Is it really time to ask for a divorce? This is a question people often find themselves asking with no clear answer. They don’t want to end their marriage as an overreaction to one event, but they also don’t want to stick around for years in a broken marriage and wind...
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Divorce can be jarring even when the kids are grown
Typically, when parents with children divorce, the focus is on helping younger children and teens adjust to the new parenting and relationship dynamics that will emerge from the split. But make no mistake, no matter how old the “children” are when their parents...
At what stage in your divorce should you become financially proactive?
There's been a reduction in divorce rates in the United States in recent years spurred on by the fact that the younger generations are waiting longer to marry in the first place. Other generations are still ending their marriages in record numbers, though. Many of...
No one else should decide if you get divorced
Those who are considering divorce often struggle to make that final decision. They just don’t know if they should file for divorce, try to fix the relationship or wait and see what the future holds. It can become paralyzing. In an effort to get to a solution, they’ll...
What do I need to know about co-parenting?
Shared custody is far more common than sole custody, meaning that most divorced parents have to learn how to co-parent. This can certainly be a challenge, but doing a good job of it is absolutely in your children’s best interests. To help, here are a few things you...
Splitting your assets? Get to know the state laws
In Georgia, you’ll find that the laws require the equitable distribution of your marital property. This is an important fact to know, because it shows that you are not guaranteed an equal split of your assets. When you get married in Georgia, anything you bring into...
Setting up a custody schedule is your first job during divorce
Setting up a child custody plan is the first step when parents want to get a divorce. You and your spouse may be on good terms, or you might not be getting along very well right now. Regardless, it is your responsibility to come up with a plan that will work for your...
How does divorce affect my retirement?
The marriage didn’t work out. Now that divorce talks are starting, you’re probably wondering how the asset division process will affect some of your most important accounts — retirement pensions. Like many in Georgia, you’ve been saving up for the golden years all...
What is the right divorce strategy for your personal situation?
To many people, the word divorce is synonymous with chaos. Between elevated emotions and the loss of control people experience when they litigate in the Georiga family courts, it makes sense that divorce itself may seem like a source of chaos and instability. However,...