You have tried everything in your power to make your marriage work. Because all else failed, you are officially ready to bring the “D” word into the conversation. These are tips to help ease your spouse into the topic of divorce. Make sure you are sure This is a huge...
Divorce
What is a no-fault divorce?
For most of history, securing a divorce was an immense struggle and really only possible if you could prove someone was “at-fault.” It was not until 1969 that no-fault divorce was introduced in the US, which changed everything. It allowed either party in the marriage...
Are you prepared to divorce your narcissist spouse?
Do you feel like you’re married to a narcissist? If so, you know how challenging it can be to live with someone who has an inflated sense of their own importance and worth. Their constant need for attention and adoration might have driven you crazy during your...
A family violence protective order may not be enough
Victims of family violence look for ways out. They look for safety, even if they cannot bring themselves to actually leave. However, once you reach that point, where you are ready to leave, the first step is a call to an Athens, Georgia, family law attorney. They will...
Differentiating between separate and marital property
In addition to tending to the emotional impact of the end of a marriage, divorcing couples also need to contemplate how the property they jointly own will be distributed following the dissolution of their union. An attorney can help you determine which property is...
How a divorce can affect your credit score
A divorce can severely disrupt your finances. Going through the divorce process in Georgia involves separating all marital property and dividing all marital debts. Even if you start your divorce with your finances in order and a good credit score, the process can have...
Why should I get a postnuptial agreement if I’m happily married?
Before you got married you may have thought about getting a prenuptial agreement but decided against it. Perhaps it seemed unromantic or a sign of a lack of trust in your soon-to-be spouse. Or, maybe with all that goes into planning a wedding you simply never got...
What sort of issues might arise in a professor’s divorce?
The University of Georgia is far and away the largest employer in the Athens area. Being a major research university, the school employs many professors and other faculty. It also takes executives, administrators and other professional support staff to run the college...
Facts to know about alimony in Georgia
When you are adjusting to life after a divorce you will find there are some expenses you did not necessarily face while married. You may be moving from a two-income household to a one-income household. Or, if you stayed at home while married, you may now be facing the...
Protecting your business in a divorce
Separating a couple’s’ finances when they end their marriage is difficult. Running a closely held business makes it even more complicated and can impede its operations. Taking these steps may help reduce these problems. Agreements A prenuptial agreement entered before...