Blawg of Attorney Christine M Bechtold

  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 list of local Superior Court filing fees for divorce (as of December, 2021): Barrow County: $207.00 Gwinnett County: $209.00 gwinnettcourts.com. Newton County: $209.00 alcovycircuit.com. Rockdale County: $209.00 rockdaleclerk.com. Walton County: $210.00 alcovycircuit.com. If you have a shared minor child with your spouse, you may also be required to attend a parenting class/ seminar for an additional Court fee. Programs and fees vary by county. See my post on parenting classes here: bechtold-law.blogspot.com . Finally, you will have attorney fees for your divorce. Divorces vary greatly from family to family which in turn impacts attorney fees. “Be sure to get your fee arrangement in writing from your at

I f 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 judges, under whose authority the program shall function, may require any or all parties to attend an educational seminar of no more than four hours in and domestic relations action before the court. The program may be administered by the court or by contract with a private agency. The seminar shall be conducted by qualified personnel whose professional and educational experiences include a knowledge of children and families. " Georgia Superior Court Rule 24.8(B) . “ The goal of this program is to assist the parents in understanding the impact of divorce on children, reduce potential conflicts, and offer practical solutions to future problems.“ alcovycircuit.com . “ The seminar focuses on the developmental needs of children, with emphasis on fostering the child&

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:  1. Confirm your visitation schedule as soon as possible. Even if you think you know the visitation plan for Halloween, it is always a good idea to confirm at least one week in advance.    2. If you have a Parenting Plan through the Court, follow that schedule, however, you can adjust Halloween visitation if both parties agree.   3. Halloween falls on a Sunday this year, which can impact regular visitation schedules. Confirm visitation drop-off and pick-up times to ensure both parties have a chance to enjoy the holiday with your child.     4. Think outside the box. There will be Halloween activities around town all weekend. Be open to visitation on days other than just October 31 st . For example, on Saturday, October 30, 2021 “Trick or Treat on Main Street in Loganville will take place this year from 4-6 p.m. on