The divorce process can be very difficult, so much so, that many people just want to get it over and done with. The problem is that this rushed approach can end up really financially hurting someone. This is why it's important to really look at a potential settlement...
Property Division
What is a forensic accountant and why do I need one?
For some people in Georgia, dividing the financial and tangible possessions from the marriage during a divorce may be fairly simple. If you have complex assets, though, the process of identifying them all in the discovery phase may be a challenge. Forbes suggests that...
What can you learn about hidden assets from a 1040 form?
Dissolving your marriage in Georgia is a legal matter that may be as stressful financially as ending the relationship has been on your emotions. As you and your spouse go through the process of discovery, you will both need to provide all of your financial documents...
Who gets the credit card rewards in the divorce?
The process of dividing everything up during a divorce may seem complex if you and your spouse have a variety of assets such as tangible items, real estate and retirement accounts. Hiding financial information is illegal, and failing to disclose something could lead...
Safeguard the validity of your prenuptial agreement
If you have ever signed a contract of any kind in Georgia, you know that the terms are typically legally binding. Of course, you probably went over the wording of the document with a fine-tooth comb – and maybe also hired a lawyer to do the same – before...
Will I receive alimony after my divorce?
Financial stability is typically one of the most common and palpable fears people have when they are divorcing. Going from a single household supported by one or two incomes to separate households being supported by that same amount can present some unavoidable...
Understanding commingling or transmutation of assets
If you are getting divorced, there may not be that many aspects of your split that seem black-and-white. For instance, emotionally, you are likely torn between many complicated feelings from fear of the unknown to frustration with the past; physically, you may not...
What becomes of your debt in a divorce?
Questions about finances and property division are primary concerns among people who are going through a divorce. Aside from child custody issues, property division matters can be some of the most emotionally charged components of a divorce. What's important to keep...
Teacher retirement benefits require special handling
When you go through a divorce, the division of assets is not always fully within your control. While some aspects of property division are relatively straightforward, others can be murkier. Real estate, such as a family home, could be sold and the proceeds divided....
Georgia property division is not always a simple matter
Divorce is rarely a friendly event and some issues are more hotly contested than others. One of these issues is property division, which many Georgia couples find challenging to say the least. Like child custody, property division can quickly ignite tempers and send...

