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...
Family Law
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 can you show that a post-divorce move is necessary?
There are some cases where ex-spouses are not on good terms after a divorce, but they still share custody of their child. In an effort to reduce their ex’s time with the child, one parent may try to move far enough away that a custody exchange isn’t practical. They...
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...
3 things you should know about military divorce in Georgia
If you’re curious about how military divorces play out, you’ve come to the right place! Divorce is never an easy process and additional factors come into play when one or both spouses are military members. Understanding these nuances is crucial to help ensure a fair...
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...
How does the equitable division of marital property work?
Divorce can be an emotionally challenging experience, and financial matters can add further complexity to the process. Dividing the assets and debts acquired during the marriage is often contentious, especially when the divorcing couple disagrees on the way forward....
How do you handle it when the kids figure out a divorce is coming?
Divorce can be a very emotional and difficult time. You likely can’t imagine how the news of your divorce is going to affect your children. You know you’re going to have to break the news to them eventually, but when? Children are smart. They can often tell when...
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