On behalf of The Siemon Law Firm | Aug 29, 2013 | Divorce
“Your divorce attorney does not cut your hair; your hair stylist should not practice law.” That is advice — rather obvious, but sometimes necessarily given — proffered by one family law commentator in a media opinion piece that shares some...
On behalf of The Siemon Law Firm | Aug 29, 2013 | Divorce
The expression “scorched earth” fits seamlessly with certain depictions of armed conflict. And divorce. At least some divorces. Couples in certain instances retain their personal resentments and acrimony throughout the dissolution process, rendering it a...
On behalf of The Siemon Law Firm | Aug 27, 2013 | High-Asset Divorce
A certified financial planner who regularly contributes media pieces on personal investment decisions and wealth management recently wrote an article about a person he terms the “out spouse” following a divorce. That designation conveniently contrasts, of...
On behalf of The Siemon Law Firm | Aug 23, 2013 | Child Support
Every Georgia parent is responsible for financially supporting their children. If the parents of the child are no longer a couple, then child support will be assigned to make sure that children are getting the support they deserve and need. In Georgia, raising...
On behalf of The Siemon Law Firm | Aug 22, 2013 | High-Asset Divorce
Couples report that the financial hit that people can take during the divorce process is a top concern for those contemplating a separation. In fact, outside of child custody is appears to be the number one concern for all couples that are getting divorced. The...
On behalf of The Siemon Law Firm | Aug 21, 2013 | Divorce
As hard as it is to believe for many of Georgia’s children, the end of summer is right around the corner. This means that many have gone back to school or will shortly. While many parents celebrate this time of year, the back-to-school season can raise some...
On behalf of The Siemon Law Firm | Aug 20, 2013 | High-Asset Divorce
Divorce is a complicated process, but perhaps nothing may be more confusing to those entering the process than asset division. In fact, every situation is unique and requires careful review to develop a proper understanding of what valuable assets may be included in...
On behalf of The Siemon Law Firm | Aug 13, 2013 | Fathers' Rights
When a baby is born, there is almost never a debate about who that child’s mother is. However, it can be more difficult to determine who that child’s biological father is. When a couple is married, the woman’s husband is presumed to be the...
On behalf of The Siemon Law Firm | Aug 13, 2013 | Fathers' Rights
If there’s one arena where most men in Georgia and across the country feel comparatively disadvantaged and view that a legal outcome will likely favor their ex-spouse, it is family law court. Numerous reports, studies and comments from men themselves strongly...
On behalf of The Siemon Law Firm | Aug 9, 2013 | High-Asset Divorce
When couples in Georgia decide to end their marriage, there are a lot of considerations that must be made. People have to literally split their entire lives into two. While the process is straightforward for some, high-asset couples may find that their divorce is even...
