Divorce

Divorce changes your family, and your school-age children usually feel those changes first. They are the most affected by shifts in routines and how each parent shows up day to day. While every family’s situation is different, you can take practical steps to reduce...

A fair property split can shape your financial stability after divorce. Georgia uses equitable distribution which focuses on fairness rather than an automatic 50/50 split. Understanding marital vs separate property Georgia courts identify what you own and how you...

Concern about minor children can have a profound impact on divorce proceedings. Frequently, parents delay divorce for as long as they can when they have children together. When they do proceed with a divorce, the children can be an incentive to work together....

People preparing for divorce often have a lot of questions. They are unsure about financial support and the rules that apply to custody matters. They are also frequently concerned about the outcome of property division. The assets that they acquired throughout the...

During the emotionally charged period of a divorce, questions often arise about parental rights, especially regarding access to children. It's a complex issue before a court establishes a formal child custody order. Understanding the legalities and rights of each...

There are a lot of financial “moving parts” to a divorce, especially when couples have been together long enough to merge their money. Getting a divorce always means dividing up the marital assets – which can get tricky with long-standing retirement plans that are in...

Financial decisions play a big role in any divorce. For a lot of couples, the biggest financial decision they have to make is what to do with their house. What happens, however, when a couple owns more than one home? Whether it’s a vacation home or an investment...

Parents preparing for divorce are often at odds with each other about just about everything. If there is one thing they can still agree on, it is probably that their children's needs should come first. Some parents delay divorce filings for years because they worry...

You know divorce will mean big changes for your finances. You may not even know yet what will happen with the home where you lived during the marriage let alone how much other property you will keep at the end of the process. You will likely need to make some major...

For many people who are getting divorced, the most important thing is to divide up the assets that they own. They’re very conscious of the fact that life is going to be different after the divorce, and they want to make sure that they are financially secure. They also...