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August 25, 2026 Other Grounds

What Is a Crime Involving Moral Turpitude in Georgia?

Georgia defines moral turpitude as anything done contrary to justice, honesty, modesty, or good morals, and the definition comes from a divorce case.

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August 25, 2026 Other Grounds

Wife Pregnant by Another Man as Grounds for Divorce in Georgia

Georgia allows a divorce where the wife was pregnant by another man at the time of the marriage and the husband did not know it.

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August 25, 2026 Appeals

Exceptions to the Mootness Rule in Georgia Family Law Appeals

A Georgia appeal that has become moot must be dismissed, but three recognized exceptions can keep it alive.

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August 25, 2026 Formal Requirements

Can a Prenuptial Agreement Choose Another State's Law in Georgia?

Georgia courts normally honor a choice of law clause in a prenuptial agreement, but Georgia public policy sets the limit.

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August 25, 2026 Formal Requirements

Can a Prenuptial Agreement Control Equitable Division in Georgia?

A Georgia prenuptial agreement can limit what a judge considers in dividing marital property, so long as it passes the Scherer test.

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August 25, 2026 Formal Requirements

Does a Severability Clause Save a Georgia Prenuptial Agreement?

A Georgia judge deciding whether to enforce a prenuptial agreement is not bound by the agreement's own severability clause.

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August 25, 2026 Formal Requirements

The Two-Witness Requirement for Marriage Contracts in Georgia

A Georgia marriage contract must be attested by at least two witnesses, and one person signing twice does not count.

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August 25, 2026 Formal Requirements

Which Georgia Prenuptial Agreements Need Two Witnesses?

Since July 1, 2018, every Georgia antenuptial agreement must be witnessed and notarized. For older agreements, what the document covered decided the question.

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August 25, 2026 Fraud, Duress & Disclosure

Can a Waiver Clause Replace Financial Disclosure in a Georgia Prenuptial Agreement?

A clause waiving the right to further financial information does not excuse a Georgia spouse from disclosing assets in the first place.

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