If you and your spouse have decided to get a divorce, there is a possibility that you do not see eye to eye on a lot of things, including how to raise your children. Georgia courts will make child custody determinations based on the best interest of the child, which...
Year: 2022
Using an appraiser in a Georgia divorce
One of the most difficult issues in a high-asset Georgia divorce is dividing the couple’s real estate, especially the family home. Real estate can form a large percentage of the couple’s assets, and they often argue intensely about the value of these assets. The...
Alimony: assessing the marital standard of living
Spousal support can provide you with a significant amount of financial relief post-divorce. But securing this support isn’t automatic, regardless of the circumstances of your case. Instead, the onus is on you to prove that you are deserving of alimony, which means...
Are your marital assets being hidden in one of these ways?
Georgia is an equitable distribution state, which means that when you divide your marital estate during the divorce process, those assets should be divided in a fair fashion. Keep in mind that this doesn’t mean that the division will be equal. But to ensure that you...
Can a child’s wishes be factored in with child custody?
Georgia child custody cases can be emotionally wrenching. Whether it is a significant dispute or the sides are simply trying to come to a reasonable agreement that would suit both parents and the child, it is important to remember that the child’s best interests...
The impact of Georgia’s Equitable Caregiver law
During a divorce proceeding, it is often the children whose lives are most significantly changed by the disintegration of the family unit. Maintaining close ties with those significant caregivers with whom they are bonded is essential for children’s sense of safety...
Filing taxes after divorce
Ending a marriage can impact most parts of your life and your taxes are not exceptions. In this post we will discuss steps you should take for your first tax season after you are divorced. Start early Do not wait until April. Getting an early start on your tax...
What are some signs that I need a divorce?
Except when abuse is a factor, knowing when a divorce is the right move is often not an easy decision. Abuse can be verbal abuse, mental abuse or physical abuse. For those experiencing such unhealthy relationships, get out now. For everyone else though, there are...
How child custody for grandparents is determined
When grandparents are permitted visitation and child custody it is helpful for them to be familiar with how it is determined. Child custody is always based on what is in the best interests of the child and grandparent custody and visitation is also determined based...
Don’t neglect these 5 issues in your gray divorce
Divorce can hit any couple, regardless of their age, their wealth, or the length of their marriage. But a gray divorce, meaning one that occurs over the age of 50, can be especially difficult. This is because many of these divorces involve long marriages, extensive...