispute Resolution -
- Getting Your Spouse to Agree
- Alternative Dispute Resolution Options

Chapter 4: Lawyers -
- Wanting a Lawyer
- Selecting a Lawyer
- Evaluating a Lawyer
- Working with a Lawyer
- Firing Your Lawyer

Chapter 5: Evaluating Your Situation -
- Relations with Your Spouse
- Financial Information
- Property and Debts
- Child Custody and Visitation
- Child Support
- Alimony
- Two Available Divorce Procedures

Chapter 6: General Procedures and Forms -
- Filing with the Court Clerk
- Notifying Your Spouse
- Setting a Court Hearing
- Courtroom Manners
- Domestic Standing Orders

Chapter 7: Uncontested Divorce -
- Disclosure Statement
- Domestic Relations Case Filing Information
- Petition for Divorce
- Agreement
- Affidavit Regarding Custody
- Answer and Counterclaim
- Final Judgment and Decree

Chapter 8: Contested Divorce -
- Procedure Differences from Uncontested Divorce
- Domestic Relations Financial Affidavit
- Collecting Information
- Property and Debts
- Child Custody and Visitation
- Child Support
- Alimony
- Temporary Hearing
- Final Judgment and Decree

Chapter 9: Negotiating Agreements -

Chapter 10: The Court Hearing -
- Preparation
- The Hearing
- Collecting Support Payments

Chapter 11: When You Cannot Find Your Spouse -
- The Diligent Search
- Preparing and Filing Court Papers
- The Clerk’s Job
- Publishing

Chapter 12: Special Circumstances -
- When You Cannot Afford Court Costs
- Protecting Yourself, Your Children, and Your Property
- Taxes
- Pension Plans
- Military Divorces
- Paternity
- Name Changes
- Adoption
- Grandparent Visitation and Custody

Glossary -

Appendix A: Superior Court Clerks -

Appendix B: Georgia Code Divorce Provisions -

Appendix C: Forms -

Index -

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