Dividing property can make the challenging process of divorce even more difficult. When you and your spouse cannot agree, the court steps in to make the decision. However, you do not have to simply sit back and wait for a ruling. By understanding the process, you may...
Handling Family Law Issues
Property Division
What happens to your cat during your divorce?
If you do not have children, you may believe your divorce is likely to be an easy and straightforward process. After all, unlike many other Georgians who decide to end their marriages, you do not have to come up with a custody arrangement or parenting plan. If you...
How property division works in Georgia
Property division can be one of the biggest challenges in a divorce. In Georgia, how the court divides your assets between you and your ex-spouse depends on several different factors. If you have a prenuptial agreement or a postnuptial agreement, the court will...
Who gets the dog in a Georgia divorce?
If you consider your dog to be a member of your family, you are not alone. An astounding 95% of pet owners consider their pets to be family members. You may even purchase birthday presents or cook special food for your dog. So, what happens to your...
What everyone should know about Social Security and divorce
For many people, Social Security is an important source of income in their golden years. However, some miss out on it because they fail to collect Social Security benefits from a former spouse. Certain criteria need to be present for you to receive...
Understanding benefits eligibility after a military divorce
If you are a non-military member who is currently involved in a divorce from a serviceman or woman, you may have questions about whether you will still be able to utilize military benefits once your divorce becomes final. Conversely, if you are a military member...
How to establish pet custody and visitation in divorce
If you have pets and are thinking about divorcing your partner, you should think about how your situation affects them. Georgia is one of several states that view pets as property in divorce. Although you consider your pets as family members, you should not rely on...
Divorce and Social Security: What you need to know
If you are prepping for divorce, your mind may be pulled in a million different directions. You may be wondering how you will support yourself and how your children may be affected by the transition, and you may also be curious about how any Social Security benefits...