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Demystifying Family Law in Georgia

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Unlocking the Basics of Family Law

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Yes, the VA will accept your private medical records for your VA disability appeal. Not all Veterans receive their medical care at the VA, some receive partial care, and others do not even step foot into a VA medical fac...

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Many websites have legal forms online, however to someone who is not familiar with the law, those forms can be overwhelming. Some fill-in forms do not suit your needs and often do not address all legally required issues ...

","url":"https://bechtold-law.com/blawg/f/we-agree-on-everything-why-do-we-need-a-lawyer","title":"We Agree On Everything Why Do We Need A Lawyer?","summary":"Many websites have legal forms online, however to someone who is not familiar with the law, those forms can be overwhelming. Some fill-in forms do not suit your needs and often do not address all legally required issues ...","date_modified":"2022-04-26T21:52:47Z"},{"id":"https://bechtold-law.com/blawg/f/i-applied-and-was-denied-my-va-disability-benefits-what-do-i-do","html_content":"

Going through the VA disability process is overwhelming and complicated. Once you apply for your VA disability benefits and are denied, it is difficult to know what to do next. “If you disagree with a VA decision dated o...

","url":"https://bechtold-law.com/blawg/f/i-applied-and-was-denied-my-va-disability-benefits-what-do-i-do","title":"I applied and was denied my VA disability benefits, what do I do?","summary":"Going through the VA disability process is overwhelming and complicated. Once you apply for your VA disability benefits and are denied, it is difficult to know what to do next. “If you disagree with a VA decision dated o...","date_modified":"2022-04-15T19:31:28Z"},{"id":"https://bechtold-law.com/blawg/f/how-much-will-my-divorce-cost","html_content":"

Divorce fees vary by state, county, and law firm. In all divorce cases in Georgia, you will have a filing fee paid directly the Clerk of Court when your divorce is filed. Filing fees in Georgia vary by county, below is a...

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If you have a shared minor child and plan to be divorced in the State of Georgia you will likely be required to attend a parenting class or seminar. Requirements, schedules, and fees vary by county. “The superior court j...

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Sharing custody of your child with your ex is challenging, holidays can make that challenge even more difficult. Here are some tricks to have a happy co-parenting Halloween:

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If you share a minor child with your ex it is important that you have a schedule for your child this upcoming Thanksgiving break. The State of Georgia requires that separated parents have, “a parenting time schedule, wit...

","url":"https://bechtold-law.com/blawg/f/it%E2%80%99s-not-too-late-to-get-a-thanksgiving-custody-schedule","title":"It’s Not Too Late to Get a Thanksgiving Custody Schedule ","summary":"If you share a minor child with your ex it is important that you have a schedule for your child this upcoming Thanksgiving break. The State of Georgia requires that separated parents have, “a parenting time schedule, wit...","date_modified":"2019-11-21T17:49:26Z"},{"id":"https://bechtold-law.com/blawg/f/divorcing-parenting-class","html_content":"

If you have a shared minor child and plan to be divorced in the State of Georgia you will likely be required to attend a parenting class or seminar. Requirements, schedules, and fees vary by county. “The superior court j...

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It is quicker and cheaper to have an uncontested divorce. “An uncontested divorce is one in which there is no dispute between the parties regarding issues such as child support, alimony, child custody, property division,...

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Once all of your Divorce Court documents are prepared, they will need to be filed with the proper Court to be processed. Divorce cases are filed as Domestic Civil Cases in Superior Court. Superior Court filing fees vary ...

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No, the Georgia Courts do not require child support to continue through college. “The duty to provide support for a minor child shall continue until the child reaches the age of majority, dies, marries, or becomes emanci...

","url":"https://bechtold-law.com/blawg/f/will-my-ex-be-required-to-pay-for-our-childs-college-expenses","title":"Will My Ex Be Required To Pay For Our Child's College Expenses?","summary":"No, the Georgia Courts do not require child support to continue through college. “The duty to provide support for a minor child shall continue until the child reaches the age of majority, dies, marries, or becomes emanci...","date_modified":"2019-07-09T12:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://bechtold-law.com/blawg/f/can-i-have-my-child-support-amount-changed","html_content":"

Yes, child support can be modified, but only through court Order. Parties are legally required to pay the court Ordered child support obligation unless and until there is a change to the original Order.

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Yes, you can restore your maiden name after divorce in Georgia. “Your last name does not automatically revert to your former or maiden name once you get divorced.” www.wikihow.com. “In most states, you can request that t...

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Yes. “There are a variety of different methods through which a lawyer might charge for legal services, and usually the type of case dictates the type of fee agreement.” research.lawyers.com. Lawyer fees are generally eit...

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The Georgia Domestic Relations Financial Affidavit (also called “DRFA”) is a standard form used by the Courts in all family law cases. The purpose of the DRFA is to summarize your individual current income, assets, and e...

","url":"https://bechtold-law.com/blawg/f/completing-the-georgia-domestic-relations-financial-affidavit","title":"Completing the Georgia Domestic Relations Financial Affidavit","summary":"The Georgia Domestic Relations Financial Affidavit (also called “DRFA”) is a standard form used by the Courts in all family law cases. The purpose of the DRFA is to summarize your individual current income, assets, and e...","date_modified":"2019-05-30T20:08:12Z"}]}