Divorce

The legalization of same-sex marriage represents a significant achievement in the area of same-sex rights in our nation. Despite having the same rights in marriage and divorce as heterosexual couples, same-sex couples face unique issues should they decide to end their...

Many couples are advised to sign premarital agreements (in Georgia, these agreements are called "antenuptial agreements”) to resolve disagreements should the couple decide to end their marriage. Despite the wisdom of this advice, many divorcing spouses discover that...

It’s common to have questions when you embark upon a divorce. How will child custody be handled? Will spousal support be ordered? Who will get the house? One thing you may not think of right away is debt—most everyone has it, including married couples, so what happens...

Alimony is a somewhat controversial topic, and it can lead to bitter disputes in many divorces and lingering resentment afterward. However, alimony can also be absolutely necessary in many cases to help one divorcing spouse make ends meet while they are preparing for...

Couples go through a lot of upheaval in the divorce process, but the ones who go through the most upheaval are the divorcing couple’s children. This is why many couples, especially those going through an amicable divorce, are looking for ways to make the divorce...

Every divorce is a difficult time for all involved – the spouses, children, friends and extended family. Issues must be dealt with which are both complex and emotional. Having your divorce mediated, rather than litigating it in court, can make the experience much more...

In recent years, there has been a sharp rise in the number of people over 50 who are going through a divorce. There are many competing theories to explain the causes of this phenomenon, but researchers agree that it is on the rise. It has come to be popularly known as...

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...

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...

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...