Georgia Law
Guides and insights on georgia law in Georgia, from the attorneys at Better Law.
Contested Divorce in Georgia: What to Expect When Spouses Don't Agree
When spouses can't agree on property, custody, support, or alimony, a Georgia divorce becomes contested — here's how the process works, from filing through trial, and how to protect yourself.
May 18, 2026
Complete Guide to Divorce in Georgia | Process, Timeline & Costs
A complete guide to the Georgia divorce process, timeline, custody and support rules, property division, and what it typically costs.
Jan 9, 2026
Georgia Father Awarded Sole Custody in Landmark Legitimation
Better Law won sole legal and physical custody for a Georgia father in an unprecedented emergency legitimation case.
Dec 22, 2025
What’s the Difference Between Legal Custody and Physical Custody?
Legal custody covers decision-making authority while physical custody covers where a child lives — here is how the two differ and how Georgia courts decide each.
Apr 25, 2024
5 Things to Remember if You're Up Against False Accusations in Court
What to remember if you're facing false accusations in a Georgia divorce or custody case — from preserving evidence to defending your credibility in court.
Mar 19, 2024
Can I Modify My Child Custody Arrangement Without Going To Court?
Informal custody tweaks are not enforceable in Georgia — here is why court approval matters and how to modify a custody order when circumstances change.
Mar 14, 2024
Divorce Rates By Demographics in Georgia
A look at how divorce rates in Georgia break down by age, education, race, and marriage length — and the common factors that contribute to separations.
Feb 21, 2024
How Separate Maintenance Works in Georgia
Georgia's separate maintenance action functions much like a legal separation, resolving custody, support, alimony, and property while a couple remains married.
Dec 21, 2023
5 Factors That Affect Child Custody Decisions in Georgia
Georgia judges weigh the best interests of the child — these are five of the key factors that affect custody decisions, from a parent’s willingness to the stability of the home.
Nov 2, 2023
Does Georgia Recognize Common Law Marriage?
Georgia stopped recognizing new common law marriages in 1997, but pre-1997 unions and valid out-of-state ones still count.
Aug 30, 2023
Unfit Parents And Child Custody In Marietta, GA
An “unfit” parent finding is rare in Georgia and reserved for extreme cases — here are the factors Marietta courts weigh and how sole and emergency custody work.
Aug 9, 2023
5 Advantages of a Marital Settlement Agreement (MSA) in a Georgia Divorce
Five key advantages of using a marital settlement agreement (MSA) to reach a faster, less contentious, and more cost-effective Georgia divorce.
Aug 8, 2023What Is the Difference Between a Lawyer and an Attorney?
The difference between a lawyer and an attorney explained — including what J.D. and Esq. mean and why the distinction matters when hiring legal help.
Aug 8, 2023Does Your Marriage Qualify for an Annulment in Georgia?
How annulment differs from divorce in Georgia, the limited legal grounds that qualify a marriage, and why most couples must file for divorce instead.
Jun 23, 2023How Does Service of Process Work?
A plain-English look at how legal papers are served in Georgia and what a process server legally can and cannot do.
Jun 21, 2023