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Georgia Spousal Support Law Does Not Discriminate Based on Sex
As times and family dynamics change, the assumptions that many people make about the divorce process must evolve as well. In previous decades, men were usually the primary breadwinners in a household, so spousal support proceedings mostly involved women seeking payment from their soon-to-be ex-husbands. Now, many women are the top earners in their family. […]
When Will a Georgia Court Modify an Alimony Order?
When one spouse earns most or all of a couple’s income, a divorce can cause serious money problems for their ex. This is why Georgia law authorizes the use of alimony to provide support to people who depended on their spouse’s pay while they were married. Alimony terms are set based on the sender’s ability […]
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 Does the Length of Your Marriage Affect Spousal Support?
In Georgia, spousal support (frequently called alimony) is not calculated using a specific formula. Instead, courts determine the amount and duration of spousal support by considering each party’s financial situation, the needs of the requesting party, the ability of the other party to pay and other factors. Length of the marriage is among the factors […]
How a Coronavirus-related Income Loss Could Affect Your Alimony and Child Support
Many people have faced a job loss or reduction in income due the coronavirus pandemic. In such a case it might be difficult for an ex-spouse paying alimony or a parent sending child support to keep up with their obligation. As these orders are based on the financial circumstances that existed at the time they […]
