Couples going through a divorce in Georgia will want to know how property is divided during the divorce process. Georgia follows equitable property division rules which call for the equitable division of property between the spouses. Understanding what that means is...
Month: April 2020
Steps to take if you need a child support modification
Following divorce, life does not stay the same which is why child support and child custody modification options may be available to help parents and families with the changes they face. In some circumstances, it may be possible to modify a child support or child...
Can you force your spouse to pay your attorney’s fees after a divorce?
Divorces, just like weddings, can be expensive -- and the costs start to add up faster than most people realize. The average cost of a divorce without children in Georgia is about $14,700 -- and that goes up to $22,000 when minor children are involved. Some of that...
Common divorce mistakes to avoid
Georgia couples who are getting a divorce should make sure they avoid certain financial errors that are common in these situations. One of those mistakes is assuming that it is possible to keep the family home on a single income. While some people want to do this for...
Who is going to pay for this divorce?
You and your spouse decided to get a divorce, but there is one big question: Who will pay for it? You could both pay for your own attorneys and the fees associated with the divorce, but you may also choose to have one person cover the costs. Divorces aren’t like other...
How to make the divorce process easier
Couples going through a divorce in Georgia know that the separation process can be difficult, particularly when children are involved. Though it can be easy to give in to the urge to say something hateful or prevent an estranged spouse from getting a piece of marital...
Dealing with student loans in divorce cases
Some couples who decide to divorce in Georgia might have to contend with student loans when they figure out how to divide their assets and debts. Whether a spouse's student loans will be divided in the divorce will depend on when the loan was taken out, whether it is...
The role of forensic accounting in a divorce
In a divorce, both parties are required to lay their financial cards on the table, disclosing their assets, income and all debts. This is done so that the parties and their attorneys, or the court, can work together to figure out how to divide assets and calculate...
Is your prenup solid?
Prenuptial agreements, or “prenups,” have been gaining in popularity for decades now because they offer couples a certain sense of financial and emotional security. If their marriage doesn’t work out, a prenup can keep the fighting over the particulars of a divorce to...