Category Archives: Divorce
Georgia Updates Child Support Standards
Establishing fair child support terms is critical for parents who live apart due to a separation, divorce or the fact that they were never married. In an effort to divide financial responsibilities in an equitable manner, Georgia uses a formula that considers each parent’s income and other relevant information to set a guideline child support […]
Dividing Retirement Accounts During Divorce
Divorce in Georgia often involves splitting up marital assets through the process known as equitable distribution. Retirement accounts may be part of the assets that are subject to division. These accounts hold funds meant to provide for your future financial security, so it’s vital to have an understanding of how they are treated during the […]
Crafting a Workable Joint Custody Schedule in Georgia
Georgia family courts more and more are approving joint physical custody arrangements for divorcing couples. Joint custody usually means a 50/50 arrangement, in which child spends equal time in each parent’s home. While there are multiple factors considered in a custody decision, a court will generally go along with a 50/50 schedule if it is […]
How Long Does Spousal Support Last in Georgia?
Spousal support, or alimony as it is sometimes called, is monetary assistance paid by one spouse to another after the marriage is over. Such support is typically provided where the income-earning potential of one spouse is significantly less than needed to preserve the standard of living they were used to in the marriage. This could […]
When and How Are Children’s Wishes Considered in Custody Cases?
In Georgia as in other states, judges deciding child custody matters must order parenting arrangements that are in the best interests of the children involved. This determination is based on numerous factors. Among them, Georgia law recognizes the importance of considering a child’s own preferences in appropriate cases. Depending on the child’s age and other […]
How Are a Couple’s Debts Split During a Divorce?
Going through a divorce can be emotionally taxing, especially when there are contested issues concerning finances. In Georgia, as in many other states, the division of the couple’s assets is controlled by the rule of equitable distribution. This means dividing property fairly but not always equally. Debts are divided according to the same principle, but […]
Unique Considerations Involved in a Gray Divorce
“Gray divorce” is a phrase that has gained popularity as the divorce rate among people over 50 years old has risen substantially in recent years. According to the American Bar Association, the 50+ demographic now accounts for about 25 percent of all divorces. Although the basics of divorce are the same regardless of age, there […]
Qualifying for Spousal Support After a Georgia Divorce
Spousal support, also known as alimony, may be awarded to a spouse in need of financial assistance after a divorce, provided that the other spouse has the ability to pay. Unless the parties come to an agreement about the amount and duration of support, the court will make the determination. By statute, Georgia courts may […]
How Child Support Is Calculated in Georgia
As in most states, child support that is ordered by a Georgia court is paid to the parent having primary custody of the children. At one time, Georgia calculated child support based solely on the income of the non-custodial parent having the obligation to pay. But in 2007, Georgia switched to a system that considers […]
Who Gets the Family Home in a Georgia Divorce?
Dividing property during a divorce can be a painstaking process, especially when there is contention over each spouse’s share of ownership. There is perhaps no asset more difficult to divide than the family home. This is often the spouses’ largest single piece of property and usually means more to them than a parcel of valuable […]
