On behalf of Coleman, Chambers & Rogers, LLP | Jul 9, 2019 | Family Law
Those who live, work or own a business in Georgia may not think that a prenuptial agreement is for them. However, it is not just the rich that benefit from a custom agreement negotiated and executed before a wedding. During the divorce process, individuals are...
On behalf of Coleman, Chambers & Rogers, LLP | May 29, 2019 | Family Law
People in Georgia need to take steps to protect their investments and other finances if they are getting a divorce. In order to do this, they need to have complete documentation of those finances, including assets, debts, income and expenses. They will need a number...
On behalf of Coleman, Chambers & Rogers, LLP | May 1, 2019 | Family Law
Divorcing couples in Georgia must make some important decisions regarding the division of marital property. While some states require an equal distribution of joint assets, most states only require that assets are divided fairly. When one partner stays home to take...
On behalf of Coleman, Chambers & Rogers, LLP | Feb 18, 2019 | Family Law
Married couples in Georgia may not believe that they might become one of the 2 million divorces that occur each year. However, it is important that they understand the divorce process and the importance of planning before, during and after a divorce. There are three...
On behalf of Coleman, Chambers & Rogers, LLP | Jan 22, 2019 | Family Law
Because college students in Georgia and elsewhere in the country tend to have busy summer schedules that involve things like internships, summer jobs and trips, January is a popular month for couples jointly pursuing higher education to exchange “I dos.”...
On behalf of Coleman, Chambers & Rogers, LLP | Dec 27, 2018 | Family Law
People in Georgia who decide to divorce may face difficult questions about how to handle the marital home as part of the settlement. Unlike traditional financial assets, the home cannot simply be split like a bank account or retirement fund. However, unlike other...
On behalf of Coleman, Chambers & Rogers, LLP | Oct 29, 2018 | Family Law
Georgia residents don’t expect that their marriages are going to fail. However, if a marriage does come to an end, it is important to consider the impact it will have on a child. Children may believe that they were the reason why a marriage fell apart. They may...
On behalf of Coleman, Chambers & Rogers, LLP | Aug 20, 2018 | Family Law
In Georgia and any other state, a noncustodial parent is responsible for helping to raise his or her child. The husband of the baby’s mother is presumed to be the child’s legal father. If the child’s parents aren’t married, paternity needs to...
On behalf of Coleman, Chambers & Rogers, LLP | Aug 7, 2018 | Family Law
Student loan debts could put a serious strain on the marriages of some Georgia couples. A study by Student Loan Hero found that 13 percent of divorced borrowers said student loans caused the end of their relationship. Over a third said that student loan debt combined...
On behalf of Coleman, Chambers & Rogers, LLP | Jul 23, 2018 | Family Law
Some women in Georgia may be unprepared for the financial reality of divorce. According to a survey by the online marketplace Worthy, almost half of all women who were divorced said they had encountered unpleasant financial surprises during their divorce. Women...
