Divorce often brings financial challenges, especially when it comes to alimony. While traditional spousal support remains common, many Atlanta couples seek different options. What is traditional alimony? Traditional alimony involves regular payments from one...
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What factors affect alimony decisions in Georgia?
On Behalf of Ordway Law Group, LLC | Oct 24, 2024 | Alimony
Alimony can play an essential role in divorce settlements, providing financial support to a spouse in need. In Georgia, judges evaluate several factors to decide whether to award or modify alimony. Length of the marriage The duration of the marriage is crucial in...
Can your former spouse become ineligible for alimony?
On Behalf of Ordway Law Group, LLC | Dec 27, 2023 | Alimony
If your divorce included an alimony agreement, the courts considered several factors in setting the amount of your support payments. Because your ex’s financial situation may have changed over time, his or her needs may have also changed. There are several...
Keep mood positive even if divorce clouds the holiday season
On Behalf of Ordway Law Group, LLC | Dec 22, 2014 | Alimony
Being in a divorce, or facing an impending one, are challenging situations during the holiday season. Memories can fill the air, and changes in lifestyle can be even more stressful during this extra-sensitive time of the year. Georgia residents and others in a divorce...
Court order can help someone receive alimony in Georgia
On Behalf of Ordway Law Group, LLC | Feb 20, 2014 | Alimony
A person who is tired of dealing with a spouse may long for the days following their divorce, when he or she is seemingly free from having to be bothered with the other person. However, an ex-spouse can easily steal a person's joy by withholding payments in the areas...
Will Georgia residents continue to receive alimony?
On Behalf of Ordway Law Group, LLC | Jan 23, 2014 | Alimony
In today's society where women are becoming breadwinners almost as often as men, alimony still continues to be a hot topic. Gone are the days when women were automatically entitled to alimony in order to maintain the lifestyle they were accustomed to during a...
Georgia men: alimony is not just for women
On Behalf of Ordway Law Group, LLC | Dec 26, 2013 | Alimony
Women have gained more rights over the years and taken on more of an equal role. In some households, women are now considered the breadwinners of the family. As a result, some are now paying alimony to their ex-husbands. Georgia residents in this situation may take a...
Georgia residents paying alimony may need to keep records
On Behalf of Ordway Law Group, LLC | Nov 29, 2013 | Alimony
Alimony is a topic that many individuals don't fully understand and it can also be very controversial. While many states are fighting to stop permanent alimony, those that are currently paying it may still have questions. A recent question brought to the attention of...
Georgia man questions alimony amount
On Behalf of Ordway Law Group, LLC | Nov 11, 2013 | Alimony
Georgia divorces that have been ordered to pay alimony sometimes feel as if the amount they have been ordered to pay is unfair. One recent article focused on some of the issues that could arise if an individual decides to take a lower-paying job than they held when...
Is permanent alimony realistic in a Georgia divorce?
On Behalf of Ordway Law Group, LLC | Aug 20, 2013 | Alimony
Georgia residents facing a divorce may be interested in one of the hot topics right now, alimony. This has turned into a controversial subject with people arguing if alimony should be allowed for a lifetime or if there should be a limit or cap put on it. A recently...
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