Legal Question in Family Law in Georgia

Motion for facts and findings

After a judgment has come down from the judge in a divorce

case but before the final judgment papers have been signed

and entered, Can a judge deny a motion for facts and findings

and conclusion of law?


Asked on 10/12/00, 11:03 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Stephen Worrall The Manely Firm, P.C.

Re: Motion for facts and findings

Unless one side or the other requested findings of fact and conclusions of law BEFORE the ruling, the court is not required to make them under Georgia law. If the party moves after the ruling for the court to make or amend its findings, it is within the court's discretion to do so and is not mandatory.

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Answered on 11/06/00, 8:16 am


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