On behalf of Terri Herron Law | Nov 24, 2020 | Divorce
Anyone seeking out a divorce needs to know the grounds for a total divorce before suing for one. Georgia statutes detail 13 separate grounds. Twelve fall under a category known as fault grounds and may arise at the time of marriage or after. Fault grounds at time of...
On behalf of Terri Herron Law | Nov 11, 2020 | Child Custody Matters
Following your divorce, you may encounter opportunities to move away from Georgia. Even though you may want to immediately jump at the chance, the excitement may abate due to sharing custody of your children with your ex-spouse. You may even worry that your custody...
On behalf of Terri Herron Law | Nov 11, 2020 | Child Custody Matters
In uncertain economic times, paying monthly bills can be challenging. If your regular expenditures include court-ordered child support, though, you have little choice but to continue to make payments. After all, Georgia law allows for serious consequences for those...
On behalf of Terri Herron Law | Oct 28, 2020 | Divorce
While the circumstances contributing to the end of your marriage in Georgia may prompt you to feel a certain sense of relief upon the conclusion of your divorce proceedings, the dissolution of your relationship may also being with a good deal of uncertainty...
On behalf of Terri Herron Law | Oct 22, 2020 | Divorce
You probably never thought your marriage would end in divorce, but this is a common experience for many. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that in 2018, 782,038 divorces occurred in the U.S. Even though divorce is common, you may not feel...
On behalf of Terri Herron Law | Oct 7, 2020 | Fathers' Rights
Adopting your stepchildren can strengthen the ties of your Georgia family and give those children the security they need after being involved in their parents’ divorce. However, before the adoption process can begin, you and your spouse may require consent from one or...
On behalf of Terri Herron Law | Sep 25, 2020 | Divorce
Women who divorce after the age of 50 face financial pitfalls they would not have had to dodge at a younger age. If you are a member of this group, you must employ financial savvy to ensure a secure post-divorce future. Understand your finances If your spouse has been...
On behalf of Terri Herron Law | Sep 23, 2020 | High-asset Divorce
When divorce involves the division of qualified assets like an IRA, annuity or 401(k), spouses must consider tax implications. Kiplinger explains tax consequences that may influence how couples split qualified assets. Distributing IRA funds may trigger a penalty An...
On behalf of Terri Herron Law | Sep 8, 2020 | High-asset Divorce
Even if your divorce is an amicable one (which it may not be), it is likely that the process is not enjoyable. Thus, it is natural to want your divorce over with as quickly as possible so that you can get on with rebuilding your new life. However, trying to rush...
On behalf of Terri Herron Law | Sep 1, 2020 | Property Division Issues
Money often plays a central role in many a marital dispute. In some situations, it may even contribute to the irrevocable breakdown of a marriage. A spouse experiencing this should pay close attention to their partner’s actions, especially if they suspect some...
