Category: Property Division

Last updated on April 8, 2021

While some people in Georgia who are over the age of 50 may make the decision to stay in an unsatisfying or unhappy marriage, for others, that is not an option. Even when it is the best choice, AARP points out that when older adults decide to end a marriage, the division of property at […]

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The divorce process can be very difficult, so much so, that many people just want to get it over and done with. The problem is that this rushed approach can end up really financially hurting someone. This is why it’s important to really look at a potential settlement — from all angles — and talk […]

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For some people in Georgia, dividing the financial and tangible possessions from the marriage during a divorce may be fairly simple. If you have complex assets, though, the process of identifying them all in the discovery phase may be a challenge. Forbes suggests that locating and valuating marital assets may be best accomplished by hiring […]

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Dissolving your marriage in Georgia is a legal matter that may be as stressful financially as ending the relationship has been on your emotions. As you and your spouse go through the process of discovery, you will both need to provide all of your financial documents so the assets and liabilities can be divided equitably. […]

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The process of dividing everything up during a divorce may seem complex if you and your spouse have a variety of assets such as tangible items, real estate and retirement accounts. Hiding financial information is illegal, and failing to disclose something could lead to conflict and litigation. When attempting to identify all shared property, Nasdaq […]

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If you have ever signed a contract of any kind in Georgia, you know that the terms are typically legally binding. Of course, you probably went over the wording of the document with a fine-tooth comb – and maybe also hired a lawyer to do the same – before you signed on the dotted line. […]

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Financial stability is typically one of the most common and palpable fears people have when they are divorcing. Going from a single household supported by one or two incomes to separate households being supported by that same amount can present some unavoidable anxiety. In addition to worrying about how your marital assets will be divided […]

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Last updated on April 8, 2021

If you are getting divorced, there may not be that many aspects of your split that seem black-and-white. For instance, emotionally, you are likely torn between many complicated feelings from fear of the unknown to frustration with the past; physically, you may not understand where to go or where you will live.  You can also […]

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Questions about finances and property division are primary concerns among people who are going through a divorce. Aside from child custody issues, property division matters can be some of the most emotionally charged components of a divorce. What’s important to keep in mind is that marital assets and property are not the only things that […]

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Last updated on April 8, 2021

When you go through a divorce, the division of assets is not always fully within your control. While some aspects of property division are relatively straightforward, others can be murkier. Real estate, such as a family home, could be sold and the proceeds divided. However, in the case of teacher pensions in Georgia, the answer […]

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