Bill > HB379

This bill makes two key changes to Georgia law regarding divorce actions and legal proceedings. First, it prohibits attorneys from placing liens on property awarded to the other party in a divorce case, which means a lawyer cannot use their legal claim to attach or encumber property that has been assigned to their client's ex-spouse during the divorce settlement. Second, the bill modifies existing law about restraining orders and injunctions in domestic relations cases to explicitly require notice to all parties and the presiding judge, and to specifically include attorneys and former attorneys as agents bound by such orders. This expansion ensures that all legal representatives are formally notified of and constrained by standing orders in domestic relations actions, potentially reducing conflicts and improving communication during legal proceedings. The bill aims to provide additional protections and clarity in divorce-related legal actions by preventing potential financial manipulation and ensuring comprehensive communication among all involved parties.

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https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70141