In the state of Georgia, you have to file a complaint for divorce in the state’s Superior Court if you wish to end your marriage. Once the court issues a final decree and judgment concerning your divorce, you are legally permitted to remarry. It’s important to be...
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...
Prenuptial agreements have gotten a bad reputation over the years. Thanks to their presence in popular TV shows and movies, many people incorrectly assume that prenups are only for super-rich elderly people who are marrying someone decades younger than them. This...
Georgia differs from many other states in terms of divorce law. While other states allow no-fault divorces, Georgia law requires couples that are splitting up to provide grounds for their divorce. The grounds that you choose for your divorce and the evidence that you...
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...
If you're an unmarried parent in Georgia, getting visitation or custody rights can be challenging, particularly if you're an unwed father. Many fathers are surprised to learn that establishing paternity doesn't automatically grant them visitation rights. Here's what...
Prenuptial agreements are common among couples who have substantial assets across Georgia. A couple that creates a prenuptial agreement usually has good reasons to do so. These reasons may include protecting a family business, keeping financial assets separate, or...
Divorces completely dissolve a marriage. When you get a divorce, you are recognizing legally that a valid marriage existed and now has come to a legal end. Annulments, on the other hand, recognize that as a matter of law the marriage itself was void from its...
When a Georgia couple decides to get married, they do not usually want to think about what will happen if they get a divorce. However, with thousands of couples filing for divorce each year, it is in the best interest of engaged couples to prepare for the worst-case...
Getting engaged is a big step in your relationship, and it can be quite romantic. However, there is something less romantic that you may need to discuss during this time: a prenuptial agreement. Talking about prenuptial agreements can be uncomfortable, but there are...