Georgia is an equitable distribution state. That means that you and your spouse will be expected to divide your assets fairly if you decide to divorce. Separate property is normally retained by the person who owned it before marriage. Marital property, which usually...
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Who gets the house in a divorce?
You and your spouse may share a home right now, but do you know what happens if you decide to get a divorce? Who will keep your home, and do you have any right to a share in your home’s value? To determine who gets the house in a divorce, you first have to look at who...
Is alimony a thing of the past? Not really, for many divorcees
If you are getting a divorce, then one of the issues you’ll need to deal with first is your finances. If you have a job that supports you well, you may not need to turn to spousal support, but in some cases, it’s beneficial to the lesser-earning spouse. If you...
Division of property and debt — what you need to know when divorcing
Change in anyone's life is likely to be jarring, and things are no different when it comes to divorce. Property division and child custody are two of the primary issues that divorcing spouses worry about. One of the first questions that husbands or wives tend to ask...
What happens to retirement funds in a divorce?
Maybe you are already retired and currently depend on your spouse's pension for all of your income. Perhaps you are about to retire in the next few years and have planned everything so far with a retirement account that you share with your spouse. You may not have...
Best way to talk to kids about divorce
When a couple in Georgia files for divorce, the impact might be harder on the children than it is on the adults. While adults are old enough to know what's going on, a child might be too young to understand the situation. They may think that their parents simply...
Planning a joint parenting schedule that works
Divorcing couples in Georgia can help their children adjust to life with separated parents by taking the time to create a joint custody parenting schedule. This schedule leaves no question as to the division of parenting chores and demonstrates that parents will work...
Divorced parties may claim Social Security on ex-spouse’s record
The Social Security Administration reported that around 21% of married couples depend on Social Security payments for almost all of their retirement income. For unmarried people, that number jumps to nearly 50%. It is important for people to be certain they are...
Social Security benefits considerations in a divorce
If you are a Georgia resident in the process of getting a divorce, you may want to speak with a family law attorney about benefits to which you could be entitled from your ex. Benefits like Social Security payments can be difficult to anticipate, but you may be...
Important issues for a business owner to address in a prenup
A prenuptial agreement can provide significant peace of mind to a Georgia business owner before getting married. The negotiation of the contract's terms provides the couple with an opportunity to work how to value a business and divide its value if the marriage ends...