Ask A Divorce Lawyer: What is the time frame of a temporary divorce order?

Question:

How long is a temporary divorce order by the court before it becomes final?

Answer:

I must preface my answer that I do not practice in Georgia. However, Cordell & Cordell has many attorneys licensed and located in Georgia who would be happy to help you.  Each state has different laws governing dissolution of marriage.  It is important that you contact a domestic litigation attorney licensed in Georgia prior to taking any action.

An Order that is temporary will remain temporary until the parties enter a final Order.  Once an Order has become final a period of time exists for the parties to appeal if warranted.  This time period is defined in the Georgia Rules of Civil Procedure or its equivalent.  Typically, no set time is in place on temporary orders unless the temporary order states a time for which the order is no longer valid.

Steven “Lee” Akins, Jr. is a Staff Attorney in the Memphis, Tennessee office of Cordell & Cordell, P.C. Mr. Akins practices exclusively in the area of domestic relations. He received his BBA in Finance from Southern Methodist University and continued his education to receive his Juris Doctor from Texas Wesleyan University.

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