Divorce

Getting a divorce is one of the most financially-tumultuous events a person can go through. After determining everything with your former spouse, it is paramount to turn your focus toward the future. There are several steps to accomplish this, as outlined by U.S....

If you live in Georgia, then you already have a higher chance of divorce. In a recent study, Georgia, along with Kentucky and Alabama, ranked among the highest divorce rates in the country. In a divorce, both spouses' legal teams will look at shared assets to...

Entering into a prenuptial agreement can be an effective way to protect and manage finances in the event of a divorce. The document can lay out what happens with property division, debts and alimony payments. But your prenuptial agreement must adhere to...

As someone making your way through a Georgia divorce, you may understand all too well just how much the situation between you and your one-time partner can change. Maybe you simply grew apart, or maybe one of you stepped out on your marriage, but if the relationship...

One of the hardest aspects of divorce is informing the kids. You and your partner might no longer be romantically involved and have been trying to keep up appearances. You may face more challenges when it is time to establish custody, child support, alimony and other...

Courts and litigants today are increasingly exploring alternatives to traditional litigation in the form of various types of collaborative law. As a reflection of this movement, Georgia courts typically require divorcing couples to attempt mediation before...

Divorce is an emotionally excruciating process. Perhaps the most difficult aspect about ending your marriage is the painful emotions that come with it. Your emotions may become so overwhelming that you make bad decisions. While your divorce will be stressful...

When sweethearts marry, they do not expect divorce to be in their future. Unfortunately, not every marriage ends with "happily ever after." In fact, after twenty years of marriage, 53 percent of couples experience separation, divorce or death. Why do so...

Many people who know they want to leave their spouse wonder if they need to have a legal reason to validate the decision? Do you have to show proof of bad behavior? What if there is none but you still want a divorce? Regardless of your circumstances, you can breathe a...

Marriages end for all kinds of reasons, and often, financial disagreements and issues come into play. Even if you are heading for a divorce for reasons that have nothing to do with finances, there are still certain steps you may want to consider taking to streamline...