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Georgia Enforces a Separation Agreement Exactly as Written
Georgia courts read separation agreement terms in their plain, ordinary sense, and expert testimony will not redefine them.
Read MoreWhat Happens When a Separation Agreement Is Incorporated Into a Judgment?
Incorporation makes a Georgia settlement agreement part of the judgment, wiping out inconsistent side deals while leaving a separate breach of contract suit available.
Read MoreDo You Have to Be Separated to Sign a Separation Agreement in Georgia?
A Georgia separation agreement is valid when made after the parties separate, or immediately before a separation they have already decided on.
Read MoreDo You Have to Record a Separation Agreement in Georgia?
Georgia repealed the statute that required recording a separation agreement in superior court, so the old rule no longer applies.
Read MoreWhat Counts as Consideration for a Georgia Separation Agreement?
Settling a divorce, ending a family controversy, or dividing property all supply the consideration a Georgia separation agreement needs.
Read MoreWhen Does a Georgia Separation Agreement Lack Consideration?
Promising to do what you are already obligated to do is not consideration in Georgia, and creditors can undo transfers between spouses.
Read MoreGeorgia Equitable Caregiver Statute
Parents have new rights when confronted with a lawsuit brought under the Equitable Caregiver Statute in Georgia.
Read MoreFactors Courts Consider in Georgia Custody Cases
An overview of the key factors Georgia courts evaluate when making child custody determinations, and what parents should know.
Read MoreInformation You Should Gather Before Filing for Divorce
A practical guide to the financial records, documents, and information you should collect before starting the divorce process.
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