The divorce rate is falling in the United States, as it has been doing for about two decades now. Most age groups follow this trend. While divorce rates of 50% or more were once predicted, things have largely reversed course over the years. However, there is one age...
Divorce
The surprising issue for dividing property in a same-sex divorce
In most regards, same-sex marriages are like heterosexual marriages. They involve two people pledging to love, honor and support one another. They usually involve cohabitation and mingled finances. The only real difference is that the government didn't recognize...
How can litigating your divorce case help you?
You and your spouse have plenty of assets between you, and you know that you have a lot you could lose. You want to make the most of the divorce by having a fair split of your assets. You want to be in a better position leaving than you were entering your...
What happens to your inheritance when you divorce?
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...
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...
