If you and your spouse are separating and preparing for divorce, you’re probably watching your budget closely as you begin to determine just what your post-divorce financial picture is going to look like. That means curtailing spending as much as possible. The problem...
Divorce
How long will I receive alimony?
As you work out the details of your divorce and start planning for the future, you might begin to wonder how long you will be able to receive alimony. However, there is no one correct answer to this question. Either the spouses can come to an agreement, or the court...
Can my social media posts affect my divorce?
Divorce is a delicate process. Your behavior can significantly impact outcomes in major issues, such as child custody and spousal support. One wrong move might give the court reason to doubt your fitness as a parent or lead your spouse to question the truthfulness of...
Understanding Georgia’s “separate maintenance”
If there’s a remote chance you want to save your marriage, you would probably do whatever it takes in a heartbeat. But if you’re still undecided and grappling with whether to leave your spouse for good through a divorce or have a much-needed space figuring out if...
Can I Date During My Divorce?
Divorce is an emotionally challenging and life-altering process that often leaves individuals seeking companionship and support. It's natural to crave connection and to wonder if dating during a divorce is possible or advisable. Like many other states, the answer to...
How do you prepare for divorce mediation?
Divorce mediation! It can save a divorcing couple a ton of money and time. Most importantly, it can help a couple avoid publicity and the bad blood that comes with a litigated divorce. But not all mediation efforts end successfully. So what makes divorce mediation...
Dividing marital property in Georgia
If you and your spouse have decided to separate, it’s important to start thinking about how you’ll divide your jointly-owned property. It can be unquestionably difficult to think about dividing mutual assets while you’re still processing your decision to file for...
What happens to retirement in divorce?
Divorce is a time for couples to divide up their financial assets. For many couples, especially those who are getting older, one of the most important assets they have is a retirement account. They may have spent years saving together, or one of them may have an...
Should you keep or change your married name as you divorce
If you took your spouse’s last name when you got married or added it to your maiden or previous name, the decision to divorce requires some thought about how you want to identify yourself going forward. It’s a decision that depends on a lot of factors. Maybe you’re...
What to know about timeshares and divorce
The divorce process involves dividing your assets. Most people realize this means their home, vehicles and retirement accounts. However, something some couples forget about is their timeshare. Do you know what happens to your vacation ownership in a divorce? Is it...