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Few people look forward to their divorce negotiations. These often painful discussions can leave you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse anxious, stressed and angry. Add in a courtroom, two lawyers and a huge legal bill, and it is no wonder that more people are turning toward mediation to negotiate their divorce. Over the past 20 years, […]
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Last updated on April 8, 2021
For business owners, their own success and income is based on the success of their company. When business owners face a divorce, the process to accurately assess the business’s value can be complex. The process can also have high stakes, with business owners understandably worried about losing some of what they have worked so hard […]
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Last updated on April 8, 2021
When parents in Georgia file for a divorce, one of the most critical parts of the process is the creation of the custody order. This order could entail everything from educational and religious decisions to how the child is transported from one parent to the other. Unfortunately, visitation transportation is often not given the proper […]
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Last updated on April 8, 2021
Georgia parents must make many decisions for their children. From smaller decisions like what foods to eat and what TV shows to watch, to larger decisions like what schools to attend, what religion to be raised in and what medical treatment to receive, there are many topics that parents must weigh in on and decide. […]
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Last updated on April 8, 2021
Unlike other states, Georgia does not recognize the concept of formal legal separation. However, Georgia does recognize what are called separate maintenance actions. Unlike a divorce, a separate maintenance case leaves the marriage of the parties intact. As such, the couple is not free to remarry. On the flip side, separate maintenance may not be […]
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Last updated on April 8, 2021
You generally retain the right to live in your Georgia home after a divorce until a judge orders you to leave. This is usually true even if the house isn’t titled in your name. Typically, such an order won’t be issued until after a final settlement is reached, but it is possible for a temporary […]
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Last updated on April 8, 2021
Most people who decide to get divorced in Georgia understand that they will have to divide the property that they have accumulated during their marriages. However, many of them do not give much thought to the potential tax implications of dividing their property. Understanding the types of taxes that might be imposed when taking different […]
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Last updated on April 8, 2021
Some married couples who are over the age of 50 decide to get divorced in Georgia. When older adults divorce, they have fewer years before they retire. This makes it important to handle the division of assets carefully to protect the ability of both spouses to retire on time and to live comfortably after their […]
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Last updated on April 8, 2021
Valuation of a business in Cumming, Georgia, and disputes over credit card debts commonly confront couples seeking a divorce. State law calls for an equitable division of marital property. Equitable does not necessarily mean a completely equal split if evidence warrants an adjustment to your divorce settlement. The law recognizes that many factors may justify […]
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Last updated on April 8, 2021
When a Georgia couple gets a divorce, child custody is one of the most difficult issues they must face. Managing the custody arrangement can be complicated. What can make this more difficult is ensuring that the children get enough attention from busy parents. Parents who are focused on a career should take certain steps when […]
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