To pursue a modification, the party seeking the change typically needs to file a motion with the court that issued the original divorce decree. In Georgia, a person may file for modification only once every two years.
In Georgia, you are not required to be represented by a divorce lawyer. However, because the process can be complicated, you would almost certainly be making a huge mistake in trying to handle it on your own. This is especially true if your spouse does hire a lawyer.
A divorce decree could be invalid if a judge's decisions were based on incorrect information or if the judge made errors affecting the outcome. If one party concealed assets or debts from the other, that could be grounds for appeal or modification.
It is possible to get a divorce without going to court, especially in cases where both parties mutually agree to the divorce and its terms. This process is often referred to as an ``uncontested divorce'' or ``amicable divorce.'' Here are the key steps and considerations:
Yes, you can amend a marital settlement, with both parties agreeing.
What is a Default Divorce in California? If due diligence fails and the spouse successfully avoids the attempts to serve the papers, the process moves into a default divorce process.
When a person is not following the divorce decree, a motion for contempt should be filed with the court that ordered your divorce. You would file the motion for contempt and have a copy served on your ex spouse. The judge will schedule a hearing and determine what is going on in this situation and may issue fines, etc.
A: When you file for child or spousal support in California, the time it takes to receive temporary support depends on how soon a court hearing is scheduled. After you file your request, the court typically sets a hearing within a few weeks to a few months.
A custodial parent may file a petition with their local child support agency. That petition will then be forwarded to the New York City Law Department office in the county where the non-custodial parent resides. This matter will then be litigated in the New York City Family Court located in the same borough.