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Interrogatories: Written questions from Plaintiff to Defendant or from Defendant to Plaintiff. These questions are drafted by the lawyers of each party and are sent by mail; a response in writing 30 days from the date they were received is required. Interrogatories can be served before or after a...
When deciding on child custody issues, the court will take in to consideration all factors pertaining to the wellbeing of the child. Any and all decisions will thus be rooted in what the court believes is in the best interests of the child. Starting at age fourteen, the court will take into consideration...
After the petition is filed, you will see a judge who may award you a temporary protective order before a set hearing. The hearing will take place within thirty (30) days after filing your petition. At the hearing, the judge will hear both your statement and the statement of the accused party and will then...
Applying for a protective order requires filling out a document that will state the details of what has transpired and what you want the court to do about the occurrence. If you need help filling out this document, you can seek aid from someone in the Clerk’s Office (where you obtain the form), a domestic...
Most couples that file an uncontested divorce do not have to attend any formal hearings or trials. Instead, they file paperwork with their lawyer and then wait to hear back. In a contested divorce, however, the norm is that you will have to go to court. This does not have to be the case should there be...
This is a question we are often asked in consultations. The answer is not always easy – and the answer is related to the concepts of: jurisdiction and venue. All divorce and family law cases filed in Georgia are filed in Superior Court (as contrasted with Magistrate, State, etc.) However, the actual county...
Divorce and Family Law – The Basics of Discovery
What is an Election of Child Custody?
What happens when I file a Protective Order?
How do I apply for a Protective Order?
Will I Have to Go to Court for My Divorce?
Where Will My Attorney File My Divorce Case?
Danny Coleman, MBA, Attorney
Susan Martin, PE, MBA, Attorney
