tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-45373140004278647002024-02-20T09:03:07.049-05:00Blawg of Attorney Christine M BechtoldThe Law Office of Christine M Bechtold provides family law, VA disability appeals, and general legal services in Georgia.Attorney Christine M Bechtoldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10751247693976369120noreply@blogger.comBlogger110125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4537314000427864700.post-2635006188805435662022-07-20T19:46:00.001-04:002022-07-20T19:46:48.729-04:00Can I Use My Non-VA Medical Records?<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUY0zUprOu5p8xnaZXx0xN_4O9YrzitTWfdfTtu9IEjReZVy0O-fpv31EddNzAmuOLdjolrrJDregH9StE5U-6EuOtfWcEiKCoGJF6fyP2mz77eXMtV2BkBq8FFyUsI38xIx5NYJdMCSO0DruWc88XIBXI1Jt4sIewUwvRHMKzC8_X4FUnUbEJ93X4/s2186/20611.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="2186" height="211" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUY0zUprOu5p8xnaZXx0xN_4O9YrzitTWfdfTtu9IEjReZVy0O-fpv31EddNzAmuOLdjolrrJDregH9StE5U-6EuOtfWcEiKCoGJF6fyP2mz77eXMtV2BkBq8FFyUsI38xIx5NYJdMCSO0DruWc88XIBXI1Jt4sIewUwvRHMKzC8_X4FUnUbEJ93X4/s320/20611.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black; line-height: 107%;">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 facility. </span>
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black; line-height: 107%;">If
you have non-VA medical records applicable to your currently applied
disability, it is your responsibility to get those records to the VA, but the
VA also has a duty to assist. </span><span style="line-height: 107%;">“VA’s Duty to Assist requires VA to
assist you in getting evidence, such as medical records, that’s needed to
support your case.” </span><a href="https://www.va.gov/decision-reviews/faq/"><span style="line-height: 107%;">https://www.va.gov/decision-reviews/faq/</span></a><span style="line-height: 107%;">.</span><span style="color: black; line-height: 107%;"> Even though the VA has
this duty, it is usually more efficient if you obtain the records on your own. </span></span></span></p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black; line-height: 107%;">Having
non-VA medical providers can assist your claim in some situations. A VA
accredited attorney can help you obtain a nexus support letter, something most
VA medical providers will not write. This nexus letter will show the VA: 1)
that you have a current medical condition, 2) that you had an event, injury, or
illness while in-service, and 3) most importantly, that there is a link between
the two (service connected). Sometimes the VA will schedule a C&P exam to
provide a brief opinion about the nexus, however having a private uninterested
party write a full nexus letter can be very valuable to your case. </span></span></span></p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black; line-height: 107%;">Many
VA disability claims are denied due to a lack of medical records, so be sure to
obtain all of your applicable medical records regardless of who provided the
service.</span></span></span></p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 107%;">Contact the Law Office of Christine M Bechtold, LLC to
schedule a free case evaluation for your VA disability appeal. 770-466-2700, </span><a href="mailto:Christine@Bechtold-Law.com"><span style="line-height: 107%;">Christine@Bechtold-Law.com</span></a><span style="line-height: 107%;">.</span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></p>
<p></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">Contact the Law Office of Christine M Bechtold, LLC today to schedule your free initial consultation. Christine@Bechtold-Law.com</div>Attorney Christine M Bechtoldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10751247693976369120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4537314000427864700.post-1412832617025171202022-06-01T17:57:00.001-04:002022-06-01T17:57:18.926-04:00Do I Need To Go To Mediation? What Is It?<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdPYlyKNQsTBs9717EYw0Wodo1rFbTZfNO1nV9683qg2mlbjlG8NcustqMhu1gdRQqTpA-O5qHapNJUIT8fI3uAk6sGaKUYyxXscu_Rj5-z_VYb3FK6-FNHYGNZ6rmJUgT7QyiKZQ0t3vLE7yC1Ga4cpW8P-L3o7pqPCJRwNp3cXrsRMKNNBTtoy2o/s2081/rs=w%201440,h%201440.jpeg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="2081" height="221" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdPYlyKNQsTBs9717EYw0Wodo1rFbTZfNO1nV9683qg2mlbjlG8NcustqMhu1gdRQqTpA-O5qHapNJUIT8fI3uAk6sGaKUYyxXscu_Rj5-z_VYb3FK6-FNHYGNZ6rmJUgT7QyiKZQ0t3vLE7yC1Ga4cpW8P-L3o7pqPCJRwNp3cXrsRMKNNBTtoy2o/s320/rs=w%201440,h%201440.jpeg" width="320" /></a></span></div><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; line-height: 107%;">“Mediation</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; line-height: 107%;">
is a structured, interactive process where an impartial third party assists
disputing parties in resolving conflict through the use of specialized
communication and negotiation techniques.“ </span><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mediation"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; line-height: 107%;">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mediation</span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; line-height: 107%;">.
Mediation is a type of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) conducted to
resolve pending Court actions. Georgia has an Office of Dispute Resolution
specifically appointed to oversee ADR programs. “The mission of the Georgia
Commission on Dispute Resolution is to help the Georgia Supreme Court fulfill
its Constitutional mandate to ‘provide for the speedy, efficient, and
inexpensive resolution of disputes and prosecutions’ in the judiciary.” </span><a href="https://godr.org/about-us/"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; line-height: 107%;">https://godr.org/about-us/</span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; line-height: 107%;">.</span></span></p><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; line-height: 107%;">All types of people seek mediation for a wide variety
of issues, in fact, some courts order mediation before a case is allowed to
move forward with a final hearing. </span></span></p><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; line-height: 107%;">During mediation, both parties agree to attempt to work
out their pending issues with a trained neutral mediator. The mediator guides
the parties towards resolution. Mediation resolution depends on both party's
willingness to work together to reach an agreement. Most people bring an
attorney with them to mediation to help protect their legal rights and to
provide guidance. The parties are ultimate the ones to make the final decisions
in mediation. </span></span></p><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; line-height: 107%;">Although it can be stressful, many clients find
mediation helpful in resolving some, if not all, of their pending issues.
Mediation can result in a faster resolution, and it costs less than full litigation.
Additionally, mediation can be confidential, which means that the details of
your mediation are not in the public record like most court cases. However,
unlike litigation, a resolution is not guaranteed. </span></span></p><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; line-height: 107%;">If the parties reach an agreement in mediation, a
written document is formed and signed holding both parties responsible for
their end of the agreement. If an agreement is not reached, additional
mediation sessions may be conducted, or the case may proceed through the
litigation process in the court system.</span></span></p><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; line-height: 107%;">Although an attorney is not required for your
mediation, it is always helpful to consult with someone who can explain the
process and help ensure your concerns are addressed. </span></span></p><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; line-height: 107%;">Contact the Law Office of Christine M Bechtold, LLC to
schedule a free divorce consultation. 770-466-2700, </span><a href="mailto:Christine@Bechtold-Law.com"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; line-height: 107%;">Christine@Bechtold-Law.com</span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; line-height: 107%;">.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; line-height: 107%;"></span></span></p><span style="font-size: large;">
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">Contact the Law Office of Christine M Bechtold, LLC today to schedule your free initial consultation. Christine@Bechtold-Law.com</div>Attorney Christine M Bechtoldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10751247693976369120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4537314000427864700.post-14534259508711196302022-04-26T17:55:00.004-04:002022-04-26T17:55:30.980-04:00We Agree On Everything Why Do We Need A Lawyer?<div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidAPC5p2LOzB80hTbnvbkkss-RDG3EEg6wdTWAMgQqLvnj2cH_m5UUkdswkJzBj7MCsRBFNKR_mIXhNt-XjajcD_9nqNZTTR_fcf2qUJqJMuLysyiYXPOim_8gCSEysKGgTyBa9XEBz-R6z-vTpjDaUV57nJ7gB3xhht7lHeTJRSmjRJGLV0cNMDY-/s1280/familylaw.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="853" data-original-width="1280" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidAPC5p2LOzB80hTbnvbkkss-RDG3EEg6wdTWAMgQqLvnj2cH_m5UUkdswkJzBj7MCsRBFNKR_mIXhNt-XjajcD_9nqNZTTR_fcf2qUJqJMuLysyiYXPOim_8gCSEysKGgTyBa9XEBz-R6z-vTpjDaUV57nJ7gB3xhht7lHeTJRSmjRJGLV0cNMDY-/s320/familylaw.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 107%;">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 for a divorcing couple. The wrong forms or incorrectly
completed forms can lead to complications. "If you're not a lawyer you
probably have no business acting like one in certain instances.” </span><a href="https://www.findlaw.com/hirealawyer/do-you-need-a-lawyer/top-ten-reasons-to-hire-a-lawyer.html"><span style="line-height: 107%;">https://www.findlaw.com/hirealawyer/do-you-need-a-lawyer/top-ten-reasons-to-hire-a-lawyer.html</span></a><span style="line-height: 107%;">.
“Divorce and family law rules vary from state to state, and unless you already
know your state laws and local rules, you'll have a lot to learn to get up to
speed.” </span><a href="https://www.divorcenet.com/resources/can-i-handle-my-own-divorce-or-should-i-hire-a-lawyer.html"><span style="line-height: 107%;">https://www.divorcenet.com/resources/can-i-handle-my-own-divorce-or-should-i-hire-a-lawyer.html</span></a><span style="line-height: 107%;">.</span>
</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 107%;">If you and your spouse agree on most issues with your
upcoming divorce, that is a great start, however keep in mind, “even the most
agreeable couples can hit roadblocks during the settlement process, so be
prepared to consider mediation and/or hire an attorney if that happens.’ </span><a href="https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/divorce-do-you-need-lawyer-29502.html"><span style="line-height: 107%;">https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/divorce-do-you-need-lawyer-29502.html</span></a><span style="line-height: 107%;">.</span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">
</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 107%;">A layer will help you understand your legal rights and help solve your legal
problem. Lawyers give strategic advice, research legal issues, draft legal
documents, and advocate on your behalf. Hiring an attorney is a valuable
investment. In fact, hiring an attorney at the start of your legal issue could
save you a lot of money by preventing future complications. Putting your legal
problem in the hands of a trained legal professional will also help alleviate
some of your stress. Obtaining legal services to protect yourself is a wise
choice. </span></span></span></p></div><div style="text-align: left;"><p class="MsoNormal"><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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</div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Contact the Law Office of Christine M Bechtold, LLC today to schedule your free initial consultation. Christine@Bechtold-Law.com</div>Attorney Christine M Bechtoldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10751247693976369120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4537314000427864700.post-53275577557236005392022-04-15T15:36:00.002-04:002022-04-15T15:51:57.698-04:00I Applied And Was Denied My VA Disability Benefits, What Do I Do?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0Y5nnUgiCE4gKYYF3Am9HWdmxVn1HIDR7K2rAtp755V2YOnW8LSj5VBy30EICSgwGhac98XXiAT8i1rwTX_udJZA95HHqNZCjuonLYq5wQ93wXrhXa5b947BfXEUU8NhiQqfyw-pHJB303-qJgLhUO7IFsT2a28vp02WFjNbDOOVgF32mtBMgB9rf/s2186/20611.jpeg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="2186" height="211" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0Y5nnUgiCE4gKYYF3Am9HWdmxVn1HIDR7K2rAtp755V2YOnW8LSj5VBy30EICSgwGhac98XXiAT8i1rwTX_udJZA95HHqNZCjuonLYq5wQ93wXrhXa5b947BfXEUU8NhiQqfyw-pHJB303-qJgLhUO7IFsT2a28vp02WFjNbDOOVgF32mtBMgB9rf/s320/20611.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: large; line-height: 107%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">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. “</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: large; line-height: 107%;">If you disagree with a VA decision dated
on or after February 19, 2019, you can choose from 3 decision review options
(Supplemental Claim, Higher-Level Review, or Board Appeal) to continue your
case.” </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: large; line-height: 107%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="https://www.va.gov/decision-reviews/">https://www.va.gov/decision-reviews/</a>.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;">
</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: large; line-height: 107%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">All
3 decision review options have their own benefits. The Supplemental Claim option
allows you to submit new evidence, the Higher-Level Review option provides you
with another review of your already submitted evidence, and the Board Appeal
option provides a hearing with a Veterans Law Judge. Some options will provide
a quicker decision while others may take longer, but may be more beneficial for
your specific case. It is important to talk to someone who is familiar with the
VA appeals process to help guide you through the maze.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;">
</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: large; line-height: 107%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The
VA has an accreditation program for qualified attorneys to assist you with your
VA disability appeal. “</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: large; line-height: 107%;">The VA accreditation program exists to
ensure that Veterans and their family members</span><span style="font-size: large;"> receive appropriate
representation on their VA benefits claims. VA accreditation is for the sole
and limited purpose of preparing, presenting, and prosecuting claims before VA.”
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://www.va.gov/OGC/docs/Accred/HowtoApplyforAccreditation.pdf">https://www.va.gov/OGC/docs/Accred/HowtoApplyforAccreditation.pdf</a></span>.<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; line-height: 107%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> Attorney Christine M
Bechtold is the only VA accredited attorney in Loganville, Georgia. <a href="https://www.va.gov/ogc/apps/accreditation/index.asp">https://www.va.gov/ogc/apps/accreditation/index.asp</a>.</span></span></p><p style="text-align: left;">
</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: large; line-height: 107%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">There
is a fee to hire an accredited attorney, but there are no up-front fees with
Attorney Bechtold. You only pay if your appeal is granted, and the only fee is a
percentage of your back benefits. Many Veterans are happy to have someone
assist them through the appeals process for a small amount of their back
benefits they would not have received otherwise. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;">
</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: large; line-height: 107%;">Contact the Law Office of Christine M Bechtold, LLC to
schedule a free case evaluation for your VA disability appeal. 770-466-2700, </span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="mailto:Christine@Bechtold-Law.com"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; line-height: 107%;">Christine@Bechtold-Law.com</span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; line-height: 107%;">.</span></span></p>
<div class="blogger-post-footer">Contact the Law Office of Christine M Bechtold, LLC today to schedule your free initial consultation. Christine@Bechtold-Law.com</div>Attorney Christine M Bechtoldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10751247693976369120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4537314000427864700.post-35243903704268892372021-12-02T17:01:00.004-05:002021-12-02T17:01:39.545-05:00How Much Will My Divorce Cost? <p> <!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"></span></p><div style="text-align: right;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpCWZRJb5PGK4WjH2CkFeFkridNGDoQwPV53ewJgh2aBeRDozwElIi4bPuYKiQdtoJameRn2l1gjUMfPlNemCoZkxXaQF4HGtJR2zxdMmGFzNTD3gvm32kis1uBp1lyYCsSffDmVVmhD0/s1254/Fees.webp" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="836" data-original-width="1254" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpCWZRJb5PGK4WjH2CkFeFkridNGDoQwPV53ewJgh2aBeRDozwElIi4bPuYKiQdtoJameRn2l1gjUMfPlNemCoZkxXaQF4HGtJR2zxdMmGFzNTD3gvm32kis1uBp1lyYCsSffDmVVmhD0/w320-h213/Fees.webp" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; line-height: 107%;">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):</span></span></p><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><ul style="margin-top: 0in; text-align: left;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><p><span style="font-size: large;"><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Barrow
County:</span></u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">
$207.00<br /></span></span></p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;"><p><span style="font-size: large;"><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Gwinnett
County:</span></u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">
$209.00 <a href="http://www.gwinnettcourts.com/superior/fees" target="_blank">gwinnettcourts.com.</a></span></span></p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;"><p><span style="font-size: large;"><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Newton
County:</span></u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">
$209.00 <a href="http://www.alcovycircuit.com/clerk-of-courts/55-clerk-of-courts/newton-clerk-of-courts/139-costs.html" target="_blank">alcovycircuit.com.</a></span></span></p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;"><p><span style="font-size: large;"><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Rockdale
County:</span></u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">
$209.00 <a href="https://rockdaleclerk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/COC-2021-Filing-Fees.pdf" target="_blank">rockdaleclerk.com.</a><u> </u></span></span></p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;"><p><span style="font-size: large;"><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Walton
County:</span></u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">
$210.00 <a href="http://www.alcovycircuit.com/clerk-of-courts/55-clerk-of-courts/newton-clerk-of-courts/139-costs.html" target="_blank">alcovycircuit.com.</a></span></span></p></li></ul><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; line-height: 107%;"><br />
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: <a href="https://bechtold-law.blogspot.com/2021/11/divorcing-parenting-class-updated.html" target="_blank">bechtold-law.blogspot.com</a>.<br />
<br />
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 attorney before you enter into any
attorney-client relationship.” <a href="https://bechtold-law.blogspot.com/2017/05/are-there-different-types-of-legal-fee.html" target="_blank">bechtold-law.blogspot.com.</a><br />
<br />
The Law Office of Christine M Bechtold, LLC offers reasonable, clear, and
up-front flat fees for most uncontested divorce cases. <a href="https://bechtold-law.com/#4b9e5113-d921-42ff-9225-041ed2a9d3ca" target="_blank">bechtold-law.com</a>. This process allows you to know your fees
ahead of time. Although the firm attempts to provide flat fees for most
services, every case is different and may not completely fit into the pricing schedule
below (as of December, 2021):</span></span></p><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span></span></p><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><ul style="margin-top: 0in; text-align: left;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;"><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Uncontested
Divorce Document Production: $1,000</span></span></p></li></ul><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><ul style="margin-top: 0in; text-align: left;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;"><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Uncontested
Divorce with Child(ren) Document Production: $1,500</span></span></p></li></ul><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; line-height: 107%;"> If your divorce turns into a contested divorce,
meaning that you are unable to reach an agreement with your spouse, then The
Law Office of Christine M Bechtold, LLC works on a retainer fee agreement. <a href="https://bechtold-law.blogspot.com/2017/05/are-there-different-types-of-legal-fee.html" target="_blank">bechtold-law.blogspot.com</a>. Your starting retainer deposit
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relationship.<br />
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">Contact the Law Office of Christine M Bechtold, LLC today to schedule your free initial consultation. Christine@Bechtold-Law.com</div>Attorney Christine M Bechtoldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10751247693976369120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4537314000427864700.post-74901292850479675352021-11-01T18:59:00.002-04:002021-11-01T19:05:30.593-04:00Divorcing Parenting Class - Updated November 1, 2021<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEispFqz-8H97VA2WLj6a9z6xkXLADHgUSNJ26Z4-5QofJyGcwZ1-ntTc4Y6MbnddBVPqxmzYIfGYaAJYLR30tQ5dbsZi7HpHkBvrv-BnbRjaVV5u1D8-I_2o7SotG1hDMdI0iK0zvIr4AU/s1280/computer.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="853" data-original-width="1280" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEispFqz-8H97VA2WLj6a9z6xkXLADHgUSNJ26Z4-5QofJyGcwZ1-ntTc4Y6MbnddBVPqxmzYIfGYaAJYLR30tQ5dbsZi7HpHkBvrv-BnbRjaVV5u1D8-I_2o7SotG1hDMdI0iK0zvIr4AU/w320-h213/computer.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br />I<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">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. “</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">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. </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">" </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><a href="https://casetext.com/rule/georgia-court-rules/georgia-uniform-rules-of-the-superior-court/rules/rule-24-domestic-relations/rule-248-court-mandated-programs-in-domestic-relations-cases"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Georgia Superior Court Rule
24.8(B)</span></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">.</span></span><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: large; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">“</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: large;">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.“ <a href="https://www.alcovycircuit.com/resources/175-divorcing-parents-seminar.html"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">alcovycircuit.com</span></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: large; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">. “</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: large;">The
seminar focuses on the developmental needs of children, with emphasis on
fostering the child's emotional health during periods of stress. The program is
informative, supportive, and directs people desiring additional information or
help to appropriate resources.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: large; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">” </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.gwinnettcourts.com/court-programs/parenting-seminar.aspx"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">gwinnettcourts.com</span></a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: large; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">.</span></p><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: large; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Information on local county
parenting classes are listed below:</span></p><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Alcovy (Newton and Walton Counties):</span></u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"> </span></span></p><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Website: </span></b><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="https://www.alcovycircuit.com/resources/175-divorcing-parents-seminar.html">www.alcovycircuit.com</a></span></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Fee</span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">
$25.00, cash or money order.</span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Attendance</span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> Divorce action must be filled with the Court prior to
attending the class.</span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Completion</span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> Must be attended by both parties within 60 days of the
filing date of the divorce.</span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Court Note About Attendance: “</span></b><b><u><span style="font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Attendance
is MANDATORY</span></u></b><b><span style="font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">. FAILURE TO ATTEND MAY
RESULT IN A DELAY IN THE RESOLUTION OF YOUR CASE, SANCTIONS AGAINST YOU
AND POSSIBLY AFFECT YOUR VISITATION WITH THE MINOR CHILD(REN)!”</span></b><b><span> </span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><a href="https://www.alcovycircuit.com/resources/175-divorcing-parents-seminar.html"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">www.alcovycircuit.com</span></a></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Location</span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><b><span style="font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Note
due to COVID19 dates for classes have changed. Please call Ms. Claire
Treadwell at 770-267-1343 to register and confirm dates, times and
locations of classes. After registration, a letter will be sent to you confirming the
date, time and location of your class.</span></b><b><span> </span></b></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Dates</span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> see
above. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Time</span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> see
above. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></li></ul><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Fulton County:</span></u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"> </span></span></p><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Website:</span></b><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">
<a href="https://www.fultoncourt.org/family/family-fit.php">www.fultoncourt.org</a></span></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Fe</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">e</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">:
$50.00, online.</span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Attendance</span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> Can be attended at any time. </span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Completion</span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> Must be completed within 30 days of service of the
original complaint upon the original defendant.</span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Court Note About Attendance</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">: </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Parties must attend the entire seminar to obtain
credit.</span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Location</span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> online
only. </span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Dates</span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> most
weekdays, some Saturdays. </span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Times</span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> o9:00am,
12:00pm, or 5:00pm.</span></span></li></ul><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Gwinnett County:</span></u></span></p><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Website: </span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="https://www.gwinnettcourts.com/court-programs/parenting-seminar.aspx">www.gwinnettcourts.com</a></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Fee</span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> $50.00,
credit or debit.</span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Attendance</span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> Can be attended at any time.</span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Completion</span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> Must be completed within 31 days of service of the
original complaint upon the original defendant.</span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Court Note About Attendance</span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> “</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Appropriate action, including but not limited to
contempt, may be taken upon a party's failure to successfully complete the
seminar.”</span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Location</span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> online
only. </span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Dates</span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> most
weekdays, some Saturdays. </span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Times</span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> 9:00am,
12:00pm, or 5:00pm.</span></span></li></ul><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: large; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Be sure to check with your Superior
Court for parenting class information, requirements vary by county and most
require registration prior to the class. </span></p>
<div class="blogger-post-footer">Contact the Law Office of Christine M Bechtold, LLC today to schedule your free initial consultation. Christine@Bechtold-Law.com</div>Attorney Christine M Bechtoldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10751247693976369120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4537314000427864700.post-1893815960282727232021-10-22T19:07:00.002-04:002021-10-22T19:07:37.251-04:00Tricks to a Happy Co-Parenting Halloween<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3IrDCpEwFwjGE04U4zV_ALS-b1AdHQgbWntGGhgRBw2h5caM1xDT1s9V-6cFYjFvkWY4fGGLajHiBJePZDBWpRPI9hw4Ir_vm7zu0FATsq6d8FY-MlnGcWXqYuvk4bvXB_vRvW7LhtEg/s1183/Halloween.webp" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="887" data-original-width="1183" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3IrDCpEwFwjGE04U4zV_ALS-b1AdHQgbWntGGhgRBw2h5caM1xDT1s9V-6cFYjFvkWY4fGGLajHiBJePZDBWpRPI9hw4Ir_vm7zu0FATsq6d8FY-MlnGcWXqYuvk4bvXB_vRvW7LhtEg/w320-h240/Halloween.webp" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="line-height: 150%;">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: </span><span style="line-height: 150%;"> <br /></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="line-height: 150%;"><span><span style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-language-override: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"></span></span></span><span style="line-height: 150%;">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. </span><span style="line-height: 150%;"> </span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="line-height: 150%;"> 2. If you have a Parenting Plan through the
Court, follow that schedule, however, you can adjust Halloween visitation if
both parties agree. </span><span style="line-height: 150%;"> </span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="line-height: 150%;">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.</span><span style="line-height: 150%;"><span><span style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-language-override: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><span style="line-height: 150%;"></span><span style="line-height: 150%;"> </span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="line-height: 150%;">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<sup>st</sup>. 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 Main Street in downtown Loganville.” <a href="https://news.monroelocal.org/24th-annual-trick-or-treat-on-main-street-in-loganville-scheduled-for-oct-30-2021/">https://news.monroelocal.org/24th-annual-trick-or-treat-on-main-street-in-loganville-scheduled-for-oct-30-2021/</a>.<span><span style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-language-override: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"></span></span></span><span style="line-height: 150%;"> </span><span style="line-height: 150%;"> </span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="line-height: 150%;">5. Consider a different exchange time or location.
If your child is interested in participating in a trunk or treat with your ex
or if they want to go door-to-door with their friends in another neighborhood,
try to be flexible.</span><span style="line-height: 150%;"> </span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="line-height: 150%;">6. Get it in writing. Once you have an
agreement, be sure to confirm that schedule in writing, this can be done via
email or text with both parties.</span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="line-height: 150%;">7. </span><span style="line-height: 150%;">Make a new Halloween tradition. Halloween
is not just trick or treating, there are lots of fall activities and events to
enjoy around the holiday. Find something new to make Halloween fun for you and
your family. <span> <span style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-language-override: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><span style="line-height: 150%;"></span><span style="line-height: 150%;"> </span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="line-height: 150%;">8. Communicate. Discuss visitation details
with your ex in advance so your child can have an enjoyable Halloween.<span><span style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-language-override: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"></span></span></span><span style="line-height: 150%;"> </span><span style="line-height: 150%;"> </span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="line-height: 150%;">9. Remember your child is watching your
interactions with your ex. Be a good example for your child and try to avoid
conflict. </span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;">
</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="line-height: 150%;">Although it may be frightening
to work with your ex, the trick of communicating prior to Halloween weekend
will help ensure that everyone has a happy co-parenting Halloween.</span></span></span></p>
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</xml><![endif]--><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqE73Zudhqc82WKyGJ7V6eDBb0k3cXx5QH6ijitxJKjFtF0UxFabFGS53k3tm7GCdEuTM6Ldq5hvwihwDgaBEpUSb4PC_23b6aY1xsIJl-j8MUw1fLbNATa4FzXkki47DTmoVNyALbhE4/s2048/Thanksgiving.webp" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqE73Zudhqc82WKyGJ7V6eDBb0k3cXx5QH6ijitxJKjFtF0UxFabFGS53k3tm7GCdEuTM6Ldq5hvwihwDgaBEpUSb4PC_23b6aY1xsIJl-j8MUw1fLbNATa4FzXkki47DTmoVNyALbhE4/s320/Thanksgiving.webp" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br />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, with an outline making clear who the child will
spend time with for each day of the year.” <a href="https://georgia.gov/popular-topic/child-custody"><span style="color: blue;">https://georgia.gov</span></a>.
The State does not require that parents follow a specific holiday schedule;
this allows parents to be creative and follow a schedule that works for them.</span><p></p><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Most schools in Georgia have off for
Thanksgiving the entire week from Monday, November 25, 2019 through Friday,
November 29, 2019, including: Barrow, Fulton, Gwinnett, Newton, and Walton
Counties. <a href="http://www.barrow.k12.ga.us/assets/2019-20-student-calendar-approved-11.13.2018.pdf"><span style="color: blue;">www.barrow.k12.ga.us</span></a>, <a href="https://www.fultonschools.org/cms/lib/GA50000114/Centricity/Domain/4/2019-2020SchoolCalendar.pdf"><span style="color: blue;">www.fultonschools.org</span></a>, <a href="https://publish.gwinnett.k12.ga.us/gcps/wcm/connect/9ff51c81-ae50-464b-bb80-c06ec7e76a2e/2019-20+School+Year+Calendar.pdf?MOD=AJPERES"><span style="color: blue;">publish.gwinnett.k12.ga.us</span></a>, <a href="https://www.newtoncountyschools.org/UserFiles/Servers/Server_72179/File/Calendars/2019-2020%20Approved%20Calendar%20v2-ADA%20Compliant.pdf"><span style="color: blue;">www.newtoncountyschools.org</span></a>, <a href="https://portal.walton.k12.ga.us/HTCOMNET/Handlers/AnonymousDownload.ashx/FY19-20%20Calendar.pdf?file=1086293e"><span style="color: blue;">portal.walton.k12.ga.us</span></a>. </span></span></p><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Some parents follow their regular
schedule during the Thanksgiving break, while others divide up the week. “You
can divide Thanksgiving Day and Thanksgiving weekend so one parent has the
child on Thanksgiving Day and the other parent has the child for the weekend.” <a href="https://www.custodyxchange.com/examples/holidays/thanksgiving.php"><span style="color: blue;">www.custodyxchange.com</span></a>.</span></span></p><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Whatever schedule you organize, it
is important that you have it in writing in advance. If you coordinate via
phone, be sure to follow-up with a text, email, or hand written documentation
of the agreement prior to Monday, November 25th. Don’t wait until the
Thanksgiving break starts, contact your ex today to get a Thanksgiving custody
schedule in place.</span></span></p><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">If you have problems communicating
with your ex, you should follow your Court Ordered Parenting Plan or contact a
local lawyer today to assist you with a plan that will work for everyone. </span></span></p><span style="font-size: large;">
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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 any domestic relations action before the court." <a href="https://www.gasupreme.us/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/UNIFORM_SUPERIOR_COURT_RULES_2019_08_22.pdf" target="_BLANK"><span style="color: blue;">Georgia Superior Court Rule 24.8(B)</span></a>.</span></span></p><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">“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.” <a href="http://www.alcovycircuit.com/resources/175-divorcing-parents-seminar.html"><span style="color: blue;">alcovycircuit.com</span></a>. “The seminar focuses on the
developmental needs of children, with emphasis on fostering the child's
emotional health during periods of stress.” <a href="http://www.gwinnettcourts.com/court-programs/parenting-seminar.aspx"><span style="color: blue;">gwinnettcourts.com</span></a>.</span></span></p><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Information on local county
parenting classes are listed below:</span></span></p><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">
</span></span></p><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Alcovy (Newton and Walton Counties):</span></u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"></span></span></p><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Fee</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">:
$25.00, cash or money order.</span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Attendance</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">:
Divorce action must be filled with the Court prior to attending the class.</span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Completion</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">:
Must be attended by both parties within 60 days of the filing date of the
divorce.</span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Court Note About Attendance: “</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Attendance is MANDATORY. FAILURE TO ATTEND MAY RESULT
IN SANCTIONS AGAINST YOU AND POSSIBLY AFFECT YOUR VISITATION WITH THE
MINOR CHILD(REN)!” <a href="https://www.alcovycircuit.com/resources/175-divorcing-parents-seminar.html"><span style="color: blue;">www.alcovycircuit.com</span></a></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Location</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">:
Social Circle Public Safety Building in the Community Room, 138 E.
Hightower Trail, Social Circle, Georgia 30025. </span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Dates</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">:
2nd Thursday (Plaintiff) and 3rd Thursday (Defendant) of every month. </span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Time</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">:
6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. </span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Schedule</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">,
based on filing date: <a href="https://www.alcovycircuit.com/images/alcovy/calendars/DPSSchedule2019.pdf"><span style="color: blue;">www.alcovycircuit.com</span></a>.</span></span></li></ul><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Fulton County:</span></u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"></span></span></p><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Fee</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">:
$30.00, money order, cashier's check or cash, Credit and Debit cards are
also accepted through <a href="https://www.fultoncourt.org/family/family-fitpayment.php"><span style="color: blue;">PayPal</span></a> with a $2.00 Admin Fee. Online
$50.00.</span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Attendance</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">:
Can be attended at anytime. </span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Completion</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">:
Must be completed within 30 days of service of the original complaint upon
the original defendant.</span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Court Note About Attendance</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">: “<a href="https://www.fultoncourt.org/family/fit-brochure-Spanish_2019.pdf" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">We also offer FIT Seminars
entirely in SPANISH</span></a>.”</span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Location</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">:
Weekday: Dorothy Benson Complex, 6500 Vernon Woods Drive, Sandy Springs,
Georgia/ Saturday Morning: Downtown Justice Center Building, 160 Pryor
Street, SW, Courtroom G33, Atlanta, Georgia.</span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Dates</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">:
once per month for weekday/ once per month Saturday.</span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Times</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">:
4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. / 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. </span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Schedule</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">:
<a href="https://www.fultoncourt.org/family/family-fit.php#fees"><span style="color: blue;">www.fultoncourt.org</span></a>, can also be attended
online <a href="http://learning.familiesfirst.org/"><span style="color: blue;">learning.familiesfirst.org</span></a>.</span></span></li></ul><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Gwinnett County:</span></u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"></span></span></p><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Fee</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">:
$40.00, cash, credit card, debit or money order.</span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Attendance</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">:
Can be attended at anytime.</span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Completion</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">:
Must be completed within 31 days of service of the original complaint upon
the original defendant.</span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Court Note About Attendance</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">: “Appropriate action, including but not limited to
contempt, may be taken upon a party's failure to successfully complete the
seminar.” <a href="https://www.gwinnettcourts.com/court-programs/parenting-seminar.aspx"><span style="color: blue;">www.gwinnettcourts.com</span></a>.</span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Location</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">:
Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center in Conference Room A West Wing,
Second floor, 75 Langley Drive, Lawrenceville, Georgia 30046. </span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Dates</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">:
1st, 2nd, and 4th Thursday a.m. sessions and 3rd Thursday p.m. session. </span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Times</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">:
9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. / 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. </span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Schedule</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">:
<a href="https://www.gwinnettcourts.com/court-programs/parenting-seminar.aspx"><span style="color: blue;">www.gwinnettcourts.com</span></a>.</span></span></li></ul><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Be sure to check with your Superior
Court for parenting class information, requirements vary by county and most
require registration prior to the class. </span></span></p>
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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, and the like.” <a href="https://www.georgialegalaid.org/resource/unconstested-divorce?ref=1oYZ4%20"><span style="color: blue;">www.georgialegalaid.org</span></a>. This type of divorce
decreases the Court requirements and legal fees dramatically.</span></span><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">In many cases, it is helpful to
start with the uncontested process to see if an agreement can be reached. The
benefits of an uncontested divorce are that it is quicker, cheaper, and more
efficient. The down side of an uncontested divorce, for some, is that no blame
is assigned to either party. Every family is different and every situation is
unique. Be sure to not fall into the trap of "easy" or
"free" online forms which may not legally protect you later. It is important
to talk to a family law attorney to see if an uncontested divorce is right for
your situation. </span></span></p><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">The uncontested divorce process can
be a helpful, efficient, and cost saving tool for some parties looking to
terminate their marriage. </span></span></p>
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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 by county, see list and links below for the
most recent Georgia filing fees as of October 2019. </span><p></p><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Alcovy (Walton and Newton Counties) $210.00 <a href="https://www.alcovycircuit.com/clerk-of-courts/55-clerk-of-courts/newton-clerk-of-courts/139-costs.html"><span style="color: blue;">www.alcovycircuit.com</span></a></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Athens-Clark County $215.00 <a href="https://athensclarkecounty.com/343/Fees"><span style="color: blue;">athensclarkecounty.com</span></a></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Dekalb County $214.00 <a href="http://www.dksuperiorclerk.com/media/5cfffb0d558c2.pdf"><span style="color: blue;">www.dksuperiorclerk.com</span></a></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Fulton County $221.00 <a href="http://www.fcclk.org/forms/fiscal/fee_table.pdf"><span style="color: blue;">www.fcclk.org</span></a></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Gwinnett County $216.00 <a href="http://www.gwinnettcourts.com/superior/fees"><span style="color: blue;">www.gwinnettcourts.com</span></a></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Rockdale County $205.00 <a href="https://www.rockdaleclerk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/2019-Fee-Schedule.pdf"><span style="color: blue;">www.rockdaleclerk.com</span></a></span></span></li></ul><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">If your county is not listed, call
the Clerk of the Superior Court in your county for the most recent fees. </span></span></p><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">“As of Jan. 1, 2019, all Georgia
state and superior courts are operating with mandatory civil eFiling. The
General Assembly passed <a href="http://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/en-US/Display/20172018/SB/407"><span style="color: blue;">SB 407</span></a>in March 2018, which created a basic
statutory framework for mandatory civil eFiling.” <a href="https://www.gabar.org/efiling.cfm"><span style="color: blue;">www.gabar.org</span></a>.
There are two main online e-filing providers in Georgia, <a href="https://peachcourt.com/"><span style="color: blue;">https://peachcourt.com/</span></a>
and <a href="http://www.odysseyefilega.com/"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.odysseyefilega.com/</span></a>.
Check with your County Superior Court or see the provider list here: <a href="https://www.gabar.org/efiling.cfm"><span style="color: blue;">www.gabar.org</span></a>
to see which provider your County Superior Court uses for their eFiling. The
eFiling adds an additional fee for an average total of $240.</span></span></p><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">The filing fee is paid to the
Clerk’s office through the eFiling provider for the filing and processing of
your case. If your case requires service of process by the Sheriff, there is a
separate fee to the Sheriff’s office of $50.00 per person, per address. </span></span></p>
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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. </span></span><p></p><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">If there has been a “substantial
change in either parent's income and financial status or the needs of the
child” a modification of child support can be submitted to the Court.<a href="http://law.justia.com/codes/georgia/2010/title-19/chapter-6/article-1/19-6-15/"><span style="color: blue;">O.C.G.A. §19-6-15 (k)</span></a>. Once the modification is
submitted to the Court, it will go through the same process as the original
Order for child support: financial information will be obtained, a child
support worksheet will be calculated, documents will be reviewed by the Court,
then the judge will enter a final Order on the modification.</span></span></p><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">“In Georgia, a judge may consider
increasing or decreasing child support for the following reasons:</span></span></p><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">- The paying party involuntarily
loses their job or falls ill; </span></span></p><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">- Either parent receives additional
income through remarriage; </span></span></p><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">- Cost of living increase; </span></span></p><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">- Physical disability on behalf of
either parent; </span></span></p><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">- The needs of the child increase; </span></span></p><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">- A significant increase in the
income of the paying parent; and </span></span></p><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">- A change in custody of the child;
for instance, the child moves in with the paying parent.” <a href="https://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/reasons-for-child-support-modification-in-georgia"><span style="color: blue;">www.avvo.com</span></a></span></span></p><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">“You can file for a modification of
child support at any time after the original order establishing the support
obligation has been entered. However, once child support has been modified by
the court as a result of an action filed by you, you cannot file another action
for modification for two (2) years from the date of the final order modifying
support.” <a href="http://ksfamilylaw.com/FAQS/modification_of_support/"><span style="color: blue;">ksfamilylaw.com</span></a>.</span></span></p><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">In some cases, the change in child
support can even be processed as an uncontested modification if there are
simple agreed upon financial changes. If child support is being processed
through The Georgia Division of Child Support Services (DCSS), parties can
request a review of the child support obligation for a fee. <a href="http://dcss.dhs.georgia.gov/request-review-support-order"><span style="color: blue;">dcss.dhs.georgia.gov</span></a>. It is recommended that you
contact a local family law attorney to discuss your child support modification
concerns. </span></span></p>
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</xml><![endif]--><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIKbq-qI262VnZ6mrSASi041Wf420RBaBn-0bjgQsKeO_vUSOp5nhNTlmVMTSyWI-jn_FkLt_x07RtwyL5tdpsVBMD8Y52QTWQbjVs6M9O6pjuTxzdGBDGFxUKbfOzudMHwTMmNoTw1vU/s2048/College+Expenses.webp" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1350" data-original-width="2048" height="211" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIKbq-qI262VnZ6mrSASi041Wf420RBaBn-0bjgQsKeO_vUSOp5nhNTlmVMTSyWI-jn_FkLt_x07RtwyL5tdpsVBMD8Y52QTWQbjVs6M9O6pjuTxzdGBDGFxUKbfOzudMHwTMmNoTw1vU/s320/College+Expenses.webp" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br />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 emancipated, whichever first occurs.” <a href="http://law.justia.com/codes/georgia/2010/title-19/chapter-6/article-1/19-6-15"><span style="color: blue;">O.C.G.A. § 19-6-15(e)</span></a>. Child support generally
ends at age 18, but can be continued through age 19 if the child is still in
high school. The Courts do not Order child support past the age of 19 unless
the parties agree in clear written language. </span><p></p><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">The Georgia Commission on Child
Support was formed to establish and regularly review, “child support
guidelines, development and maintenance of the Georgia Child Support Calculator,
recommending legislation, providing training throughout the State to judges,
attorneys, and the public, and many other duties.” <a href="http://csc.georgiacourts.gov/"><span style="color: blue;">http://csc.georgiacourts.gov/</span></a>.
This Commission ensures that child support is standard across the entire state
of Georgia. </span></span></p><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Any variation on the standard child
support duty must be agreed to by both parties and be expressed in a clearly
written document consented to and approved by both parties. Parties may agree
that the child support amount will continue through college or trade school
age, while other parties may agree to split the fees associated with the higher
education. Additional child support past the state minimum duty must be agreed
upon by both parties and will not be approved by the Court without both parties
written and signed consent. Shared college expenses for minor children is not
common when parties divorce and if not previously discussed and agreed to by
the parties it is not granted by the Court in the State of Georgia. </span></span></p>
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">Contact the Law Office of Christine M Bechtold, LLC today to schedule your free initial consultation. Christine@Bechtold-Law.com</div>Attorney Christine M Bechtoldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10751247693976369120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4537314000427864700.post-3429384919082310722019-06-25T12:00:00.001-04:002021-10-22T19:21:57.584-04:00Can I Change Back To My Maiden Name?<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnwczDohA2jmS9ECssposH_QjsJ6BYKuDzAAmz0bxXjzIEiJ2y9G9y-wg-qqr8tmpiPOo_TlSzVXJDZgvGotlBsxjv4L5BkCjUogEUe5BuGLva1E_x0j58bxBTXXHD5ZlXXWsTfaJg9hs/s2048/Maiden+Name.webp" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnwczDohA2jmS9ECssposH_QjsJ6BYKuDzAAmz0bxXjzIEiJ2y9G9y-wg-qqr8tmpiPOo_TlSzVXJDZgvGotlBsxjv4L5BkCjUogEUe5BuGLva1E_x0j58bxBTXXHD5ZlXXWsTfaJg9hs/w320-h213/Maiden+Name.webp" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">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.” <a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Change-Name-After-Divorce"><span style="color: blue;">www.wikihow.com</span></a>. “In most states, you can request that the
judge handling your divorce make a formal order restoring your former or birth
name.” <a href="http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/change-name-after-divorce-faq-29090.html"><span style="color: blue;">www.nolo.com</span></a></span></span><p></p><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">People have many reasons to change
(or not change) their name after divorce. In blog post “Should You Change Your
Name Back After Divorce?” Jackie Pilossoph lists the following considerations:
(1) Children, (2) Reason, (3) Profession, (4) Comfort, and (5) Time. <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jackie-pilossoph/should-you-change-your-na_b_3312025.html"><span style="color: blue;">www.huffingtonpost.com</span></a>. The decision to change
your name is a personal decision that only you can make, however, “one reason a
woman absolutely should <i>not </i>change her name back to her birth name, is
if it is solely for the purpose of avoiding creditors or criminal prosecution.”
<a href="http://www.forbes.com/sites/emmajohnson/2015/10/20/should-you-change-your-name-after-divorce/#7003e1d71a40"><span style="color: blue;">www.forbes.com</span></a>.</span></span></p><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Georgia allows for the restoration
of your maiden name with your divorce as long as it is requested in your
divorce documents. If your divorce decree does not reinstate your maiden name,
you can request a name change later with the Superior Court in your county for
additional fees and paperwork. <a href="https://georgia.gov/popular-topic/changing-your-name"><span style="color: blue;">georgia.gov</span></a>. Be sure that you do the research and
do not overlook this important decision in the divorce process. </span></span></p><span style="font-size: large;">
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Christine@Bechtold-Law.com</div>Attorney Christine M Bechtoldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10751247693976369120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4537314000427864700.post-14234165829124727582019-03-30T12:00:00.003-04:002021-10-22T18:34:04.004-04:00Completing the Georgia Domestic Relations Financial Affidavit<p><span data-offset-key="2a8m1-0-0"><span data-text="true"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRIRReKAh0NJXVYk2DlMF6tmpxDKDwrMjgPpgpBZpj3RtU59LyxzpcNBKYJ4V3qPqdKayNW-oeTVNdsxGVA0B5-NjqHfzmy07hjiIFdIecpBJysf8HCTVHn_nlt672Q4WJLciBITkmel0/s2048/DRFA.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRIRReKAh0NJXVYk2DlMF6tmpxDKDwrMjgPpgpBZpj3RtU59LyxzpcNBKYJ4V3qPqdKayNW-oeTVNdsxGVA0B5-NjqHfzmy07hjiIFdIecpBJysf8HCTVHn_nlt672Q4WJLciBITkmel0/s320/DRFA.webp" width="320" /></a></div><br />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 expenses. It is used to ensure full financial disclosure and is also used to determine any child support obligation. <p></p><div class="" data-block="true" data-editor="507as" data-offset-key="9qi9p-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="22a4q-0-0"><span data-offset-key="22a4q-0-0"><span data-text="true">You can either type in your information or hand-write it on the DRFA. The person completing the form is the “affiant” and the form should reflect your individual current financial situation.</span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="22a4q-0-0"><span data-offset-key="22a4q-0-0"><span data-text="true"> </span></span></div></div><div class="" data-block="true" data-editor="507as" data-offset-key="2ig8v-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="2ig8v-0-0"><span data-offset-key="2ig8v-0-0"><span data-text="true">This DRFA will be made under oath; you are swearing to tell the truth based on the information contained in the Affidavit. After you fully complete the form, do not sign it until you are with a notary. </span></span></div></div><div class="" data-block="true" data-editor="507as" data-offset-key="772in-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="772in-0-0"><span data-offset-key="772in-0-0"><span data-text="true">Do not leave blank spaces on the form, if something is not applicable enter “n/a” or “$0.00.”</span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="772in-0-0"><span data-offset-key="772in-0-0"><span data-text="true"> </span></span></div></div><div class="" data-block="true" data-editor="507as" data-offset-key="2f0ai-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="2f0ai-0-0"><span data-offset-key="2f0ai-0-0"><span data-text="true">The figures should be good-faith numbers on your current finances. Use averages whenever possible, but if you are unsure, put in estimates and note that it is an estimate. You will not be required to produce individual bills for every item, however, be sure you can justify the amount you enter. Note that the majority of the form asks for average monthly amounts.</span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="2f0ai-0-0"><span data-offset-key="2f0ai-0-0"><span data-text="true"> </span></span></div></div><div class="" data-block="true" data-editor="507as" data-offset-key="4919i-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="4919i-0-0"><span data-offset-key="4919i-0-0" style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;"><span data-text="true">Section 1</span></span><span data-offset-key="4919i-0-1"><span data-text="true"> </span></span></div></div><div class="" data-block="true" data-editor="507as" data-offset-key="60ibk-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="60ibk-0-0"><span data-offset-key="60ibk-0-0"><span data-text="true">This section asks for basic information. The person completing the form is the “affiant.”</span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="60ibk-0-0"><span data-offset-key="60ibk-0-0"><span data-text="true"> </span></span></div></div><div class="" data-block="true" data-editor="507as" data-offset-key="3gabi-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="3gabi-0-0"><span data-offset-key="3gabi-0-0" style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;"><span data-text="true">Section 2 - SUMMARY OF AFFIANT’S INCOME AND NEEDS</span></span></div></div><div class="" data-block="true" data-editor="507as" data-offset-key="70c80-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="70c80-0-0"><span data-offset-key="70c80-0-0"><span data-text="true">Section 2 is a summary of the rest of the document, fill out this section last; it is on the first page as a summary for the Court. Skip this section until your DRFA is fully completed. </span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="70c80-0-0"><span data-offset-key="70c80-0-0"><span data-text="true"> </span></span></div></div><div class="" data-block="true" data-editor="507as" data-offset-key="b3nt2-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="b3nt2-0-0"><span data-offset-key="b3nt2-0-0" style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;"><span data-text="true">Section 3 A - AFFIANT’S GROSS MONTHLY INCOME</span></span></div></div><div class="" data-block="true" data-editor="507as" data-offset-key="8m87i-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="8m87i-0-0"><span data-offset-key="8m87i-0-0"><span data-text="true">This section is your current income before taxes. Fill-in dollar amounts on all areas where you receive income. Then total all sources of income to show your total gross monthly income. Be sure to attach two of your most recent wage statements if you receive regular salary or wages.</span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="8m87i-0-0"><span data-offset-key="8m87i-0-0"><span data-text="true"> </span></span></div></div><div class="" data-block="true" data-editor="507as" data-offset-key="8snsm-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="8snsm-0-0"><span data-offset-key="8snsm-0-0" style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;"><span data-text="true">Section 3 B- Affiant’s Net Monthly Income from Employment </span></span></div></div><div class="" data-block="true" data-editor="507as" data-offset-key="bcob2-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="bcob2-0-0"><span data-offset-key="bcob2-0-0"><span data-text="true">Use your most current pay stub to calculate the state taxes, federal taxes, and FICA which are deducted. Enter in your Net Monthly income by deducting these taxes only from your gross monthly income. You may have additional deductions taken from your pay, so make sure that the net monthly income figure you provide does not include other deductions such as: health, life, or disability insurance, or retirement contributions.</span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="bcob2-0-0"><span data-offset-key="bcob2-0-0"><span data-text="true"> </span></span></div></div><div class="" data-block="true" data-editor="507as" data-offset-key="c0bol-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="c0bol-0-0"><span data-offset-key="c0bol-0-0"><span data-text="true">Enter how often you are paid (i.e., weekly, monthly, quarterly), but remember that the figures above are all based on monthly amounts. </span></span></div></div><div class="" data-block="true" data-editor="507as" data-offset-key="fcph1-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="fcph1-0-0"><span data-offset-key="fcph1-0-0"><span data-text="true">Enter in the number of tax exemptions you claimed on your federal income taxes. </span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="fcph1-0-0"><span data-offset-key="fcph1-0-0"><span data-text="true"> </span></span></div></div><div class="" data-block="true" data-editor="507as" data-offset-key="88osh-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="88osh-0-0"><span data-offset-key="88osh-0-0" style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;"><span data-text="true">Section 4 – ASSETS</span></span></div></div><div class="" data-block="true" data-editor="507as" data-offset-key="fqjdv-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="fqjdv-0-0"><span data-offset-key="fqjdv-0-0"><span data-text="true">This section asks for your specific assets. Next to the description, list the approximate value using your best estimate. </span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="fqjdv-0-0"><span data-offset-key="fqjdv-0-0"><span data-text="true"> </span></span></div></div><div class="" data-block="true" data-editor="507as" data-offset-key="c4ujd-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="c4ujd-0-0"><span data-offset-key="c4ujd-0-0"><span data-text="true">You do not need to enter your entire bank account number, but rather, list the bank name and the last few numbers of your account. For example, BB&T Checking X123.</span></span></div></div><div class="" data-block="true" data-editor="507as" data-offset-key="9182i-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="9182i-0-0"><span data-offset-key="9182i-0-0"><span data-text="true">Under “Real Estate” and “Automobiles/Vehicles” first enter in the full value of the asset, then enter in the “debt owed” directly underneath. </span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="9182i-0-0"><span data-offset-key="9182i-0-0"><span data-text="true"> </span></span></div></div><div class="" data-block="true" data-editor="507as" data-offset-key="1kdi4-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="1kdi4-0-0"><span data-offset-key="1kdi4-0-0"><span data-text="true">If you claim or you and your spouse agree that the entire value of an asset is a non-marital asset, then enter the entire amount under the column “Separate asset of the Husband” or “Separate Asset of the Wife.” If you clam or both agree that the value should be split as a martial-asset, then enter the amount to each party in the appropriate column. </span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="1kdi4-0-0"><span data-offset-key="1kdi4-0-0"><span data-text="true"> </span></span></div></div><div class="" data-block="true" data-editor="507as" data-offset-key="9vb19-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="9vb19-0-0"><span data-offset-key="9vb19-0-0"><span data-text="true">In the final column enter in the “basis of the claim.” For most uncontested divorces which already have an agreement, then the basis of the claim is the agreement. Other appropriate claims for a separate asset include: pre-marital, gift, inheritance, or source of funds. </span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="9vb19-0-0"><span data-offset-key="9vb19-0-0"><span data-text="true"> </span></span></div></div><div class="" data-block="true" data-editor="507as" data-offset-key="8rech-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="8rech-0-0"><span data-offset-key="8rech-0-0" style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;"><span data-text="true">Section 5A – AVERAGE MONTHLY EXPENSES</span></span></div></div><div class="" data-block="true" data-editor="507as" data-offset-key="4c8ji-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="4c8ji-0-0"><span data-offset-key="4c8ji-0-0"><span data-text="true">This section walks you through all of the major Household, Automobile, Other Vehicles, Children, and Other Expenses. Keep in mind that this section asks for monthly expenses, do your best to ensure that you average out your expenses for this section. For example, under Automobile Auto tags and license, you may pay $100.00 each year, so you would enter in $8.33 for the monthly expense. </span></span></div></div><div class="" data-block="true" data-editor="507as" data-offset-key="a9cek-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="a9cek-0-0"><span data-offset-key="a9cek-0-0"><span data-text="true">These expenses are the bills you currently pay at your current residence, not shared bills. You should assume that that your spouse does not live with you and you should not include their expenses in this section. </span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="a9cek-0-0"><span data-offset-key="a9cek-0-0"><span data-text="true"> </span></span></div></div><div class="" data-block="true" data-editor="507as" data-offset-key="f7rp6-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="f7rp6-0-0"><span data-offset-key="f7rp6-0-0"><span data-text="true">The section marked “CHILDREN’S EXPENSES” applies to all children under eighteen (18) years of age living with you. </span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="f7rp6-0-0"><span data-offset-key="f7rp6-0-0"><span data-text="true"> </span></span></div></div><div class="" data-block="true" data-editor="507as" data-offset-key="d1cuo-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="d1cuo-0-0"><span data-offset-key="d1cuo-0-0"><span data-text="true">The section marked “OTHER INSURANCE” has two lines for each type of insurance. Directly next to the first line, for example “Health,” list your expense for healthcare, and on the second line “Child(ren)’s portion” enter in just the amount you pay for your child’s health insurance. This line should be the amount paid to cover the children’s portion only. You may need to contact your Human Resources Department or check your benefits to see what portion of your insurance fee is for your insurance and what amount is for your child’s coverage. Enter in those separate monthly amounts in this section. </span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="d1cuo-0-0"><span data-offset-key="d1cuo-0-0"><span data-text="true"> </span></span></div></div><div class="" data-block="true" data-editor="507as" data-offset-key="51b87-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="51b87-0-0"><span data-offset-key="51b87-0-0"><span data-text="true">Once you complete this section total all the amounts and enter in “TOTAL ABOVE EXPENSES.”</span></span></div><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="51b87-0-0"><span data-offset-key="51b87-0-0"><span data-text="true"> </span></span></div></div><div class="" data-block="true" data-editor="507as" data-offset-key="chbdi-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="chbdi-0-0"><span data-offset-key="chbdi-0-0" style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;"><span data-text="true">Section 5 B – PAYMENTS TO CREDITORS</span></span></div></div><div class="" data-block="true" data-editor="507as" data-offset-key="2jntt-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="2jntt-0-0"><span data-offset-key="2jntt-0-0"><span data-text="true">This section asks for all other expenses </span></span><span data-offset-key="2jntt-0-1" style="font-style: italic;"><span data-text="true">not listed above</span></span><span data-offset-key="2jntt-0-2"><span data-text="true">. This may include student loans, car payments, monthly credit card payments, and other money you owe. 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<em><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">“</span></em>When
in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve
the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among
the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of
Nature and of Nature's God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of
mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the
separation.” <a href="https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/declaration-transcript" target="_BLANK">Declaration of Independence.</a></div>
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The <a href="http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/declaration_transcript.html">Declaration of
Independence</a> is one of America’s most important founding documents. In the <a href="http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/declaration_transcript.html">Declaration of
Independence</a> Thomas Jefferson lists various reasons why Independence is
necessary, just a few are listed below:</div>
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</span></span></span>"He has refused his Assent to Laws, the
most wholesome and necessary for the public good.” <a href="http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/declaration_transcript.html">archives.gov.</a></div>
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</span></span></span>"He has dissolved Representative Houses
repeatedly, for opposing with manly firmness his invasions on the rights of the
people.” <a href="http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/declaration_transcript.html">archives.gov.</a></div>
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</span></span></span>"He has obstructed the Administration of
Justice, by refusing his Assent to Laws for establishing Judiciary powers.” <a href="http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/declaration_transcript.html">archives.gov.</a></div>
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</span></span></span>"He has made Judges dependent on his Will
alone, for the tenure of their offices, and the amount and payment of their
salaries.” <a href="http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/declaration_transcript.html">archives.gov.</a>
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</span></span></span>“For suspending our own Legislatures, and
declaring themselves invested with power to legislate for us in all cases
whatsoever.” <a href="http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/declaration_transcript.html">archives.gov.</a></div>
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Read the full transcript of the Declaration of
Independence at <a href="https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/declaration-transcript">archives.gov</a>. </div>
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“In accordance with prevailing custom, the other delegates
began to sign at the right below the text, their signatures arranged according
to the geographic location of the states they represented. New Hampshire, the
northernmost state, began the list, and Georgia, the southernmost, ended it.” <a href="https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/declaration-history"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: HI; mso-fareast-language: HI;">archives.gov</span></a>.</div>
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Independence Day is one of the most important federal
holidays in the United States commemorating our independence from the Kingdom
of Great Britain. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Although celebrated on
July 4th every year, “July 2, 1776 is the day that the Continental Congress
actually voted for independence.” <a href="http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/declaration_transcript.html">archives.gov.</a></div>
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Local
County Governments will be closed this year on Wednesday, July 4, 2018 in honor
of this wonderful celebration:</div>
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<a href="http://alcovycircuit.com/images/alcovy/calendars/NewtonFY2018HolidaySchedule.pdf"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: HI; mso-fareast-language: HI;">Walton
and Newton Counties Closed</span></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.barrowga.org/about/events.aspx"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: HI; mso-fareast-language: HI;">Barrow
County Closed</span></a></div>
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<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><a href="https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/web/gwinnett/Calendar/CountyHolidaySchedule"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: HI; mso-fareast-language: HI;">Gwinnett
County Closed</span></a></div>
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The Law Office of Christine M Bechtold, LLC will also be
closed on Independence Day to enjoy the day with family. </div>
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honor of <span class="st">those who died while serving in the U.S. military</span>. Below is a list of local counties and links to their holiday schedule:<br /><div dir="ltr">
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<li><a href="http://www.barrowga.org/about/events.aspx?AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1" target="_blank">Barrow County Closed</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/portal/gwinnett/Calendar/CountyHolidaySchedule" target="_blank">Gwinnett County Closed</a> </li>
<li>
<a href="http://www.alcovycircuit.com/images/alcovy/calendars/NewtonFY2018HolidaySchedule.pdf" target="_blank">Newton County Closed</a></li>
<li><a href="https://rockdalecountyga.gov/about/company-history/county-departments/human-resources/holiday-schedule/" target="_blank">Rockdale County Closed</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://www.alcovycircuit.com/images/alcovy/calendars/WaltonHolidayFY17-18.pdf" target="_blank">Walton County Closed</a></li>
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The Law Office of Christine M Bechtold, LLC will be open by appointment on Monday, May 28, 2018. You can send a confidential email directly to attorney
Bechtold for legal information at anytime: <a href="mailto:Christine@Bechtold-Law.com">Christine@Bechtold-Law.com</a>.</div>
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Divorce cases are filed as Domestic Civil Cases in Superior
Court. Filing fees to the Superior Court vary by county, see list and
links below for the most recent filing fees as of March, 2018.
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<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Alcovy
(Walton and Newton Counties) $210.00 </span></span><span style="color: navy;"><span lang="zxx"><u><a href="http://www.alcovycircuit.com/clerk-of-courts/55-clerk-of-courts/newton-clerk-of-courts/139-costs.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">www.alcovycircuit.com</span></span></a></u></span></span>
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<li><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Athens-Clark
County $215.00 </span></span><span style="color: navy;"><span lang="zxx"><u><a href="https://athensclarkecounty.com/343/Fees" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">athensclarkecounty.com</span></span></a></u></span></span>
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<li><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Dekalb
County $214.00 </span></span><span style="color: navy;"><span lang="zxx"><u><a href="http://www.dksuperiorclerk.com/fees-chart" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">www.dksuperiorclerk.com</span></span></a></u></span></span>
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<li><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Fulton
County $221.00 </span></span><span style="color: navy;"><span lang="zxx"><u><a href="http://www.fcclk.org/forms/fiscal/fee_table.pdf" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">www.fcclk.org</span></span></a></u></span></span>
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<li><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Gwinnett
County $213.00 </span></span><span style="color: navy;"><span lang="zxx"><u><a href="http://www.gwinnettcourts.com/superior/fees" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">www.gwinnettcourts.com</span></span></a></u></span></span>
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<li><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Rockdale
County $209.00</span></span><span style="color: navy;"><span lang="zxx"><u><a href="http://www.rockdaleclerk.com/files/Filing-Fees.pdf" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">www.rockdaleclerk.com</span></span></a></u></span></span>
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The filing fee is paid to the Clerk’s
office for the filing and processing of your case. If your case
requires service of process by the Sheriff, there is a separate fee
to the Sheriff’s office of $50.00 per person, per address.</div>
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If your county is not listed above,
call the Clerk of the Superior Court in your county for the most
recent fees.
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This is an update to the prior 2015
post:
<span style="color: navy;"><span lang="zxx"><u><a href="http://bechtold-law.blogspot.com/2015/08/how-much-does-it-cost-to-file-my-divorce_19.html">http://bechtold-law.blogspot.com/2015/08/how-much-does-it-cost-to-file-my-divorce_19.html</a></u></span></span>.
How Much Does It Cost to File My Divorce?
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Contact the Law Office of Christine M
Bechtold, LLC to schedule a free initial consultation and start your
divorce process.<br />Christine@Bechtold-Law.com <br />770.466.2700</div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"></span>
</span></span></span>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #444444; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">"</span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #444444; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span class="larger"><b>We the People</b> of the United
States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure
domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the
general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and
our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United
States of America."</span></span><span style="color: #ced4da; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 20px;"> </span><a href="https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/constitution-transcript" target="_blank">www.archives.gov</a></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #444444;">See prior blog posts for more information and fun facts: </span></span></span></span></span><br />
<ul>
<li><a href="https://bechtold-law.blogspot.com/2015/09/happy-constitution-day.html?m=1" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">Happy Constitution Day 2015</a></li>
<li><a href="https://bechtold-law.blogspot.com/2012/09/happy-constitution-day.html?m=1" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">Happy Constitution Day 2012</a></li>
</ul>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><em>"<span style="font-style: normal;">We
hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal,
that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable
Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of
Happiness.”</span></em><em>
</em><a href="https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/declaration" target="_blank">Declaration
of Independence.</a></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">“Drafted
by Thomas Jefferson between June 11 and June 28, 1776, the
Declaration of Independence is at once the nation's most cherished
symbol of liberty and Jefferson's most enduring monument.”
<span style="color: black;"><a href="http://www.archives.gov/" target="_blank">archives.gov</a>.</span>
</span></span>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">In
the <a href="http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/declaration_transcript.html" target="_blank">Declarationof
Independence</a> Thomas Jefferson lists various reasons why
Independence is necessary, just a few are listed below:</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">"The
history of the present King of Great Britain is a history of
repeated injuries and usurpations, all having in direct object the
establishment of an absolute Tyranny over these States.”
<a href="http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/declaration_transcript.html" target="_blank">archives.gov.</a></span></span><br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">"He has
abdicated Government here, by declaring us out of his Protection and
waging War against us." <a href="http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/declaration_transcript.html" target="_blank">archives.gov.</a></span></span><br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">"For
taking away our Charters, abolishing our most valuable Laws, and
altering fundamentally the Forms of our Governments .”
<a href="http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/declaration_transcript.html" target="_blank">archives.gov.</a></span></span><br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">"For
abolishing the free System of English Laws in a neighbouring
Province, establishing therein an Arbitrary government, and
enlarging its Boundaries so as to render it at once an example and
fit instrument for introducing the same absolute rule into these
Colonies." <a href="http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/declaration_transcript.html" target="_blank">archives.gov.</a>
</span></span>
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</li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">“In every
stage of these Oppressions We have Petitioned for Redress in the
most humble terms: Our repeated Petitions have been answered only by
repeated injury. A Prince whose character is thus marked by every
act which may define a Tyrant, is unfit to be the ruler of a free
people.” <a href="http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/declaration_transcript.html" target="_blank">archives.gov.</a></span></span><br />
</li>
</ul>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Read the full
transcript of the Declaration of Independence at <a href="https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/declaration-transcript" target="_blank">archives.gov</a>. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">
</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Independence
Day is one of the most important federal holidays in the United
States commemorating the <a href="http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/declaration_transcript.html" target="_blank">Declarationof
Independence</a>, which declared our independence from the Kingdom of
Great Britain.
Although
celebrated on July 4th every year, “July 2, 1776 is the day that
the Continental Congress actually voted for independence.”
<a href="http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/declaration_transcript.html" target="_blank">archives.gov.</a>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The
founders understood the importance of the their actions. In a letter
from John Adams to Abigail Adams on July 3, 1776, John Adams stated,
“I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated, by succeeding
Generations, as the great anniversary Festival. It ought to be
commemorated, as the Day of Deliverance by solemn Acts of Devotion to
God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with Pomp and Parade, with
Shews, Games, Sports, Guns, Bells, Bonfires and Illuminations from
one End of this Continent to the other from this Time forward forever
more.” [electronic edition]. <i>Adams
Family Papers: An Electronic Archive. </i>Massachusetts
Historical Society. <a href="http://www.masshist.org/digitaladams/aea/cfm/doc.cfm?id=L17760703jasecond" target="_blank">masshist.org.</a>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Local
County Governments will be closed in honor of this wonderful
celebration. <a href="https://bechtold-law.blogspot.com/2017/07/independence-day-court-hours-2017.html" target="_blank">Independence
Day Court Hours 2017.</a></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The
Law Office of Christine M Bechtold, LLC also will be closed Monday,
July 3, 2017 and Tuesday, July 4, 2017 to celebrate this wonderful
holiday of independence. Send a confidential email directly to
attorney Bechtold for legal information <a href="mailto:Christine@Bechtold-Law.com">Christine@Bechtold-Law.com</a>.
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Most County Governments in Georgia are closed on Tuesday, July 4th in honor of our nation's Independence. Below is a list of local county hours. </div>
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"The <b>Newton</b> County Judicial Center will be closed on Tuesday, July 4, 2017. The <b>Walton</b> County Government Building will be closed on Monday, July 3, 2017, and Tuesday, July 4, 2017, in observance of Independence Day." <a href="http://alcovycircuit.com/news/203-holiday-schedule.html" target="_blank">alcovycircuit.com.</a></div>
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<b>Barrow</b>, <b>Gwinnett</b>, and <b>Rockdale</b> County Governments will be closed on Tuesday, July 4, 2017. <a href="http://www.barrowga.org/about/events.aspx" target="_blank">barrowga.org</a>; <a href="https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/portal/gwinnett/Calendar/CountyHolidaySchedule" target="_blank">gwinnettcounty.com</a>; <a href="https://rockdalecountyga.gov/about/company-history/county-departments/human-resources/holiday-schedule/" target="_blank">rockdalecountyga.gov</a>. Gwinnett County Courts are, "Closed on legal holidays." <a href="http://www.gwinnettcourts.com/" target="_blank">gwinnettcourts.com.</a></div>
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The Law Office of Christine M Bechtold, LLC also will be closed Monday, July 3, 2017 and Tuesday, July 4, 2017 to celebrate this wonderful holiday of independence. Send a confidential email directly to attorney Bechtold for legal information <a href="mailto:Christine@Bechtold-Law.com">Christine@Bechtold-Law.com</a>.</div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">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 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 any domestic relations action
before the court.” <a href="http://www.georgiacourts.org/sites/default/files/Court%20Rules/UNIFORM%20SUPERIOR%20COURT%20RULES_Updated_09_18_14_.pdf" target="_blank">Georgia Superior Court Rule 24.8(B).</a></span></span></div>
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“<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">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. ”
<a href="http://www.alcovycircuit.com/resources/175-divorcing-parents-seminar.html" target="_blank">alcovycircuit.com</a>
“The seminar focuses on the developmental needs of children, with
emphasis on fostering the child's emotional health during periods of
stress.”
<a href="http://www.gwinnettcourts.com/court-programs/parenting-seminar.aspx" target="_blank">gwinnettcourts.com</a></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Information
on local county parenting classes are listed below:</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><u>Alcovy
(Newton and Walton Counties):</u></span></span></div>
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<ul>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Fee</b>:
$25.00, cash or money order</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Attendance</b>:
Divorce action must be filled with the Court prior to attending the
class </span></span>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Completion</b>:
Must be attended by both parties within 60 days of the filing date
of the divorce </span></span>
</li>
<li><b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Court
Note About Attendance</b>: </span></span></b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">“Attendance is MANDATORY. FAILURE TO ATTEND
MAY RESULT IN SANCTIONS AGAINST YOU AND POSSIBLY AFFECT YOUR
VISITATION WITH THE MINOR CHILD(REN)!”
<a href="http://www.alcovycircuit.com/resources/175-divorcing-parents-seminar.html" target="_blank">alcovycircuit.com</a></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b> </b></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Location</b>:
Social Circle Public Safety Building in the Community Room, 138 E.
Hightower Trail, Social Circle, Georgia 30025</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b> </b></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Dates</b>:
2<sup>nd</sup> Thursday (Plaintiff) and 3<sup>rd</sup> Thursday
(Defendant) of every month<b> </b></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Time</b>:
6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m<b>.</b></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Schedule</b>,
based on filing date:
<a href="http://www.alcovycircuit.com/images/alcovy/calendars/DPSSchedule2017.pdf" target="_blank">alcovycircuit.com</a></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b> </b></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Additional
information</b>:
<a href="http://www.alcovycircuit.com/resources/175-divorcing-parents-seminar.html" target="_blank">alcovycircuit.com</a></span></span><br />
</li>
</ul>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><u>Gwinnett
County:</u></span></span></div>
<ul>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Fee</b>:
$40.00, cash or money order</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Attendance</b>:
Can be attended at anytime </span></span>
</li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Completion</b>:
Must be completed within 31 days of service of the original
complaint upon the original defendant </span></span>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Court
Note About Attendance</b>: “Appropriate action, including but not
limited to contempt, may be taken upon a party's failure to
successfully complete the seminar.”
<a href="http://www.gwinnettcourts.com/court-programs/parenting-seminar.aspx" target="_blank">gwinnettcourts.com</a></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Location</b>:
Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center in Conference Room A West
Wing, 75 Langley Drive, Lawrenceville, Georgia 30046 </span></span>
</li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Dates</b>:
1<sup>st</sup>, 2<sup>nd</sup>, and 4<sup>th</sup> Thursday a.m.
sessions and 3<sup>rd</sup> Thursday p.m. session<b> </b></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Times</b>:
9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. / 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.<b> </b></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Schedule</b>:
<a href="http://www.gwinnettcourts.com/court-programs/parenting-seminar.aspx" target="_blank">www.gwinnettcourts.com</a><b> </b></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Additional
information</b>:
<a href="http://www.gwinnettcourts.com/court-programs/parenting-seminar.aspx" target="_blank">gwinnettcourts.com</a></span></span>
</li>
</ul>
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<div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Be
sure to check with the filing Court for your parenting class
information, requirements vary by county. </span></span></span>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Contact
the Law Office of Christine M Bechtold, LLC to discuss your family
law case, all new consultations are free. Call or email me directly
today: 770-466-2700, Christine@Bechtold-Law.com.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Divorce
fees vary by state, county, and law firm. In all divorce cases in
Georgia, you will have a filing fee paid directly to the Clerk of
Court. Filing fees in Georgia vary by county, below is a list of
local Superior Court filing fees:</span></span></div>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><u>Walton
County:</u></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="text-decoration: none;">
$210.00
<a href="http://www.alcovycircuit.com/clerk-of-courts/55-clerk-of-courts/newton-clerk-of-courts/139-costs.html" target="_blank">alcovycircuit.com.</a></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></li>
</ul>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><u>Newton
County:</u></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="text-decoration: none;">
$210.00
<a href="http://www.alcovycircuit.com/clerk-of-courts/55-clerk-of-courts/newton-clerk-of-courts/139-costs.html" target="_blank">alcovycircuit.com.</a></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></li>
</ul>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><u>Gwinnett
County:</u></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="text-decoration: none;">
$213.00 <a href="http://www.gwinnettcourts.com/superior/fees" target="_blank">gwinnettcourts.com.</a></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></span></span>
</li>
</ul>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><u>Rockdale
County:</u></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">
$209.00 <a href="http://www.rockdaleclerk.com/files/Filing-Fees.pdf" target="_blank">rockdaleclerk.com.</a></span></span></li>
</ul>
<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">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: <a href="https://bechtold-law.blogspot.com/2017/05/are-there-different-types-of-legal-fee.html" target="_blank">bechtold-law.blogspot.com</a>.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Finally, you will
have attorney fees for your divorce. Divorce situations vary greatly
from family to family which in turn impacts your attorney fees. “Be
sure to get your fee arrangement in writing from your attorney before
you enter into any attorney-client relationship.”
<a href="https://bechtold-law.blogspot.com/2017/05/are-there-different-types-of-legal-fee.html" target="_blank">bechtold-law.blogspot.com.</a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The Law Office of
Christine M Bechtold, LLC offers flat fees for uncontested divorce
cases. <a href="http://www.bechtold-law.com/Pricing.HTML" target="_blank">bechtold-law.com</a>.
This process allows you to know your fees ahead of time. Although the
firm attempts to provide flat fees for most services, every case is
different and may not completely fit into the schedule provided
below:</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<ul>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Uncontested
Divorce Document Production - $1,000</span></span></li>
</ul>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Uncontested Divorce with
Child(ren) Document Production - $1,500</span></span></li>
</ul>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">If your divorce
turns into a contested divorce, meaning that you can not reach an agreement with your
spouse, then The Law Office of Christine M Bechtold, LLC works on a
retainer fee agreement.
<a href="https://bechtold-law.blogspot.com/2017/05/are-there-different-types-of-legal-fee.html" target="_blank">bechtold-law.blogspot.com</a>.
Your starting retainer will be based on your case and is billed against at $200/hour (rates, May 2017 <a href="http://bechtold-law.com/Pricing.HTML" target="_blank">bechtold-law.com</a>).
Every contested divorce is different and it is difficult to determine
final legal fees, however, it is important to get an estimate from
your attorney before you enter into any attorney-client relationship.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Contact the Law
Office of Christine M Bechtold, LLC to schedule a free initial
consultation and obtain a quote for your legal needs. 770-466-2700,
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