Divorce

In many divorces, the only financially realistic option for spouses is to sell the home and divide the proceeds between the spouses. In some cases, one spouse wants to keep the home and can afford to buy out the other spouse’s share. While keeping the family home can...

The odds of divorce are unique to every relationship because there are many different factors that can contribute to the end of that marriage. Some couples have a high level of conflict, for example, but not all. Others just drift apart over time. One thing to keep in...

One of the most challenging things to handle during a divorce is property division, as it’s critical that you carefully consider how possible options will impact your future. For example, while some people focus on their assets and debts, they often forget to think...

Going through a divorce means having to divide a martial estate that was acquired during one’s marriage. While many people become hyper-focused on assets during this time, they also need to think about debts. The debts from one’s marriage can have a significant impact...

Property division is often one of the most pressing concerns during a divorce. Couples must address their joint assets and shared debts to fully separate their lives. Spouses who understand Georgia's equitable distribution statute can set goals for the divorce...

Finding out a spouse has been unfaithful can reshape the financial side of a Georgia divorce, not just the emotional one. Many assume cheating decides who pays and who receives support, but the reality is more layered. Georgia treats adultery as one of the few forms...

Divorce involves, in part, preparing for significant financial changes to one’s circumstances. As such, one of the most valuable steps you can take before filing or responding to a divorce petition is creating a realistic budget.  Understanding your income, expenses...

If you decide to keep your house after a divorce, as you go through the property division process, it may be necessary to refinance your mortgage. This only applies if you already have an outstanding mortgage on the house, of course, and not if you own it outright....

Your children are going to need to know about your upcoming divorce at some point. You likely do not want to have this conversation with them until you are sure you are going to get divorced, but at that point, they are going to have a lot of questions and will need...

A high net worth divorce in Georgia involves more than splitting a bank account. When large assets are on the table, such as investment portfolios, business interests, real estate, stock options, and retirement accounts, understanding how Georgia law handles property...