Common Law Marriage Georgia

Divorce is regulated by state law. The state of Georgia recognizes common law marriage if created before 1/1/97. Under common law marriage, couples who act like they are married, hold themselves out to the world as married, and intend to be married are considered legally married. Filing joint tax returns, referring to each other as “husband” and “wife,” and using the same last name are typical indicators of a common law marriage. If you live in Georgia and your marriage was created before 1/1/97, then you are legally married and must get a divorce to end your marriage. Georgia has strict residency requirements for divorce filings. You must meet the residency requirements if you want to file for divorce in Georgia. If this issue concerns you, contact an attorney who’s an expert in this area.

Having one spouse in the military affects:
• where your divorce will be filed
• how support is calculated
• custody and visitation decisions, and
• pension rights and other benefits.

Unless the service member in your family has been in the military an extremely short time and you have limited assets, you absolutely shouldn’t negotiate your divorce or sign a settlement agreement without at least consulting an attorney experienced in military divorce.

Our divorce attorneys are based in Columbus, GA (Georgia) and can represent you in Columbus, GA (Georgia), Fort Benning GA (Georgia), Chattahoochee County, Harris County, Marion County, Muscogee County, Lagrange, Atlanta, Albany, Newnan, Peachtree City, Carrollton, Muscogee County, Troup County, Phoenix City AL or Opelika AL.

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The Law office of Scot Sikes handles family law in Columbus GA. Scot Sikes is a Columbus GA divorce lawyer & Georgia child custody attorney.

706-494-6900 - www.columbus-divorce.com

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