Owning a home is a significant life milestone. If you acquired a home while married, then it will almost certainly be classified as marital property. Thus, in the event of divorce, who gets to keep the marital home may become a subject of serious contention. Dividing...
Why is it a problem to commingle your inheritance?
If you’re getting an inheritance from your parents and you’re already married, you may be tempted to commingle that inheritance. This just means that you’re mixing it together with other assets and allowing your spouse to use it. An example could be if you use the...
Why can divorce be so painful?
Some life experiences can be painful, including divorce – and this is true even when you’re the person who requested the divorce. If you have decided to file for divorce, you should be ready for a lot of complex, difficult emotions to surface throughout the process....
3 tips for living together during the divorce
When your relationship is broken beyond repair and you decide to divorce, one of the questions you are likely to grapple with is whether you should leave the marital home before finalizing the divorce or not. And this is understandable, especially if the divorce is...
Mistakes to avoid during your child custody case
If you are going through a divorce with kids involved, it will help to be more careful. The court will give orders that are in the child's best interest. But what you do day to day may also be considered. Below are five things to avoid during your child custody case....
Modifying a parenting plan post-divorce in Georgia
When you divorced your child’s other parent, chances are good that you were required to either mutually agree upon the terms of a parenting plan or that the court dictated the terms of one on your family’s behalf. Parenting plans in Georgia have been required in...
Dividing a marital estate in Georgia
There are states across the U.S. that require spouses to divide the value of their marital estate 50-50. This approach attempts to prevent unjust outcomes in the process. Yet, this inflexible approach doesn’t account for the fact that the value of many marital assets...
The importance of communication during your divorce
One of the most common reasons couples file for divorce is a lack of communication. While it may be too late to save your marriage, it does not mean that you can neglect the importance of communication as you end it. For most, divorce is challenging and emotional....
What to know about planning a child custody order
You and your spouse are getting a divorce. While your home, vehicle and other assets are important matters when going through the divorce process, and may take some time to discuss, you’re likely thinking about your children more than anything, as any caring parent...
Can a non-custodial parent control how child support is used?
Child support is often a contentious part of divorce proceedings. Custodial parents worry about obtaining a support order that meets the needs of their children. Parents obligated to pay child support may fear the co-parent will misuse this money. Courts understand...