Property Division

Divorce does not just end your marriage, it can also affect the money, property or opportunities your child might rely on in the future. If you live in northern Georgia and want to protect your child’s inheritance, you will need to take proactive steps now. Courts...

When a marriage ends, individuals often ask if they can keep their retirement benefits. However, Georgia has an equitable distribution law, meaning that retirement accounts built up during the marriage could be split between spouses. This includes pensions, 401(k)s,...

Divorce can be a complex and emotionally challenging process, particularly when it comes to dividing assets A pension is one of the most valuable assets to consider during a divorce. Whether you have a military, teacher or professional pension, understanding how Georgia courts handle these retirement benefits in a divorce is crucial. What should you know? Can your spouse receive a…

Divorcing couples in Georgia have a lot of details that they need to address before they can move forward apart. They have to split time with their children (if they have them) and also arrange to divide their resources. The biggest assets that couples share often become the focal point of disputes during divorce negotiations in Georgia. The state has…

When a couple decides to end their marriage, assets accumulated during the marriage must (generally) be fairly divided between the spouses unless spouses agree to an unequal division of their property, for whatever reason. Marital assets often include retirement funds that have been saved for the couple’s future. A Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) is a legal document used in…

Divorce is often a complicated process, for many reasons. You are not only going through a mentally and emotionally challenging time, but you must also make many decisions on complex issues. Property division is one of the most major aspects of a divorce. Your property includes all of your marital property and debts. Defining marital property and debts Marital property…

Georgia residents can sometimes face an uphill battle when dividing assets during a divorce. Deciding what to do with your timeshare property doesn’t have to be too involved or difficult, however. You have a few options available depending on the parameters of your...

For many, protecting their retirement funds from excessive taxation is one of the most important things in their lives. However, all that can quickly take a back seat when a divorce occurs. During a divorce, especially in a state like Georgia where there is equitable...

For business owners, their own success and income is based on the success of their company. When business owners face a divorce, the process to accurately assess the business's value can be complex. The process can also have high stakes, with business owners...