Property Division

When facing divorce, many people assume you must divide all assets and debts equally, dollar-for-dollar. You may think that a 50/50 split is the rule, especially when high-value property is involved. Georgia divorce law, however, uses the term “equitable...

Divorce is a challenging process, and when one spouse is self-employed, it adds layers of complexity to the financial and legal proceedings. Understanding how to handle these unique circumstances can help to better ensure a fair and equitable resolution. Understanding...

When a marriage ends, dividing a family business can be one of the most complex aspects of divorce. This shared enterprise represents both financial assets and a legacy of hard work that requires careful handling. Dividing a family-run company requires careful...

Divorcing can feel like dismantling a life you carefully built, and dividing assets can be the physical manifestation of this emotional process. For affluent couples in Georgia, asset division becomes even more intricate due to the high value of property and the...

Divorce has the potential to bring out the absolute worst behavior in some individuals. People become angry about the end of the marriage even if they want to divorce. They resent the idea of sharing resources or parenting time with their spouse. They want to secure...

Divorce is a complex process. Dividing marital assets fairly, for example, is rarely a walk in the park. Georgia adheres to an equitable division standard, meaning assets acquired during a marriage are split based on what's fair, not necessarily a 50/50 split, in the...

Those contemplating divorce in Georgia often have reason to worry about their finances and future opportunities. Divorce not only costs money but also typically affects the assets that someone holds. Those who have saved for retirement during their marriages may worry...

Dividing property and other assets during divorce can be a highly emotional process. However, it’s crucial to be smart about it. That means looking at the long-term financial and tax impacts of keeping an asset, letting your spouse have it or agreeing to sell it and...

Property division is frequently the most challenging aspect of divorce. Not every couple has children, but almost all married couples share some resources or debts. Negotiating an equitable or fair way to split property and resolve financial obligations is often a...

Property division matters often inspire intense disputes between divorcing spouses. In fact, some people will break the law and engage in clearly unethical conduct in their desire to alter the outcome of property division proceedings in a Georgia divorce. Some people...