Motions
Common motions in Georgia divorce cases.
De Novo Review of a Motion to Dismiss in a Georgia Divorce
Georgia appellate courts decide a motion to dismiss over again for themselves, but only from the four corners of the complaint.
Read MoreThe Standard for a Motion to Dismiss in a Georgia Divorce
A Georgia court can dismiss a divorce or custody pleading only if no set of provable facts would entitle the filing party to relief.
Read MoreWhen a Motion to Dismiss Becomes Summary Judgment in Georgia
If a Georgia judge looks at anything outside the pleadings, a motion to dismiss automatically converts into a motion for summary judgment.
Read MoreWho Has the Burden on a Motion to Dismiss in a Georgia Divorce?
The spouse asking a Georgia court to dismiss a divorce case carries the burden of proof, not the spouse who filed it.
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