Tag archives for divorce lawyers in Atlanta Georgia
testPostponing A Divorce Until the New Year Has Advantages
Categories: Divorce
When a couple decides to divorce, the spouses typically want to resolve the matter as quickly and painlessly as possible. However, there may be financial advantages to staying married through the end of the calendar year. Two important considerations – tax liability and insurance coverage – should help guide your decision-making. Avoiding Higher Tax Liability Read More
Communication Is Key in Marriage, But Also in Divorce
Categories: Divorce
When in law school, I didn’t aim specifically for a career representing parents and spouses in disputes over divorce terms, alimony, and child custody. I graduated in 2008, just as the Great Recession was starting, and was fortunate to find a job as a law clerk for a family court judge in my hometown of Read More
Fair Isn’t Always Equal… And Other Things to Know About Wealth and Divorce
Categories: Divorce, Marital Property
One of the first questions divorcing clients ask is related to what will happen to their money. We advise them that Georgia law requires judges to issue “equitable” rulings when dividing assets from a marriage. “Equitable” means “fair” – which isn’t always equal. But most judges at least start the discussion by contemplating a 50-50 Read More
Getting Cute About Prenups Won’t Fly in Georgia
Categories: Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreement
There is nothing less romantic than a prenuptial agreement – the contract between two lovebirds deciding how they’ll divide assets in the unthinkable event that they divorce. But if you’re going to have that awkward conversation, you might as well do it correctly. We’ve noticed a lot of cases lately in which one soon-to-be ex-spouse Read More
Preparing for Divorce Court So You Don’t Leave Anything on The Table
Categories: Alimony, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce, Marital Property, Settlement Agreement
When facing off against a soon-to-be former spouse in divorce court, it is essential that you – the client – discuss with your lawyer what issues are most important to you so your lawyer can prioritize your objectives and build a winning strategy. During a divorce proceeding, each side generally has limited time to present Read More