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...
Divorce
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 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...
Getting a divorce? Don’t get saddled with your spouse’s debt.
From the stress of weathering unemployment to disagreements about how money is to be spent, financial stress is one of the most common reasons for divorce. That stress may not end with your marriage, though. If your spouse has been racking up debts, you may end up...
Dividing a family business during divorce
The divorce process can take a toll on individuals and the people around them in many different respects. The equitable division of marital assets can create or worsen many emotional and physical effects. For high-asset divorces, the stakes and emotions can go even...
What can ADR help you resolve in a divorce?
Many people think that divorce, by its very nature, necessitates a dispute between former spouses. While stress and discomfort are likely inevitable, a dispute does not have to be. Litigation is ultimately unnecessary, and instead of going to court, you may be able to...
