Don’t make these mistakes during your high-asset divorce

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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Link between divorce and poverty threatens older women

Last updated on April 8, 2021

In spite of the factors that the court system takes into consideration during equitable property division in a Georgia divorce, it appears that many women may still face greater hardship, especially as they reach retirement age. According to WomensENews.org, researchers have discovered that single women ages 65 and older were more likely to be living […]

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Can I change my child’s last name?

Last updated on April 8, 2021

After your divorce, you may have been eager to return to your maiden name, in spite of the necessary paperwork the change required. Having a different last name from your child may be a point of irritation, or even an inconvenience. According to the Georgia General Assembly, you may have the right and the ability […]

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Should you agree to give up the house?

Last updated on April 8, 2021

Dividing real estate during a divorce in Georgia may seem cut and dried if your spouse wants to keep the home and you do not. However, coming to this agreement may not be as important as determining whether this decision is worth the potential financial and legal tangle. According to the New York Times, assessing […]

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Terms of divorce settlement should be honored

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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Why mediation is a great tool for high-asset divorce

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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How secure is DNA testing for paternity?

Last updated on April 8, 2021

From identifying criminals to learning facts about your ancestors, DNA testing has become an accepted and even common part of modern culture. Proving paternity in a Georgia custody case is another popular use of this scientific test, and it may be an option you are considering if you want to establish your biological connection to […]

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A new start: Steps to reestablishing credit after divorce

Last updated on April 8, 2021

The financial outlook you and your spouse shared may change dramatically after your divorce in Georgia. The judge will attempt to make the division of assets and debt fair based the individual income and circumstances of you and your spouse, but the final decree may still result in a situation that is financially challenging. Having […]

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Reducing a child’s stress during divorce

Last updated on April 8, 2021

No matter how well parents in Georgia manage to hide the conflict of divorce from their children, the event itself upsets the security of a child’s life. A single transition can cause a sense of instability that leads to stress, but according to the Institute for Family Studies, a typical divorce is a major transition […]

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I do – for now: Will short-term marriages become a trend?

Last updated on April 8, 2021

If you are planning to file for divorce in Georgia, you may be feeling emotional and financial strain as you make your way through the process of ending your marriage. According to Time Magazine, a recent survey indicated that a change may be coming in the legal processes of marriage and divorce, at least if […]

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