It’s easy to be intimidated by the word “cryptocurrency,” especially if you fear your soon-to-be ex-spouse is hiding money in a digital underworld that operates outside of government boundaries. According to Investopedia, “A cryptocurrency is a digital or virtual currency that is secured by cryptography, which makes it nearly impossible to counterfeit or double-spend.” The key here
Clients going through divorce often are startled when they find out a major asset they had before getting married, such as a house or an investment account, is considered “joint property” to be divided by a judge. Here’s how this unpleasant surprise can occur. After the wedding, Spouse 1 moves into Spouse 2’s premarital home.
More often than you might expect, lawyers for opposite parties in a divorce will have a conversation that starts something like this: “Can you guess what our clients did last night?” It’s not the end of the world, but it can complicate and delay divorce proceedings. If the spouses’ intimacy reflects their interest in reconciling,
When a couple decides to divorce, the spouses typically want to resolve the matter as quickly and painlessly as possible. However, there may be financial advantages to staying married through the end of the calendar year. Two important considerations – tax liability and insurance coverage – should help guide your decision-making. Avoiding Higher Tax Liability
January’s onset is traditionally a good time to reflect on the old year and make plans for a new one. For divorced parents, the month presents an excellent opportunity to evaluate your custody agreement and begin planning for the emotional and physical logistics of co-parenting with your former spouse in the new year. Custody issues
Preparing for and executing the dissolution of a marriage is rarely an easy process. Many couples are satisfied with declaring “irreconcilable differences” and getting through the matter as quickly as possible. However, in Georgia, state law provides for two paths to end the marriage: “No-fault” and “fault” divorce.
The bipartisan Respect for Marriage Act (RMA) made headlines across the country in December when it was passed by Congress and signed into law by President Biden. For all married couples, a quick review of what the law does – and does not do – can be beneficial when considering your rights as a spouse
Technology is an immensely useful and powerful tool. It enables us to communicate more effectively, helps keep us organized, entertains us and keeps us constantly connected to the ones we love. Technology and tech-enabled devices are everywhere and are extremely effective in making our lives more efficient – but for people considering divorce, technology can
Child custody issues are perhaps the most delicate decisions spouses will make during a divorce. In Georgia, the court’s primary consideration in drafting the custody order is the child’s best interest. The judge will take many factors into consideration, including each parent’s involvement in the child’s activities, legal residence, work schedules, personal relationships, mental and
So, you and your spouse have made the heart-wrenching decision to divorce. For whatever reasons, you’ve agreed to move forward in one of life’s most difficult decisions. How best, then, to talk to your children about that decision and what the future holds for your family? First, you should start by being honest. It’s important