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...
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Month: November 2018
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. Classifying your...
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...
How custody is awarded in an immigration case
Roughly 20 percent of children are being raised by an extended family member who is an immigrant, according to a new report. In many cases, aunts, uncles and grandparents are raising children in Georgia because their parents were deported. Therefore, they may face the...
