Tag archives for divorce lawyers in Atlanta Georgia
Fair Isn’t Always Equal… And Other Things to Know About Wealth and Divorce
Date: October 15 2021 Tags: Atlanta Divorce Attorney, divorce lawyers in Atlanta Georgia
One of the first questions divorcing clients ask is related to what will happen to their money. We advise them that Georgia law requires judges to issue “equitable” rulings when dividing assets from a marriage. “Equitable” means “fair” – which isn’t always equal. But most judges at least start the discussion by contemplating a 50-50 Read More
Getting Cute About Prenups Won’t Fly in Georgia
Date: September 15 2021 Tags: BCNTR Law, Divorce Attorney Atlanta Georgia, divorce lawyers in Atlanta Georgia, Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements
There is nothing less romantic than a prenuptial agreement – the contract between two lovebirds deciding how they’ll divide assets in the unthinkable event that they divorce. But if you’re going to have that awkward conversation, you might as well do it correctly. We’ve noticed a lot of cases lately in which one soon-to-be ex-spouse Read More
Preparing for Divorce Court So You Don’t Leave Anything on The Table
Date: October 10 2019 Tags: child custody, Child Support, debt, Divorce, divorce lawyers in Atlanta Georgia
When facing off against a soon-to-be former spouse in divorce court, it is essential that you – the client – discuss with your lawyer what issues are most important to you so your lawyer can prioritize your objectives and build a winning strategy. During a divorce proceeding, each side generally has limited time to present Read More
Best Practices for a Smooth School Year after Divorce
Date: August 21 2019 Tags: child custody, Divorce, divorce lawyers in Atlanta Georgia
The back-to-school season is usually marked by shopping for new clothes, the anticipation of new classes, and friends; however, for newly divorced couples and their children, the school year can be tricky terrain to navigate. Whether the marital breakup was acrimonious or not, divorced parents need to create, and maintain, a strong co-parenting relationship to Read More
Should You Keep the Family Home After a Divorce?
Date: August 6 2019 Tags: divorce lawyers in Atlanta Georgia, property division
During a divorce settlement, deciding what happens to marital home can be gut wrenching. Typically, the home is one of the divorcing couple’s largest assets, but the property can’t easily be split. Either one of the parties may want to keep the family home, but sometimes the better decision may be to sell it and Read More