No matter you prepared you feel you are going into your divorce proceedings in Georgia, the process will inevitably through you a few proverbial curveballs. One that many in your position are not anticipating is the division of their 401(k) accounts. While you may...
While most couples worry about the delicate nature of dividing property including the house, vehicles, collections or a family business, that is only a small piece of the financial puzzle. Not only will couples have to examine their assets, they must thoroughly...
Over the course of your marriage, you and your spouse likely accumulated wealth, assets and perhaps even debt. Mistrust, hurt feelings, differences of opinion and other factors, however, may lead to your spouse attempting to conceal some of these assets from you as...
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...
