February 16, 2015
Why Facebook Can Be a Divorce Lawyer’s Best Friend
One of the first bits of advice that I give my divorce clients is to avoid posting on Facebook and other social media. It is an effective way to completely destroy your case.
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These articles DO NOT constitute legal advice and should not be construed as such. If an article is relevant to your particular legal situation you should understand that it is merely intended to provide a very general preview of matters that would be discussed in detail during a face-to-face consultation. The law is constantly changing and some of the information in these articles might be obsolete. Please also recognize that seemingly insignificant details often have a big effect on the advice that we give our clients concerning a particular legal issue.April 24, 2013
Can I Get Reimbursed for My Attorney Fees?
I am frequently asked this question by prospective clients during the initial consultation. Some are surprised to discover that they can’t find an attorney that is willing to take on their case without paying a retainer in advance. This is because an award of attorney fees from the court is never an absolute certainty.
Generally, attorney fees may not be awarded in a case unless authorized by statute or contract. Georgia law does have various statutes authorizing an award of attorney fees in family law cases.
April 6, 2013
Where will my divorce case be filed?
A resident of Georgia must be a bona fide resident of Georgia for a period of six (6) months before Georgia can acquire jurisdiction to grant a divorce. A nonresident may file for divorce against his or her spouse who lives in Georgia if the spouse has been a resident of Georgia for six (6) months prior to the filing.
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