How To File For Divorce In Georgia Book

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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 YourSpouse
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