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Alimony can be one of the most contested financial issues in a divorce. This class provides a practical framework for understanding how Georgia courts evaluate spousal support and how attorneys litigate and modify alimony awards. We begin with the fundamentals of alimony, including the legal standards governing spousal support and the factors courts consider when determining whether alimony should be awarded and in what amount or duration. Participants will review how courts analyze financial need, ability to pay, and the overall financial circumstances of the parties. The course then addresses modification of alimony, including the legal standard for demonstrating a substantial change in circumstances. Participants will learn how to initiate a modification action by drafting a Petition for Modification of Alimony, as well as how to properly request attorney’s fees. The class also covers how to respond to an alimony modification action, including drafting an Answer and Counterclaim and evaluating potential defenses to modification. Finally, we review how to finalize an alimony modification case, including drafting the Final Order of Modification of Alimony and ensuring the order clearly reflects the Court’s ruling or the parties’ agreement. Digital, editable versions of all forms used in this Class are included. _______________________________ Want to take it a step further? Want training tailored to your firm? We offer personalized Zoom or in-firm training sessions including lunch-and-learns, half-day workshops, and full-day intensives. _______________________________ Want ongoing support after Class? Stay connected with FLS Direct — our private, on-demand support line for family law professionals. Unlimited phone access to experienced guidance Available to your attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants Same-day support when real-time answers matter most Find more information at https://www.familylawsolutionsinc.com/fls-direct