Legal Question in Family Law in Georgia

Divorce or Seperation?

I am in the navy been married 5+ years. Wandering which is better to do divorce or seperate. Things at home not good and looking to move out of rental home to base. What could my wife actually get from me if we divorced as in alimony, retirement things like that? She works there is no children involved. I havent commited any adultry or anything like that either. Am just looking for my options and i have heard that in the state i am in that the laws are different than other states. I ask for some help, had a friend say maybe to seperate first before divorce but not sure if Georgia allows that or not? If you can help me with any info i would appreciate it and i thank you.

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Asked on 3/14/08, 9:03 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Glen Ashman Ashman Law Office also dba Glen Ashman Attorney

Re: Divorce or Seperation?

Georgia does not do legal separations. It would allow your wife to file an alimony case without seeking a divorce (called separate maintenance) if she so chose.

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Answered on 3/14/08, 11:22 am
Ms. Tran Lankford Tran Lankford, Attorney at Law

Re: Divorce or Seperation?

Yes, Georgia laws do allow for a legal separation called separate maintenance, which is a little different than being physically separately from your spouse during a pending divorce. In separate maintenance, you do go through the legal system to have agreements drawn up with terms on who can do what and who can keep what, etc., but you and your spouse remain legally married. Military divorces do have more nuances than civilian divorces; you may need to hire an attorney who knows the disadvantages and advantages of doing certain things because you are in the Military. You're really asking for legal advice, which would require a better understanding of your situation via an interview in order to respond to your other questions.

Please feel free to consult other attorneys for their opinions; this is a free limited consultation based on the limited information you have given.

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Answered on 3/14/08, 6:37 pm


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