Crystal Wright | December 12, 2021 | Divorce

Many factors can influence the outcome of a divorce or family law case. One is the ability of those involved to make the right impression on the judge. Just because someone can sway the judge’s opinion, doesn’t always mean they deserve an outcome in their favor. For example, perhaps you’re in the middle of divorce… read more

Crystal Wright | September 23, 2021 | Divorce

Are you getting a divorce in Georgia? If so, you may be ordered to make alimony payments to your ex. Or, they may be ordered to pay alimony to you. Alimony is financial support that may be awarded when one party can’t support themselves without help from the other. For example, maybe one spouse was… read more

Crystal Wright | September 16, 2021 | Divorce

People get married for many reasons. Some reasons for getting married might not make sense to other people.  The same is true for divorces. People file for divorce for different reasons. However, the desire to end a marriage can be influenced by outside factors, including getting into a car wreck. How Can Being in a… read more

Crystal Wright | July 1, 2021 | Divorce

Some states refer to legally ending a marriage as “dissolution of marriage.” Georgia still refers to this process as “divorce.” However, the terms mean the same thing. Some states recognize a legal separation, but a legal separation is different from divorce or dissolution of marriage. With a legal separation, the spouses do not want to… read more

Crystal Wright | June 18, 2021 | Divorce

Divorce can be an emotional process. But it usually has defined and predictable steps. Understanding these steps can help you cope with the stress of a divorce. Here is a guide to the steps of the divorce process, including insight into the ways that these steps are usually handled by Gwinnett county courts. Preparing for… read more

Crystal Wright | June 3, 2021 | Divorce

Only one spouse needs to file pleadings with the court to begin the divorce process in Georgia. The Complaint alleges one of 13 grounds for divorce, including a “no-fault” ground for irreconcilable differences. A spouse does not need to agree to the divorce for the court to end the marriage. Under the no-fault grounds, irreconcilable… read more