Category: Divorce

Last updated on April 8, 2021

People going through their first divorce are primarily concerned with the outcome of the divorce proceedings. They worry about whether they will get a favorable child support or spousal support ruling without thinking much about how these payments will be made. The approach makes sense. Without having been through the process before – especially the […]

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Last updated on April 8, 2021

The American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers indicates that the first quarter of every new calendar year sees a jump in the number of divorces that are initiated. Many couples in Georgia and around the nation wait through the holidays before making the decision to end their marriages sometimes for the benefit of their children or […]

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Last updated on April 16, 2021

Are you getting divorced in Georgia? Do you have assets and debts to divide with your spouse? If so, you will want to pay careful attention to the date that is ultimately identified as your official date of separtion. Just what is this and why does it matter so much? As explained by Forbes, the […]

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Last updated on April 8, 2021

The holidays are a challenging time for many people, especially those in a deteriorating marriage. The stress and heightened expectations surrounding holiday events can exacerbate a challenging situation and bring difficulties to a head. If you are considering a divorce or if you think your spouse is leaning in that direction during the holiday season, […]

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Last updated on April 8, 2021

Getting through the holiday season with a rocky marriage is never easy for Georgia spouses. The number of divorces has been historically shown to increase in January as people try to stay together through the holiday season for the sake of their families, especially the children. Whether or not that trend will hold true in […]

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Last updated on April 8, 2021

Georgia residents who are dating and considering marriage or perhaps who are married and contemplating divorce both understandably may wonder exactly what a divorce might really mean for them. In thinking about divorce, some people look around to see how many others are going through this experience as well. A new study released by experts […]

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Last updated on April 8, 2021

When you and your spouse make the decision to end your marriage in Georgia, the actions you take next may affect your life for years to come, or even forever. The right choices may not be immediately obvious, though. We at The Siemon Law Firm often provide advice to those who want to avoid potentially […]

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Last updated on April 8, 2021

Even when two people make substantial incomes on their own, they may not be eager to end their marriage without a settlement that appears to treat them both fairly. Finally reaching an agreement may seem to be the end of the story, but how the parties honor their responsibilities as outlined in the final decree […]

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Last updated on April 8, 2021

For many divorcing couples who have amassed a significant degree of wealth, mediation might not seem like the best choice. On first blush, it would appear that a high-asset divorce should be more contentious, and the courtroom would be the only appropriate venue for a divorcing couple to battle over every detail. However, if anything, […]

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