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Law Offices Of Susan Mccarthy

Divorce
However, the courts still require that a divorce be based on legal grounds, such as “irreconcilable differences”, “adultery”, “cruel treatment”, “desertion”. There is no statutory “grace period” in Georgia before a divorce is finalized although there may be specific service and notice requirements that must be met before the court will grant a divorce. As a practical matter, most uncomplicated and uncontested divorces can be processed and finalized in 45-60 days.

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Phone: (770) 888-9111

Address: 327 Dahlonega St Ste 701, Cumming, GA 30040

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Law Offices Of Susan Mccarthy

Divorce
However, the courts still require that a divorce be based on legal grounds, such as “irreconcilable differences”, “adultery”, “cruel treatment”, “desertion”. There is no statutory “grace period” in Georgia before a divorce is finalized although there may be specific service and notice requirements that must be met before the court will grant a divorce. As a practical matter, most uncomplicated and uncontested divorces can be processed and finalized in 45-60 days.
Child Support
Legitimation refers to the process by which a biological father seeks to establish legal rights to a child who was born out of wedlock. Even if a father’s name is placed on a birth certificate, the father may have no legal right to visit with his child. Thus, Ms. McCarthy routinely represents father who wish to establish their legal rights so that they become active, involved parents. The process involves filing a petition with the court at which time the court may order DNA testing. A mother can also attest to the child being the biological offspring of the father which often makes the process of legitimation easier and less time consuming. Once the court has ordered the child legitimated, the father can request from the court the same visitation and custodial rights as any divorcing father. In addition, the court will likely order the payment of child support.
Child Custody and Visitation
Physical custody can be a more challenging area of divorce if the parties do not agree. If the parties cannot agree, the court will usually appoint a primary physical custodian of the child. This person generally has custody of the child during the school week and every other weekend. The non-custodial parent has visitation rights with the child. This can be a traditional every other weekend schedule, however, often the non-custodial parent will be given weeknight visitation, and/or some extended overnight visitation. It is also not unusual to have more time with the child over the summer or holidays depending on the work schedules and proximity of the parents.
Paternity
Premarital Agreement
Georgia law affords parties the right to contract in connection with and in contemplation of a marriage. These agreements are known as “pre-nuptial” or “ante-nuptial” agreements. The most common reason they are used is to protect property that one or both parties own prior to a marriage. Without such an agreement, depending on how these pre-marital properties are handled during the marriage, the property could be subject to equitable division. Thus, for those parties who have either been married before, or who are pragmatic in their approach to protecting their existing assets, it can be a useful tool to avoid an expensive divorce litigation process.
Spousal Support
The court considers certain factors in awarding alimony which may include, but are not limited to: the standard of living during the marriage, the duration of marriage, the age and physical/emotional condition of the parties, the financial resources of the parties; the time it may take for parties to acquire sufficient education or training for employment, the contributions that a party may have made toward the child rearing, homemaking, education and career building of the other party and family.
Legal Separation
There is nothing specifically delineated by Georgia law, as a “legal separation”. Rather, if you are no longer engaging in marital relations and request a separation, then one of the parties may apply to the court for an order granting special maintenance. This means that all issues can be resolved between the parties, but the court will not actually grant the divorce. This may be used when the parties are opposed to divorce for moral or religious reasons or when there is a legal benefit such as maintaining health insurance or social security, etc. It is important to consult with an attorney, however, who is knowledgeable about protecting your interests before entering into any written agreements. Ms. McCarthy is dedicated to providing you sound legal advice and recommendations to accommodate a wide variety of special circumstances. Call now for a free consultation.

Wrongful Death
Assault

Business and Corporate Law

Business Disputes
While enjoying her work in the private sector, Ms. McCarthy has also continued her academic work as an Adjunct Professor of Business Law and Ethics at Mercer University in Atlanta, Georgia. She has taught several business and leadership courses. She has also been a paid guest speaker for several large companies, including Xerox, speaking on the issue of business writing, etiquette and communication in the workplace.

Employment Litigation

Premises Liability
In many instances, you may be entitled to a judgment and money damages for medical bills, lost earnings, pain and suffering damages, punitive damages and other compensation for injuries caused by another’s intentional or negligent actions. Call us now to speak with a compassionate and experienced lawyer so you can fully understand your family’s rights to find justice and legal protection. We represent clients in all types of insurance claims and lawsuits from car accidents, truck accidents, sexual abuse, malpractice, wrongful death, and premises liability all across metro Atlanta and North Georgia. If necessary, we can come to you and your family. Regardless of the circumstances leading up to your accident, you may be entitled to seek some compensation from an at fault party..
Construction Litigation
Susan helped us in a construction contract dispute with a very satisfactory result. The contractor was very unreasonable and Susan was able to keep our costs to a minimum.
Landlord-Tenant Disputes

Personal Injury
Ms. McCarthy has been involved in representing individuals and companies for over 15 years in personal injury claims. She has extensive experience in litigating issues involving...
Medical Malpractice
Thereafter, Ms. McCarthy went into the private practice for a large civil litigation firm in West Palm Beach, Florida. There she practiced in all aspects of civil litigation including corporate and insurance defense, medical malpractice, and commercial litigation. Ms. McCarthy successfully participated in several multi-million dollar jury trials and gained valuable litigation experience.
Auto Accidents

Trusts and Estates

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