Alimony And Spousal Support

When divorce becomes a real possibility, most people think first about the house, savings or retirement accounts. Yet one asset can create just as much confusion: Social Security. If one spouse earned more during the marriage, can the other claim benefits tied to that...

Undergoing a divorce in Georgia includes complex and confusing financial issues, including whether one spouse must pay the other alimony and how much. Unlike child support, there’s no straightforward formula for determining spousal support. Instead, the court takes a closer look at various aspects of your marriage and each spouse’s financial situation. Here’s what the courts consider when determining alimony:…

Divorce and taxes: two of the least favorite things for many Americans. Most people want their marriages to work and they don’t plan on a divorce when entering their marriages. And nobody in the world likes to pay taxes. The one bright spot in divorce was that the...

For better or worse, money is at the root of all or most of the disputes that arise during a divorce. This can be especially true when the financial stakes are higher than normal. For instance, if you and your soon-to-be ex accumulated significant assets prior to or...

We have noted in prior select posts that Georgia differs from a number of states in how its judges construe and award alimony following divorce. Alimony (or spousal support) is certainly a judicial remedy in Georgia and awarded in some cases, but, generally, it is not...

Many men think that the system is stacked against them in a divorce. Due to gender stereotypes or simply inertia, their perception is that women are favored in child custody decisions. Many men also believe they tend to get the short end of the stick in alimony or...