How long does it take to get a no contest divorce?
How long does it take to get a no contest divorce?
about four to five months
How long does it take for an uncontested divorce in Georgia?
60 days
Who qualifies for alimony in Georgia?
Alimony in Georgia is not a guaranteed part of the your divorce. Circumstances such as adultery or abandonment nullify the spouses rights to request spousal support. Typically spousal support is awarded for a spouse ending a long term marriage (10+ years) where one spouse has minimal income earning potential.
What is considered abandonment in a marriage in Georgia?
In fact, merely leaving your marital home before your divorce does not necessarily qualify as the desertion of marriage, which is also known as “abandonment” in Georgia. In short, a spouse can be guilty of desertion when one spouse leaves the marital home without the consent of the other spouse.
Why would a spouse get alimony?
Alimony, simply stated, is court-ordered payment from one former spouse to the other after divorce. It’s intended to provide financial support for the spouse who was financially-supported during the marriage –and still, that’s most commonly the wife.
