If your spouse won’t cooperate with a divorce request, you may wonder what happens next. In Georgia, while “default divorce” is not officially recognised, divorce still does not require agreement from both spouses. One person can move forward, even if the other tries...
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Money and power plays in relationships
Money can be a source of stress in any marriage. However, when one partner uses it to control the other, it becomes a serious problem. Financial power plays can create an unhealthy imbalance and damage the foundation of a marriage. Here are some important points to...
Which spouse keeps the travel perks in a divorce?
If you are facing divorce, you may have already determined the custody of your children and other important aspects of the split. Even if you think you have covered all the issues in your divorce, there may still be some matters remaining. One often overlooked asset...
2 considerations for property division
One of the things that has to be done before you can legally end your marriage is splitting up the marital estate. This isn’t always easy, particularly when there are significant and complex assets. The first step in property division is determining what’s included in...
Is your spouse concealing assets during your high-asset divorce?
High-asset divorces often involve complex financial portfolios, multiple income streams and valuable property. Unfortunately, that also creates more opportunities for one spouse to try to hide assets to reduce what the other receives during the property division...
2 ways couples can minimize arguments during divorce
Divorce can be an emotionally draining experience, even for couples who agree that divorce is the best way forward. The end of a relationship brings about a flood of feelings, from sadness to anger — and sometimes resentment. While these emotions are natural, they...
Does the spouse who earned the pension keep it in the divorce?
Property division is a difficult challenge to overcome during a divorce. Many spouses find themselves disagreeing about what is fair or appropriate. They may even disagree about what assets are subject to division. If they can’t reach their own settlement, then they...
Common types of trust issues between spouses
Trust is arguably the most important part of a relationship. When it breaks down, this can put a marriage in real trouble. While trust can be rebuilt, this is difficult when there are ongoing issues. Outlined below are some of the most common trust issues that spouses...
What are your options for the marital home in property division?
Property division is often one of the most challenging steps for people who are going through a divorce. This involves splitting up all the assets that they amassed together. They also have to tackle the debts. The marital home is often one of the largest assets...
Why is calm communication important during divorce?
Many people will agree that the end of a marriage is a big event that comes with some intense emotions. Those emotions often make people who are going through this situation have very strong reactions when things don't go as they expected. While it may seem difficult,...
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