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New 5.0 out of 5.0 Client Reviews

Client Reviews: All 5.0 out of 5.0 reviews on Lawyers.com “ Christine was very helpful and persistent in my divorce case. I would definitely use her services should I need them in the future” “ Ms. Bechtold always responded to my questions and provided me with the legal services I needed in a timely manner. I would recommend her to others who are seeking a hands-on attentive attorney.” “ Very easy to deal with. Answered all my questions.” "Ms. Bechtold was very professional, and very helpful in the process of my divorce. She was able to answer all of my questions on the process and application of my divorce. I would highly recommend her services to anyone I know needing legal services.” “Ms. Bechtold always replies promptly to communications. She is an expert in her fields and her fees are very reasonable. She explains things in laymen's terms so that I can fully understand them, since I am not a lawyer. I've been very happy with her se

What Is A Temporary Hearing?

A temporary hearing is unique to family law. It is not a full trial, but a quick hearing with the judge. The temporary hearing can be held in open court or in the judge’s chambers. The purpose of this hearing is to determine what will happen while a divorce is pending. A temporary hearing can address: Where the parties will live Who will stay in the martial home Who is responsible for covering bills Who will keep which vehicle Will there be alimony Will one party pay the other’s attorney’s fees Who the children will live with When the other parent will have visitation with the children What amount of child support will be paid During a temporary hearing, both attorneys present a brief overview of the case, call witnesses to the stand, and argue their case to the judge. There is no jury involved in a temporary hearing, although there may be other parties in the Courtroom. The temporary hearing is limited to two live witnesses, th

Information on Gwinnett and Walton Counties Parenting Seminar

Under Georgia law, both parents of children under the age of 18 years old in a divorce, separate maintenance, paternity, change of custody, visitation, legitimation, and any other domestic action, are required to attend a parenting seminar. Uniform Superior Court Rule 24.8 . The divorcing parent’s seminar “focuses on the developmental needs of children, with emphasis on fostering the child’s emotional health during periods of stress.” Gwinnett Courts Parenting Seminar The seminar must be completed within 31 days of the original complaint and should be attended in the County which the action was filed. Certificates will be issued after completing the seminar. If a parent cannot attend the class in the County the divorce was filed, they should contact their county superior court and see if their county holds an acceptable parenting seminar. Since the seminar is mandatory in Georgia there are many classes available to suit parent’s schedules. The Gwinnett County Divorcing Parent’