Am I entitled to half of his settlement if he files for a divorce

In Georgia, the "expectancy" of the settlement/pay-out is typically too speculative to be "awarded" in the divorce. If there is an actual...

What are the laws on verbal Tenant/Landlord agreements?

YOu don't indicate whether you have performed the work or not. Here are a couple of principles: (1) an oral lease is enforceable if for less than...

Is there a real estate lawyer that would take a case on a contingency basis regarding several mortgage violations? mlpmp258

Some real estate attorneys, or an attorney who specializes in "work outs" or other mortgage related matters. As to contingency, possibly. The...

Am I still responsible for rent prior to the actual foreclosure?

Given the glut of foreclosed property in Georgia, many banks are sending the letters without going forward on the foreclosure. Once there has been...

If we both sign a Marital Settlement Agreement, do we still have to go to court?

In Georgia, you can do a divorce based on a "judgment on the pleadings," however, in each jurisdiction there are judges who will not accept this...

An uncontested divorce WITH a child MUST include child support worksheets, a parenting plan and a host of other documents related to care and...

Regrettably, my husband of 7 years wants a divorce. I cannot afford to maintain the home (needs costly repairs), utitilies, and

Responses from other jurisdictions notwithstanding, a lawyer in Georgia has to comply with the ethical rules in Georgia in representing you, even...

"Holding Deposit" not returned.

It is hard to tell you what you have presently, but it seems that you were asked, telephonically, to send them the check and that the "application"...

I have been married for almost 7 years. Am I entitiled to any of his pension, when we divorce?

It is difficult to answer a specific question about your particular case without speaking with you. In general, Georgia is an equitable division...

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Is my divorce legal if my husband lied on the papers about having children?

It is not clear what you are referring to as far as "legal." The divorce is "legal" but the final decree may be subject to modification if there...