Proponents of trial divorces may tout the discovery process as a benefit. Generally speaking, this is when the court orders parties to produce financial documents. Aside from the most acrimonious situations, negotiation often provides a similar function in a more...
Divorce is never easy. Even if the marriage has already dissolved for all practical purposes, the legal process and division of assets is a complex and often messy necessity. To establish a strong foundation for your future, you need to take your time in divorce and...
Receiving an inheritance from a family member can be an appreciated event for an Atlanta resident. However, if the recipient of the inheritance is married a lot of questions can arise with regard to who owns the property that was acquired and what will happen to it if...
In a high-profile divorce, valuable assets often present quite a challenge in property division negotiations. One of the most valuable and difficult to determine disposition of is artwork. There are several reasons for the complexity of these negotiations.First, the...
Baby boomers are divorcing more than ever these days. Often referred to as grey divorce, these divorces take place among individuals who are over the age of 50, nearing retirement and have often been married many years. As one can imagine, there are usually...
A long time ago, we wrote a post about a prenuptial agreement that was upheld by a judge after it was legally challenged. That post brought up an interesting topic that we would like to expand upon today: when you challenge a prenuptial agreement, what are some common...
In Georgia and all other jurisdictions, negotiating a settlement in a divorce is more difficult for a person over 50 due to several factors. There are higher stakes generally, and most importantly, it's not as easy to start fresh and obtain everything that one needs...
Many people in Georgia have a strong bond with their pets. When going through a divorce, many couples feel just as strongly about who will have custody of their pets as they do about their children. However, the custody, or ownership, of a pet is treated differently...
Unfortunately, divorce affects numerous couples across the country every year, including a significant number here in Georgia. While no one enters a marriage expecting a divorce later, it happens and being prepared for all aspects of divorce proceedings is important....
Many Georgia spouses who are preparing to divorce have a set of expectations about the process and how it will move forward. In some cases, these beliefs are far from accurate, and can lead to negative outcomes. One example lies in the belief that most cases are...
