Divorce is a complicated process, especially when it comes down to its financial aspects. When couples who share a professional business practice choose to end their marriage, whether that is a physician's office, a chiropractic practice or a law office, the stakes...
Unlike community property states, Georgia follows an "equitable distribution" approach. This means that the court divides property acquired during the marriage in a fair way, but not always equally. Marital property and its division In Georgia, equitable distribution...
A divorcing couple faces many challenges when dividing their marriage into two separate futures. From issues centering on their children such as child support and the new parenting plan, to the division of assets and debts, the couple must reach difficult agreements...
While some marriages blow up because of infidelity, irresponsible spending, addiction or other major issues, it doesn’t always work this way. Some marriages just end because spouses are no longer right for each other. We all grow and change as we age, and couples...
There are probably a lot of assets that you and your soon-to-be ex have accumulated and shared through the course of your marriage. As part of the divorce process, the court will look at exact sources of assets you and your ex own to determine if they are separate or...
Divorce can be a huge strain to the couple and navigating this very complex legal landscape can raise a lot of questions. One of the many worries can be how alimony is established and how does it affect the relationship between both parties after the divorce has been...
As you prepare for your divorce, you will likely have concerns about how much maintenance you will pay each month. You may earn more than your spouse, and you two may have children together. In this case, you will have to provide child support until they turn 18. By...
Getting married can be an exciting experience, no matter if it’s your first time down the aisle or your second. Marriage can offer comfort, happiness and stability in the lives of many couples but can still dissolve into a painful breakup later down the road. If...
You and your spouse have decided to end your marriage, but that’s not the only partnership you two will need to worry about. Co-owning a business heading into divorce can raise a lot of questions, but fortunately, there are a few answers for you to choose from....
As you and your spouse decide how to split assets in divorce, your salaries will be a factor in determining the amount that you each get. Your salaries are also a factor in determining spousal and child support. But what if you don’t have a simple salary? Bonuses,...