Your property and debt will be a big focus of your Georgia divorce proceedings. The bigger your assets, the more likely you and your ex are to disagree about them. If you have received an inheritance during your marriage, you will likely have concerns about what will...
Cobb County Divorce Law Blog
3 reasons to fire your attorney before you finalize your divorce
Divorce is a long and stressful legal process whose outcome depends on your understanding of the law and on precedent or rulings in previous divorces with similar circumstances. You probably already realize that trying to go through a high-asset divorce without...
High-asset divorces come with many challenges
Georgia residents know that going through a divorce is extremely challenging. Splitting up assets, figuring out child support, and agreeing on alimony are challenges in regular divorces. Tension increases exponentially when dealing with high-asset divorces. There are...
Can your spouse take your artwork in a divorce?
If you're an artist living in Georgia, it might seem safe to assume that you would keep all your pieces if you and your spouse filed for divorce. However, the court might actually rule that your former spouse is entitled to part of your portfolio. They might also be...
Who gets the family pet in a Georgia divorce?
In many households, pets become family members. Yours is likely no exception, and it may include a dog, cat or other animal that you, your spouse and your children have developed strong bonds with. Yet, you and your spouse might have decided to get divorced. If you...
The different methods of business valuation
At the end of a long-term marriage, couples will likely have to work through the division of numerous complex assets and debts. From homes and vehicles to retirement plans and bank accounts, it is not uncommon for couples to amass several assets and liabilities. One...
What will happen if your spouse dissipates marital assets?
If you and your spouse are divorcing on bad terms, you will likely worry they will make your life difficult during proceedings. You two may have significant marital property, and while you will leave it alone, they might have plans to dissipate it. Whether or not your...
Who Gets Your Family Home After Divorce?
Your family home has a lot more than just financial value, it has sentimental and emotional ties, too. That’s why figuring out how to divide it during a divorce can be particularly challenging and difficult. Oftentimes, deciding the fate of your home can involve a lot...
Retirement Accounts and Divorce
Dividing your assets during divorce may be one of the most time-consuming and essential parts of the process. While you may be focused on family heirlooms or the family house, you might not realize that your retirement accounts could be your most valuable assets. Your...
What’s the difference between marital and separate property in Georgia?
Couples who divorce can expect that a court will divide their property and assets. But, from the family home to your antique dining room table, you’re probably wondering exactly how a judge will carry out the division. Under the equitable distribution laws that all...
