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Last updated on March 18, 2025
Divorce can be a complex and emotionally challenging process, particularly when it comes to dividing assets A pension is one of the most valuable assets to consider during a divorce. Whether you have a military, teacher or professional pension, understanding how Georgia courts handle these retirement benefits in a divorce is crucial. What should you know? […]
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Last updated on January 15, 2025
Gray divorce, or divorce later in life, continues to rise, particularly among the baby boomer generation. Researchers recently released findings from a study out of Bowling Green State University that dug into the issue, and the results are interesting. They point out that the overall divorce rate throughout the United States has declined but that […]
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Last updated on October 3, 2024
Buying a house can be one of the most significant investments a couple makes during their marriage. Unfortunately, this means that the fate of the marital home can also be a significant source of conflict in divorce. What should you know about what could happen to your home during property division? What determines whether the […]
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Last updated on June 26, 2024
People preparing for divorce in Georgia often have a lot of questions. They want to know what the law requires and what rights they may have. Many people who have made the decision to divorce are eager to complete the process quickly so they can move on with their lives. However, their desire for a […]
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Last updated on May 22, 2024
Undergoing a divorce in Georgia includes complex and confusing financial issues, including whether one spouse must pay the other alimony and how much. Unlike child support, there’s no straightforward formula for determining spousal support. Instead, the court takes a closer look at various aspects of your marriage and each spouse’s financial situation. Here’s what the […]
Last updated on March 7, 2024
Humans have a tendency to assume that relationships are stable and more predictable after people have spent years together. The idea that those who have remained married for decades might file for divorce seems to fly in the face of what people believe about love and commitment. However, there is little question that divorce rates […]
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Last updated on January 25, 2024
There are many practical matters to address during an engagement. The newly-engaged couple must decide what kind of wedding they want, where they plan to live and even the details of combining their households. Sometimes, those preparing for marriage have specific concerns that they want to address. They might worry about the possibility of divorce […]
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Last updated on January 2, 2024
Paternity and legitimation are crucial aspects of family law, especially when parents are not married at the time of their child’s birth. Without legitimation, the father may no legal rights whatsoever, creating a situation where the mother may seek child support even if a court has not yet granted any legal rights to the father. […]
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Last updated on October 31, 2023
Divorcing couples in Georgia have a lot of details that they need to address before they can move forward apart. They have to split time with their children (if they have them) and also arrange to divide their resources. The biggest assets that couples share often become the focal point of disputes during divorce negotiations […]
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Last updated on August 1, 2023
When a couple decides to end their marriage, assets accumulated during the marriage must (generally) be fairly divided between the spouses unless spouses agree to an unequal division of their property, for whatever reason. Marital assets often include retirement funds that have been saved for the couple’s future. A Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) is […]
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