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What you need to know about dividing a home in a divorce

Last updated on April 8, 2021

When you divorce, a shared life is split in two. Not only is your relationship over, but you must also divide all your shared property. You must decide who gets the china, the cars and the couch. Georgia is an equitable distribution state. All your marital property, which are most assets acquired during the marriage, […]

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Divorce for mature couples: Is divorce right for you?

Last updated on April 8, 2021

For seasoned, mature couples who are having challenges in their marriages, the question is often asked whether divorce is the right decision. Late-life divorce, (sometimes called “gray divorce”), is a more difficult decision to come to than most people think. Although it seems like having your kids grown up and your finances in order, it […]

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Understanding Stepparent Adoptions in Georgia

Last updated on April 8, 2021

In many remarriage situations, the new spouses bond with each other’s children. It is not uncommon for the new spouse to take on the role of father or mother for the other spouse’s kids. For personal and legal reasons, many families want to proceed with a stepparent adoption. Although stepparent adoption is a great choice […]

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Dividing Teacher Retirement Benefits in Georgia Divorce

Last updated on April 8, 2021

There are some benefits that are notoriously difficult to divide in divorce. Military benefits commonly cause numerous challenges, and complex IRAs for executives also pose challenges. However, many people don’t realize it, but teacher retirement benefits are among the most difficult to divide. It is important for teachers and their spouses to be aware of […]

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Wedding Insurance? How About Marriage Insurance

Last updated on April 8, 2021

Insurance has become one of the most profitable markets in the United States. Almost anything can be insured these days. A recent article in CNBC.com discusses wedding insurance, which is a policy that engaged couples and other invested parties can purchase to protect their investment in a wedding – an investment that costs $33,000 on […]

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Avoiding a big IRA mistake in divorce

Last updated on April 8, 2021

In most divorces, there is at least one dispute difficult to resolve before the marriage can be legally brought to a close. In some divorces, the most difficult disagreements can be found in emotionally charged matters such as child custody. In other situations, the most contentious conflicts are over how to distribute marital assets such […]

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Who gets the pet after divorce?

Last updated on April 8, 2021

Many married couples treat their furry friends like children. This is particularly true for couples who do not have any children yet. However, if the marriage ends, then pet custody becomes a point of contention. During divorce proceedings, the topic of pet ownership can come up. If you and your spouse both actively want the dog or cat, […]

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Using Mediation to Protect Your Children in Divorce

Last updated on April 8, 2021

For most couples facing divorce, the children are the most important thing to consider. Parents need to make sure their kids get the best outcome possible in terms of child custody, parenting plans and child support arrangements. However, in addition to considerations of custody and support for the kids, parents should consider protecting their children […]

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Parental alienation claims need to be fought against aggressively

Last updated on April 8, 2021

Parental alienation is an important concept in divorce and custody law. It is important to be able to protect one parent from the other parent turning the children against them. Without a claim of parental alienation, many parents would lose out on some of their custody rights. However, there are some significant negative aspects of […]

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Mediation might fit your divorce better than litigation

Last updated on April 8, 2021

Emotions can run high in divorce. Difficult disputes over important matters such as the division of marital property, child custody and child support, alimony (also known as spousal support) and other issues can make feelings run even hotter. In many cases, mediation provides an alternative to the traditional divorce process. Mediation is typically less antagonistic […]

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