divorce

We have all seen what divorce looks like on TV and in the movies. They are contentious legal battles, with screaming spouses and teams of lawyers and experts. Indeed, even many recent celebrity divorces seemed to mirror these dramatic narratives. However, regardless...

Alimony may be one of the things one of the spouses ask for during a divorce. For that reason it is helpful for divorcing spouses to know what is considered when a request for alimony has been made during their divorce. How alimony requests are decided Alimony can be...

Much of the focus during marriage dissolution is on division of marital assets. While property division is certainly crucial during divorce and can set the stage for your financial wellbeing for years to come, you shouldn’t overlook the importance of marital debts....

Dealing with your spouse during a toxic marriage can be unbearable, but the truth of the matter is that you’ll probably have to deal with him or her to some extent even after your divorce is finalized. This is especially true if you have children together. While you...

While all Georgia marriages start with good intentions and with the hope to last their lifetime, the reality is that not all marriage will prevail. In some cases, ending the union is what is best for the couple and family. With the rate of divorce still close to 50%,...

Sometimes a married couple in the Savannah area decide they need a break from one another, but do not immediately want to divorce. They may want to try a trial separation, with one partner moving into their own apartment. Why might separation ultimately lead to...

Your recent decision to divorce has left you with a lot to think about. For instance, what may life look like when you go back to supporting yourself on a single income? Taking steps to lower the cost of divorce is sure to help.  To give you an idea of what saving...

Spousal support remains one of the burning questions in many divorce cases. Whether you receive or need to pay out alimony, you will likely wonder how long the alimony will last. Sometimes alimony is temporary, while in other cases it lasts for the lifetime of one of...

When you first married your partner, you had no inkling that he or she was a narcissist.  Now that the marriage has dissolved, the signs may become clearer. If you are in the middle of a Georgia divorce with a narcissist, it may be more emotionally challenging than a...

One of the key issues involved in many Georgia divorces is dividing up retirement plans so that the two spouses each receive a share. Court orders can require many different retirement plans to be split up, sometimes by the use of a Qualified Domestic Relations Order...