Nobody can see what comes next. If you know you want to stay with your spouse through thick and thin, you might want to understand how marital property works. Organized finances have many benefits. Not the least of these is that certain types of legal protections...
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Divorce
The growing problem of financial infidelity
Infidelity in a marriage may not always involve the physical or romantic relationship of one spouse with a third party. Today, another form of infidelity appears to undermine many marriages: financial infidelity. Spouses often make secret purchases when trying to...
When divorce and job loss collide
Divorce is enough to disrupt anyone's life, but throw job loss in the mix and the future may look pretty bleak. While neither of these factors is easy situations to manage, people who approach these challenges with a determination to succeed may find success sooner...
Will your divorce settlement include alimony?
As you prepare for your divorce, you will likely worry about making ends meet afterward. Georgia law does not guarantee alimony as part of your settlement. And if your marriage broke up due to aggravating factors on your part, you could be barred from it altogether....
Design a collaborative divorce agreement with mediation
When a couple files for divorce, many expect a heated courtroom battle over child custody and who gets the house. More couples have chosen to forgo these dramatic scenes and design their divorce agreements through mediation. Mediation is an alternative dispute...
Calculating the cost of post-divorce home ownership
For many residents in Georgia, the thought of having to move and sell their home when they get divorced only adds to the sense of loss they may feel when their marriage ends. Parents with young children still at home may also want to try and keep their house as a...
Do you know how best to communicate during divorce?
While you may know that you and your current spouse are no longer right for each other, you may not be so clear on how to shift your communication style toward your soon-to-be-ex-spouse. Effective communication is essential for moving through divorce at a steady speed...
What is behind the lower divorce rate?
A recent study showed that divorce rates in the U.S. are down, though Georgia was one of six states that did not provide enough marriage and divorce information to be included in the report. Still, the information is mostly good news overall. A closer look at the data...
What are the requirements for divorce?
In Georgia, you do not have to prove your partner's contribution to the failure of your marriage. Attorneys refer to such a divorce as no-fault based. However, this does not bar you from raising serious allegations that led to your decision. You can cite reasons such...
After divorce, don’t make the kids your messengers
It's not easy to talk to your ex during the divorce process or even after the case gets finalized. Maybe you never wanted to end the marriage. Perhaps your spouse left you for someone else. The last thing you want to do is give them a call or sit down in a room...