Property Division

Wage-earners contemplating a divorce sometimes think their pension accounts do not count as marital property. After all, they were the only ones contributing, so why should they divide the account?Georgia divorce law, however, considers all types of retirement...

Deciding on financial matters is almost always a cause of conflict between divorcing spouses - and even more so in a high-asset divorce with more property for the couple to fight over. It is possible to make things go more smoothly by gathering all financial...

What was once considered taboo more than 60 years ago, divorce has become mostly socially acceptable, especially among women who generally had the most challenging time following a divorce decades ago. As such, many couples who thought they would have to "tough things...

Most business owners take great pride in the work they put into their businesses, because for them, their business may be their biggest investment and largest source of income. It's understandable then that they would have questions and concerns about their business...

Georgia couples who are entering court proceedings for divorce will want to avoid some of the most common pitfalls that seem to cause discord and ignite tempers. Among the issues that are most highly contested in divorce is the topic of property division. Seeking...

Marriage has served many purposes throughout the ages, including uniting influential families for business purposes. While those types of arrangements are largely irrelevant today, many couples may still desire to protect any individual or family wealth in the event...

When a Georgia marriage comes to an end, one of the primary focal points within the divorce involves the division of marital property. For those spouses who have been left an inheritance, protecting that gift from the property division process is often a concern....

When two individuals make the commitment to enter into a marriage, they may fully intend to join all aspects of their lives. However, if either spouse brought a greater share of resources into the marriage, or later contributed more time and effort to raising a...

When a couple chooses to marry, they unite all aspects of their lives, at least those areas not covered in a prenuptial agreement. However, in spite of their intentions to be joined forever when they exchange their vows, these same people may later realize that their...

The furry member of a family may be just as loved as the children in a home or considered the only child. Unfortunately, the law only views an animal as another piece of property. In Georgia, the beloved pet is put on the property division list with the silverware,...