October 6, 2026
Yes. A Georgia judge can refuse to enforce a prenup that hid material assets, came from fraud or duress, or skipped the required witnesses and notary. Unconscionable terms or a major change in circumstances can also defeat it. A Dunwoody prenup lawyer checks the signature page and the financial disclosure schedules first. E.N. Banks-Ware Law […]
September 28, 2026
Georgia sets no formula for how long alimony lasts. Temporary alimony ends when the final decree issues. Periodic alimony runs for the term the decree sets. It stops early if the recipient remarries or either spouse dies, unless the decree says otherwise. A Redan alimony lawyer reads that wording first, because it decides whether the […]
September 21, 2026
A temporary custody hearing in DeKalb County is short, and it runs on paper. Each parent testifies, one extra witness may speak, and everything else arrives by affidavit. A Lithonia child custody lawyer files the financial affidavit 15 days out, drafts a parenting plan, and builds the written record long before the courtroom door opens. […]
September 16, 2026
Georgia will not grant a no-fault divorce until at least 30 days after your spouse is served. An uncontested DeKalb County case often wraps up within a few months. A contested case usually takes many months longer. A Stonecrest divorce lawyer can help you avoid the delays that come from missed filings and unresolved issues. […]
September 9, 2026
Legitimation is the Georgia court order that makes an unmarried father a legal father with standing to seek custody and parenting time. Every unmarried father needs it. Paternity alone does not grant it. A Cobb County parental rights lawyer files the petition under O.C.G.A. 19-7-22 in the county where the mother lives. E.N. Banks-Ware Law […]
September 1, 2026
Georgia adds both parents’ incomes and finds the Basic Child Support Obligation on the state table. Each parent covers a share of that number in proportion to income. Health insurance and work related child care get added on top. A Decatur child support lawyer then argues the adjustments and deviations, which is where the money […]
August 25, 2026
A DeKalb County divorce starts at $217 to file, plus $50 for the sheriff to serve your spouse and $50 per parent for the required parenting seminar if you have children under 18. That fixed floor lands near $267, or $367 once two parents pay for the seminar. Everything above it depends on how much […]
August 20, 2026
A Superior Court judge decides custody in Gwinnett County, and that judge answers one question. What arrangement serves the best interests of this child? Georgia law gives neither parent a head start, forbids a jury from deciding the issue, and hands the judge a list of 17 factors to weigh. A child who has turned […]
July 1, 2026
If your child’s health coverage is at risk right now, do not wait to take action. Reach out to E.N. Banks-Ware Law Firm by completing our online contact form or calling (470) 570-9546 to speak with a member of our team today. Why Summer Stirs Up Health Insurance Questions Summer often brings changes in employment, […]
April 1, 2026
If questions about a prenuptial agreement are creating stress before the wedding, speak with a Lithonia family law attorney through our online contact form or call (470) 570-9546 to discuss options before important decisions are made. What Is a Prenuptial Agreement? A prenuptial agreement, often called a prenup, is a written contract signed by two […]
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