When a couple gets married in Georgia, they will have to decide how they want to manage their finances now that they are married. Credit cards often factor into a couple’s financial plans, as they can be a useful tool for making purchases. Individual v. joint credit...
Divorce
Divorce and alimony in Georgia
There is no shortage of issues to argue about in divorce, but some of the most contentious and longest-lasting arguments in Georgia divorce concern alimony. Alimony consists of payments from one ex-spouse to the other. The amount may be determined by a court or agreed...
A forensic accountant may be needed for your divorce
Divorce is a double whammy of stress because it tears apart both your emotional and financial life. And, just like you get professional mental health services to help you with your emotional stress and turmoil, sometimes, you need a Lawrenceville, Georgia, forensic...
Toxic communication can poison a marriage
It is only natural for married couples to fight now and then. Sometimes, these disagreements are resolved through a good conversation or even in marriage counseling. At other times, communication between a couple is so toxic that they cannot overcome their...
Will my divorce affect my job performance? Study says not always
Divorce takes a huge toll, emotionally and financially. While we may be concerned that our emotions will zap our focus and cause our work to suffer, one study reports that some people’s job performance improved after their divorce. And doing well at work can bring the...
Can legal fees be awarded as part of a divorce settlement?
In Georgia family law cases, there are many issues to be navigated. Financial aspects are among the most contentious. People frequently and accurately associate this with alimony, child support and property division. However, there are other parts of the case where...
Georgia business owners facing divorce have a lot to lose
Many people in the greater Atlanta area earn all or a large part of their livings, and have a lot of their wealth, invested in their privately held businesses. Georgia residents may have a lot of emotional ties to their businesses as well. For example, these...
More signs that you need a divorce
In a prior blog post, we discussed the signs that you may need a divorce. In that post, we focused on intimacy issues, breaking points, a lack of change and staying amicable. Of course, those are only a few signs. In that post, we promised to revisit the topic, and in...
The feelings you can expect during your divorce
Getting divorced is likely to be one of the most emotional experiences of your life. But that does not mean you will feel bad the entire time. More likely, you will have a mix of emotions, depending on the day and where you are in the divorce process. Everyone is...
Social media and divorce: A potentially toxic combination
For spouses on the path to divorce, social media can make a bad situation that much worst. Inflammatory postings can complicate the already challenging dynamics of marital dissolution. Stay or go While the obvious choice is to stay away from Twitter and Facebook to...