Divorce is more than the end of your relationship; it is also the end of your household in Georgia. While property division may not be the first thing you think of when you receive a summons from your spouse requesting a divorce, reading through his or her wishes that...
Property Division
Link between divorce and poverty threatens older women
In spite of the factors that the court system takes into consideration during equitable property division in a Georgia divorce, it appears that many women may still face greater hardship, especially as they reach retirement age. According to WomensENews.org,...
Should you agree to give up the house?
Dividing real estate during a divorce in Georgia may seem cut and dried if your spouse wants to keep the home and you do not. However, coming to this agreement may not be as important as determining whether this decision is worth the potential financial and legal...
A new start: Steps to reestablishing credit after divorce
The financial outlook you and your spouse shared may change dramatically after your divorce in Georgia. The judge will attempt to make the division of assets and debt fair based the individual income and circumstances of you and your spouse, but the final decree may...
I do – for now: Will short-term marriages become a trend?
If you are planning to file for divorce in Georgia, you may be feeling emotional and financial strain as you make your way through the process of ending your marriage. According to Time Magazine, a recent survey indicated that a change may be coming in the legal...
Don’t miss out on this source of income after divorce
Regardless of the ages of spouses who are getting divorced in Georgia, their financial outlook as single people may not be as rosy as it was when they pooled their incomes and shared expenses. However, the closer they are to retirement, the more important it is for...
The importance of virtual assets in divorce
Considering division of property in divorce, most people think of things like homes, cars, jewelry and other tangible items. However, there are other assets that are just as important in divorce: Virtual assets. While just as important as tangible assets, virtual...
Prenups for blended families
Georgia residents who are preparing to walk down the aisle for the second or subsequent time should give strong consideration to creating a prenuptial agreement. There are a few reasons for this. First of all, the fact that a remarriage is happening gives proof to the...
Life insurance and divorce
While a couple is discussing property division and considering how their Georgia divorce will affect their finances, one of the topics they may need to include in that conversation is life insurance. According to Protective.com, a policy may be a marital asset that...
When your marital property includes mineral rights
Identifying and valuating all the assets you and your spouse have accumulated during your marriage in Georgia may be a complex process involving a variety of professionals. We at have answered many questions about how the court may...

