If you are divorcing your spouse and have children, the court will most likely order you or your spouse to pay child support. Methods for calculating child support vary by state. Most U.S. states, including Georgia, use the income shares model. Income shares model The...
When a marriage falls apart, it is an emotionally charged experience. The desire to outwardly express feelings of anger can be overwhelming. Social media grants the opportunity for everyone to speak their minds. Facebook, in particular, acts as a megaphone for...
Whether you are a parent who recently ended your marriage or you and your ex got divorced many years ago, it is pivotal to firmly stand up for yourself if the other party refuses to respect your custody or visitation rights. When a parent loses access to his or her...
Going through a divorce does not have to be as stressful as depicted in many shows and movies. Spouses that can communicate and are willing to work together for a fair outcome are often able to go through the process outside of the courtroom. Mediation has gained in...
Divorce can be a challenging situation to endure alone. Having supportive people in your circle may ease the uncertainty you feel and encourage you to pick up the pieces and reevaluate your goals. Determining the appropriate parties to share your divorce with can...
If you are approaching divorce as someone with a high net worth and you have kids, you could have to focus on child support. Moreover, there are a number of life changes that can come up which necessitate another look at child support issues years after getting...
You most often hear about the negative effect of divorce on your finances. However, it can also have a positive impact on your money, depending on the situation. The key is to make reasonable decisions and have a solid plan in place to help you through the process....
While in general people marry and divorce at lower rates than in the past, researchers can look at many interesting aspects of divorce to discern trends. Areas of ethnic makeup, country of origin, income levels, race and age all provide clues into what might lead to a...
If you and your spouse have accumulated significant wealth throughout the course of your marriage, there is a chance that he or she will attempt to hide assets during divorce proceedings. Whether your ex feels that the property or assets are theirs because he or she...
When you decide to split from your Georgia husband or wife, one of the things you must do in the aftermath is figure out how to handle property division. Your ability to receive your fair share depends to some degree on either your spouse’s honesty about his or her...
