Couples in the middle of divorce are already going through a lot of challenges figuring out how to split assets, property and other key financial considerations. If it's an acrimonious divorce, there are going to be a lot of disagreements. That acrimony shouldn't...
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How to maintain respect during the divorce
A spouse's actions and words toward the other spouse during the divorce can help set the tone for how the matter will be resolved. If they take the high road and do not let themselves get dragged into conflict, there is more of a chance that the divorce can be...
How implicit racial bias can affect outcomes in court
Some people in Georgia might face implicit racial bias in court that leads to an unfair conviction. According to an assistant federal public defender who wrote a paper for the Seattle Journal for Social Justice, there are steps that attorneys and judges can take to...
Can a divorce be predicted in advance?
Have you ever attended a wedding and thought, "This will never last?" If so, your instincts may be picking up on subtle cues that a couple isn't really compatible. Researchers say that there are several scientific ways to predict a divorce. So, what are the biggest...
These money problems could lead to divorce
Money causes divorce, regardless of your financial level. When couples don't agree about how to spend or save money, it can lead to serious issues with the relationship, even if they're relatively wealthy. That said, many money problems that lead to divorce come from...
Does Georgia recognize separate property?
As you move toward divorce, you may think that everything you own is owned equally by both you and your spouse. However, that's an incorrect assumption in Georgia, which is not a community property state. While you may have an equal claim to some -- but not...
Forging a strong co-parenting relationship after divorce
You and your ex-spouse might have fallen out of love. A third party might have entered the picture. The differences between you that were so endearing when you met now have irreparably harmed your relationship. Any number of factors can lead to a divorce, but one...
How do you know it’s time to call it quits on a marriage?
Marriages take all shapes and forms -- and what's right for one couple can be very wrong for another. However, unhappy marriages tend to have the same basic traits in common, no matter what else is going on. There's no point in staying in a marriage that's doomed to...
Divorce happens for many reasons: Make sure you’re ready;.;
The reason that the divorce rate stays so high in the United States is that there are many different reasons that people decide to end their marriages. No two situations are exactly alike. You may feel like your marriage is stable, and it may be for years, but it...
If you’re considering a divorce, it’s never too early to prepare
If you're considering divorce, there are some steps that must be taken before you consult with an attorney or file any documents. And this tax season, as you go through your financial paperwork to prepare for tax filing, do yourself a favor and start gathering the...
