Are divorce decrees public record in Georgia?
Are divorce decrees public record in Georgia?
A certified copy of your divorce decree (or any other document from the divorce case) can be obtained ONLY from the Clerk of Superior Court of the county in which your divorce occurred. Court case records, including divorce cases, are public records. Anyone can get them at any time.
How do I get a copy of my divorce decree in Gwinnett County?
Court Records To obtain these records, please visit www.gwinnettcourts.com or call 770.822. 8100 for additional information.
Are you considered divorce when you file?
Typically it is the party who files the divorce that will have the final decree drafted. Once you, your spouse, your attorneys and the judge signs the final decree it is all over with. At that point, you can consider yourself to be officially divorced.
How many years do you have to be married to get alimony in Georgia?
Typically spousal support is awarded for a spouse ending a long term marriage (10+ years) where one spouse has minimal income earning potential.
Does it matter who files for divorce first in Georgia?
By being the first to file, one can better ensure these protections begin before the other spouse has an opportunity to hide assets. Filing for a divorce in Georgia begins by filing a complaint with the court. The petition is filed with the Superior Court, generally in the county of residence for the non-filing spouse.
Is Georgia a mom State?
Georgia family law is gender neutral, and courts are just as likely to award child custody to a father as to a mother, based on the facts of the case. At The Siemon Law Firm, our lawyers know what it takes to obtain primary residential child custody for mothers in contested divorce cases and child custody disputes.
How can I get out of paying alimony in Georgia?
Termination or Modification of Alimony in Georgia It is possible for either of the spouse to terminate or modify the alimony by filing a motion asking the court to end or modify the alimony. This can be done when a receiving spouse ends up earning more than the paying spouse.
