Divorce

You built your business, and now a divorce has you wondering what will happen to it. In Georgia, a business is not automatically split in half. Instead, the court generally decides whether it is marital or separate property, determines its fair market value, and...

The mortgage usually remains a joint financial obligation while a divorce is pending if both spouses are borrowers on the loan. Separating does not automatically change your mortgage agreement, so you still need to address how you will handle the payments while the...

Life rarely stays still once the judge signs the decree. A job change, a move across the state or a child's shifting needs can leave the original terms out of step with how you live today. Knowing what the modification process involves can help you prepare what is...

Divorce can put pressure on every part of your financial life, especially when you own a business and control how you get paid. As that pressure builds, you may start looking for ways to protect what you have built, including whether lowering your income could reduce...

When you think about divorce, you may focus on obvious assets like a home or joint bank accounts. Many people overlook some of the most important assets. Georgia courts divide marital property based on fairness, not equality. Marital property includes assets acquired...

Deciding to file for divorce is never an easy choice. Besides the emotional challenges that you have to go through, your mind is also filled with questions about how your assets will be divided and what kind of effect it will have on your financial future. To help you...

In Georgia, unmarried fathers have specific rights when it comes to child custody, but they don’t automatically receive these rights. Understanding how Georgia law handles custody matters for unmarried fathers is important if you're seeking to establish or enforce...

​In Georgia, contested divorces arise when spouses cannot agree on key issues, leading to court intervention. There are a number of contested divorce issues that frequently arise. Division of Marital Property Determining an equitable distribution of assets and debts...

Fathers in Georgia must establish paternity to gain legal rights to their children. Without legal paternity, a father cannot obtain custody or visitation rights. Understanding the steps helps fathers protect their parental rights. Signing a voluntary paternity...

Divorce brings significant changes to every part of life, including relationships and social circles. Rebuilding a social life after divorce takes effort, but it can help you heal and create a fulfilling future. Individuals can take specific steps to re-establish...