In the state of Georgia, dissolution of marriage and divorce are one and the same, and if you are in the process of going through a divorce you likely want to know how much alimony you can expect to receive. Alimony is also called spousal support. Spouse A pays Spouse B because Spouse B is [...]
It’s no secret that social media has taken over our culture and is woven throughout our public and private lives, and for this reason you may feel the need to ask a divorce lawyer what your Facebook activity could mean for your divorce proceedings. Could your posts, pictures and activity on Facebook and other social [...]
Paying the lawyers for divorce can be a financial hardship for many. Going through a divorce has its share of stress on your finances. You may be wondering if there is any way you can get your former spouse to pay for attorney fees instead of having to pay for them yourself. Of course, your [...]
theCouples going through a common law divorce often wonder if the process will be similar to a traditional divorce. Will they split property 50/50? Is it possible to get spousal support? And the top question: what will happen to the house? Defining Common Law Marriage Common law marriages are no longer legal in the state [...]
oreIf you are filing for divorce, one of the top questions and concerns you will likely have are in regards to how much alimony you can expect. “Spousal support” is another term for alimony. This is money paid by one spouse to the other. It is due to the payee spouse’s loss of the benefit [...]
When it comes to a no fault divorce, you may be wondering if there will be a division of your retirement funds between you and your spouse. They answer is likely yes, if it was acquired during the course of the marriage. Any retirement funds, also known as pensions, acquired during the marriage are [...]
It’s no secret--paying for an attorney for divorce is expensive, especially if it is a contested divorce. For many people, a contested divorce can seem like a true financial hardship. If you are beginning the divorce process, you may want to know if there is any way you can get out of paying and make [...]
Social media is one of the primary vehicles for self-expression and communication in our present day society. Many people going through a divorce want to know how Facebook and other social media activity can impact divorce settlement negotiations. The truth is that what you share on social media can play a role in what happens [...]
If you know you are getting a divorce and you have received an inheritance, a top concern you have may be whether or not your spouse will be able to obtain a portion of the inheritance following your divorce. The answer, unfortunately, is not cut and dry. However, this information should help you gain some [...]
When it comes to divorce and choosing the grounds for divorce, the topic “desertion of marriage” comes up as a question for many spouses considering their options. Is it considered desertion of marriage if your spouse is still paying part of the bills? It’s difficult to answer that question without knowing other circumstances of your [...]
