The decision to pursue a divorce should not be taken lightly. That being said, it is often the best option for both spouses. Traditionally, divorce has been viewed as an adversarial process and that is how many divorcing spouses have entered proceedings. Nonetheless,...
Divorce
Your contribution as a stay-at-home parent matters in divorce
As a stay-at-home parent, you may have sacrificed your career, education or personal goals to care for the children and the household. You may have also supported your spouse’s professional growth and success, directly or indirectly. Will any of these matter during...
Options for the family home in a divorce
For most couples, the family home is their most valuable asset. During a divorce, this will be subject to property division. In Georgia, property is divided equitably in a divorce. This means that the court will carefully assess the financial circumstances of each...
Can your spouse ignore the divorce filing?
If you want to get divorced and you know that your spouse doesn’t, you may be worried about their cooperation. Or, perhaps you already gave them the divorce papers, which they refused to sign. They are ignoring the process, perhaps assuming that doing so will mean...
Tax implications of high-asset divorce: Minimizing your liability
Divorce is never an easy process. This statement can be particularly true when high-value assets are involved. The financial aspects of a high-asset divorce can be especially complex. Understanding the tax implications of the property division process is crucial to...
Will diving retirement savings in a divorce trigger penalties?
Divorcing couples in Georgia typically need to reasonably divide their resources. That process may entail negotiating an agreement or presenting evidence to a judge. The most valuable property that people share will likely be subject to division. Retirement savings...
How might a Georgia judge divide marital property during a litigated divorce?
Someone who is thinking about filing for divorce may have a hard time envisioning their future. The longer a marriage lasts, the harder it can be to predict what the future may hold after it ends. Unless someone has a prenuptial agreement with very clear instructions...
How can money differences lead to divorce?
When couples get divorced, they often refer to money as the reason for the split. Maybe they disagreed about major purchases and couldn’t get over it. Maybe one person committed financial infidelity. Perhaps they ran into struggles with money when one person lost...
Preparation is key: 2 things to consider before divorce
In all likelihood, you and your spouse entered the relationship with the best of intentions. You probably expected to be together for the long haul. The sad reality is that many marriages don’t work out. Divorce has been on the horizon for a while now and it’s...
What are the most common reasons for divorce in couples?
Divorce is a profound life event that affects not only the couple involved but also their families and friends. It is a decision that can be emotionally challenging and complex. Read on to find out the most common reasons leading to divorce. Understanding and working...
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