There are a lot of factors involved in deciding whether a divorce settlement should include alimony, and if so, how much. To reach a fair outcome where both sides can meet their needs, it is essential to have a basic grasp on what the court will assess when deciding...
Spousal Support
How can you seek to modify or eliminate an alimony obligation?
There’s no doubt that your divorce is a major turning point in your financial standing. The division of marital property may put you on unsteady footing. Being ordered to pay spousal support can leave you in an even more dire financial predicament. You might also feel...
What factors will courts consider when awarding alimony?
It takes many years of schooling to land a job as a professor at the University of Georgia. Once you do, it takes even more time and effort to gain tenure. However, all this hard work can pay off by giving you a job that you are passionate about. While you may...
How does alimony work in Georgia?
Divorce comes with plenty of financial headaches. Among these is figuring out how you will make ends meet once you’re on your own. Your spouse might have been your household’s primary – or sole – earner. And you may worry you will not survive without their income....