Post-Divorce
Articles about post-divorce legal matters including modifications, contempt, and appeals.
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Can a Georgia Judge Waive Interest on Arrears?
A Georgia judge may waive or reduce interest on past-due child support or alimony, but only after considering four factors listed in the interest statute.
Read MoreDoes Laches Bar a Contempt Motion in Georgia?
Laches does not bar a contempt motion for unpaid child support in Georgia, and Georgia courts have rejected it against overdue alimony as well.
Read MoreWhat Is Laches in a Georgia Divorce Case?
Laches can bar a late equitable claim in a Georgia divorce case, but only if the delay actually harmed the other side. Here is how courts decide.
Read MoreExceptions 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.
Read MoreWhat Happens When a Court Order Is Violated
Understanding contempt of court actions in Georgia family law when one party fails to comply with a divorce or custody order.
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