Individuals going through the divorce process in Georgia may need to consider how they will share custody, who will get ownership of the home, and how they will divide shared assets. The situation becomes more challenging when one or both spouses are entrepreneurs. In...
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Self-Care resolutions to make after a divorce
New year, new relationship status? If so, you’re not alone. Divorce filings tend to spike in January, leaving many with New Year’s blues. But, the new year is meant to be a time of resolutions. Applying these self-care resolutions might help you heal from your divorce...
Dealing with credit card debt during a divorce
For many Georgia estranged couples, the question of how to divide credit card debt in a divorce can be just as critical as how marital assets will be split. Many wealthy couples have significant debts, and it can be important to account for this as part of the...
Accommodations are an important aspect of custody decisions
Although there are many factors that go into deciding child custody rights in Georgia divorce cases, living accommodations are often considered to be some of the most important. Whether a parent receives sole custody, joint custody or no custody at all can hinge upon...
Post-divorce co-parenting during the holidays
Separated or divorced parents in Georgia tend to have more to deal with than most families do during the holidays. For one thing, there's more potential for conflicts and confrontations due to increased back-and-forth travel between homes. School breaks can also be a...
Claiming head of household after divorce
After parents in Georgia get a divorce, one may be able to claim head of household and claim a tax credit for their child. However, determining how this is done can be confusing. First, the divorce must be finalized by the end of the calendar year in order to claim...
Tips for parents helping children find stability after divorce
Georgia parents who are getting a divorce can help their children adjust by disrupting their routine as little as possible. If the kids are going back and forth between households, parents can agree on a set of rules and consequences. A child should be allowed to stay...
Deciding what to do with the family home after a divorce
The family home is usually the most valuable asset that a divorcing couple owns. Therefore, deciding whether or not it should be sold is often a contentious issue during property division negotiations. Spouses in Georgia may choose to give up their rights to ownership...
First 3 steps in dividing the family business through divorce
Separating a shared house, children, bank accounts and pets is challenging enough. If you’ve got your own business, a divorce can take a huge piece of it. Here are the first three steps that determine how a small business will be handled in a divorce....
Divorce and dividing assets
Addressing the division of assets in a divorce can be a contentious issue. However, before Georgia couples agree to any terms regarding how their assets are to be split, it is important that they first consider the tax ramifications of their decisions. Wanting to...