Author Archives: Jay Butchko
How To Protect Separate Property
When you go through a divorce in Georgia, all of your assets and debts will need to be disclosed, and the court will need to determine whether all of those assets and debts should be classified as marital or separate property. Under Georgia law, all marital property will be divided between the spouses based… Read More »
How To Prepare For Your Child Custody Case
Getting ready for a child custody case in Georgia can be complicated, and it is important to do everything you can to prepare for your case. Whether your child custody case will be part of a divorce or you will be going through a child custody case with someone to whom you are not… Read More »
How To Serve Divorce Papers In Georgia
If you are planning to file for divorce, it is important for you to know that you will need to have your spouse served with a copy of the divorce papers. Serving your spouse means that your spouse will receive the divorce papers officially putting your spouse on notice that they have been sued… Read More »
Steps To Take If You Are Considering A Divorce
Many people in the Atlanta area find themselves in marriages that are no longer working for a variety of reasons, and they often consider divorce. Yet considering divorce—when you are not quite certain that you want to divorce your spouse—and actually filing for divorce are two different processes entirely. What should you do if… Read More »
How To Find The Right Child Custody Lawyer For My Case
Child custody cases are complex, and they are often very emotional for all parties involved. When you are anticipating a child custody case in Georgia, it is essential to find the right lawyer to handle your case and to help you through this complicated process. It will be important to hire a lawyer with… Read More »
Divorce And Estate Planning: Steps You Should Take
While estate planning itself is something you should discuss with a lawyer who can assist you with various aspects of estate planning, there are a wide variety of estate planning matters that will need to be handled once you decide to file for divorce in Atlanta. Many of these issues can be handled during… Read More »
How To Protect Parental Rights In A Child Custody Case
Preparing for a child custody case in Georgia can be difficult and complicated, and it is important to do everything you can to put your best foot forward and protect your parental rights. The following are some of the steps you should consider in order to protect those parental rights as you get ready… Read More »
How To Get A No-Fault Divorce In Georgia
When you are considering the possibility of filing for divorce in Georgia, you might be wondering about the steps you will need to take in order to have a no-fault divorce. While many states in the U.S. are strictly no-fault states for divorce purposes, Georgia is not strictly a no-fault divorce state. There is… Read More »
How To File For A Fault-Based Divorce In Georgia
Georgia is one of the remaining states in the U.S. that has the option to file for divorce on fault-based grounds. Although many states have shifted to a purely no-fault model, Georgia still permits spouses to file for divorce on fault-based grounds. The “no fault” option in Georgia is actually one of the grounds… Read More »
How To Plan For A Divorce From A Narcissist
Going through a divorce is always difficult, even if you are on relatively amicable terms with your soon-to-be ex-spouse. Indeed, even in the best circumstances, there are bound to be emotional highs and lows associated with your divorce, and ending any relationship can be challenging, sad, and complicated. Yet divorcing a narcissist can be… Read More »
