Georgia Family Law

Divorce is not just the legal end of a marriage. It can also change where you live, how your property is divided, what your monthly finances look like, and how much time you spend with your children. For many people, the biggest questions are practical: What happens to the house? Do I keep my retirement? […]

Divorce often forces people to make important financial decisions quickly. When everything feels uncertain, it is natural to want access to cash. For many, that leads to one of the most common and costly mistakes in divorce: liquidating retirement accounts too early. What seems like a simple solution in the moment can have long term […]

When a Family Law Order Needs to Change or Be Enforced A custody, child support, or alimony order is based on the circumstances that existed when it was entered. But families, children, jobs, incomes, and living arrangements change. At Petrelli Previtera, LLC, our Marietta family law attorneys help clients determine when an existing order can […]

Relocating after a divorce can affect more than where you live. When children are involved, a move may also change your custody agreement, parenting time schedule, transportation responsibilities, and how major decisions are made. In Georgia, parents should review their custody order carefully before relocating and understand when a custody modification may be needed. This […]

Commingled Property in Georgia: What Is It & How Can It Impact Your Divorce? “Commingled property” is a term you might encounter during a divorce in Georgia. While many are aware of the distinctions between marital and separate property, few fully grasp the implications when these two intermingle. This often becomes a major point of […]

Georgia Property Division In Georgia, divorcing spouses can decide how to divide their property by themselves or through a mediator. If they can’t come to an agreement, they can take the property division dispute to court, which uses state law to divide it. Georgia is an “equitable distribution” state. This means marital property is divided […]

Spousal support, also commonly known as alimony, is when one spouse provides money to the other after divorce. The idea of spousal support in Georgia, came about when it was expected that during a marriage, the husband would take care of his wife. If they got divorced, the husband had to keep providing financial help […]

“Who keeps the house?” It is a common question for anyone getting divorced when you share an owned family home. One person will eventually move out, maybe both. Maybe you’ll sell the house and split the proceeds, or perhaps one person will get to keep the house and live there after the divorce. What will […]

Parenting seminars are an unavoidable aspect of family law in Georgia. In the context of divorce or separation, these mandatory seminars play a vital role in ensuring the well-being of children and promoting effective co-parenting. What is Georgia’s Mandatory Parenting Seminar? Georgia’s Mandatory Parenting Seminar is a legal requirement for parents undergoing separation or divorce. […]

One of the central tenets of family law is to seek the best interests of any children in each case. From matters of delinquency to child custody, the court will seek to determine and enforce the most beneficial course of actions for children to have a safe and supportive environment. Of course, the best interests […]