On behalf of Coleman, Chambers & Rogers, LLP | Oct 1, 2020 | Family Law
If you have been married for at least 10 years at the time of your Georgia divorce, you might be able to collect Social Security benefits after retirement based on the earnings of your ex-spouse. However, there are rules around this as well as a number of...
On behalf of Coleman, Chambers & Rogers, LLP | Sep 17, 2020 | Family Law
When a Georgia couple begins their married life, they don’t want it to end in divorce. However, a significant percentage of marriages do end this way, and studies show that in a majority of cases, women initiate the process. How often do women seek divorce?...
On behalf of Coleman, Chambers & Rogers, LLP | Aug 10, 2020 | Family Law
It is doubtful that couples get married, expecting to divorce. However, many marriages end up legally dissolved. Persons entering into second or third marriages may have serious concerns about the financial repercussions of getting divorced. Actually, so may someone...
On behalf of Coleman, Chambers & Rogers, LLP | Jul 29, 2020 | Family Law
Georgia divorces are not always easy to settle and will, sometimes, head to trial. All of this can be avoided if the two spouses sign a prenuptial agreement before they are married. Then, in case of a divorce, the distribution of assets will be determined ahead of...
On behalf of Coleman, Chambers & Rogers, LLP | Jul 22, 2020 | Family Law
When you are about to visit your Georgia divorce attorney for the first time, you are likely wondering how to prepare. The answer is that you should do everything that you can to make sure that your lawyer is prepared to represent you. This means providing them with...
On behalf of Coleman, Chambers & Rogers, LLP | May 15, 2020 | Blog, Family Law
A Georgia divorce can be extremely hard on those who are going through it and can exact a high emotional price. This can get even worse for those who are not practicing any form of self-care during the process. Divorce will always be hard, but there are steps that...
On behalf of Coleman, Chambers & Rogers, LLP | Apr 1, 2020 | Blog, Family Law
Some Georgia women emerge from divorce to find a reality that is much different than the one they anticipated. They may have had various financial expectations that are upended by the separation. However, advance planning and negotiation could at least alleviate some...
On behalf of Coleman, Chambers & Rogers, LLP | Mar 24, 2020 | Blog, Family Law
In Georgia, retirement planning is complicated under the best of circumstances as families seek to find ways to save enough to support them for the rest of their lives. This becomes even more challenging in the event of a divorce as even the most detailed plans are...
On behalf of Coleman, Chambers & Rogers, LLP | Mar 13, 2020 | Blog, Family Law
In a 50-50 custody arrangement in Georgia, the parents might stick to the traditional method of alternating weeks between the parents’ homes. However, some experts are urging parents to start thinking about alternate ways of splitting custody equally in a manner...
On behalf of Coleman, Chambers & Rogers, LLP | Oct 18, 2019 | Family Law
No matter the duration of the marriage or the way it ended, a divorce can result in unforeseen difficulties. A parent, for example, might harbor negative feelings toward their ex that can be easily read by the children. When one parent, through verbal communication or...
