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What Happens to the Family Business in a Divorce?
One of the concerns some couples encounter in the run-up to a divorce is whether they will lose a family business. They may fear that the division of their assets will force the sale of a long-held family business, potentially destroying the livelihood of one or both spouses. There is no doubt a family-owned business Read More
Everything You Need To Know About Postnuptial Agreements
While many couples sign prenuptial agreements before their wedding date, we also are often asked about implementing similar agreements for couples already married. These couples usually are considering divorce and want to resolve issues surrounding the division of their marital assets before a possible divorce. In some cases, couples are rebuilding a marriage that has Read More
Ten Common Mistakes That Hurt Your Child Custody Case
For couples going through a divorce, perhaps the most emotionally difficult part is agreeing on the custody arrangement for the children. Judges and Courts in Georgia make custody determinations based on the best interests of the child or children, and are frequently aided by guardian ad litems, the court-appointed representatives for the children. In Georgia, Read More
The High Cost of Breaking Up Later in Life
Some things get simpler as you get older, but divorce is not one of them. Couples in their 50s and beyond who decide to part ways should be prepared for lots of work – and expense – as they unweave the years they spent together. By midlife, couples may have accumulated assets such as art Read More
What You Need to Know About Child Custody
Breaking up is hard enough for couples, but the relationship you don’t want to upend in a divorce is with your children. Your future with your kids begins with the child custody arrangement, and it’s important to approach it with flexibility and a genuine commitment to place the needs of the children first. If you Read More
Separate Bank Accounts Won’t Protect Your Money in a Divorce
When marriages falter, both husbands and wives often look for ways to protect their financial position. What was “what’s mine is yours” becomes “what’s mine is mine.” People often have good reasons for separating assets from their about-to-be-ex, who may have proven to be lacking in trust. But, in most cases, shared assets will remain Read More