Family Law

A few years ago, researchers with Boston College's Center for Retirement Research set out to understand what impact a person's decision to divorce might have on their ability to retire. The researchers determined that a worker who chooses to end their marriage as they...

Relationships often go through phases: dating, engagement, a honeymoon period, married life, conflict and divorce. Divorce can come with a myriad of considerations such as children, assets and spousal support.  Prenuptial agreements are a great proactive approach to...

Divorce is less popular than it once was. The exception is divorce among the over 50s, which has doubled over the last twenty years. Some predict it will increase further due to events of the past year. Many people received a harsh reminder they will not live forever...

One of the hardest parts of divorcing for most Georgia residents is dividing their assets and liabilities. Tallying up their properties and debts can bring up a lot of old wounds for a couple as they are reminded of what they've accomplished and what has gone...

Georgia couples who are getting ready to undergo the property division process of their divorce have many unknowns. Unfortunately, many people make mistakes that they end up paying for even years after their divorce decree is finalized. To help you avoid these...

Establishing a shared-custody parenting plan in Georgia can be a smooth experience if you adhere to some simple guidelines. Here are four tips to help you during the process: 1. Make a schedule right away Divorce can be difficult for kids. Thankfully, routines can...

When you envision how your divorce case will be settled, you might see a judge issuing orders regarding who gets the cash in the bank, the house and the kids. However, many divorces in Georgia are resolved quite differently. Alternative dispute resolution, also known...

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...

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? Studies...

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...