On behalf of Terri Herron Law | Jun 20, 2019 | Firm News, Property Division Issues
High levels of student loan debt are causing financial difficulties for college graduates in Georgia and throughout the country, and going through a divorce makes this kind of debt even more challenging. Any debt acquired before marriage remains the sole...
On behalf of Terri Herron Law | Apr 1, 2019 | Firm News, Property Division Issues
Georgia residents who follow country music may be aware that Natalia Maines, who is best known for being a member of the Grammy Award-winning Dixie Chicks, and her actor husband Adrian Pasdar have decided to divorce after 17 years of marriage. Maines filed the papers...
On behalf of Terri Herron Law | Nov 14, 2018 | Firm News, Property Division Issues
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...
On behalf of Terri Herron Law | Sep 26, 2018 | Firm News, Property Division Issues
The divorce rate in Georgia is among the highest in the United States; according to statistics compiled by the Census Bureau, the divorce demographics of the Peach State can be as high as 18.9 percent in cities such as Atlanta. The main reasons for legal separations...
On behalf of Terri Herron Law | Jul 25, 2018 | Firm News, Property Division Issues
Getting a prenuptial agreement is becoming increasingly popular among millennials in Georgia and across the U.S. A survey of attorneys that was completed by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers found that more than half of the respondents reported that they had...
On behalf of Terri Herron Law | Jun 1, 2018 | Firm News, Property Division Issues
Georgia residents who are planning on getting married might consider adding a prenup to their list of things to do before the wedding. While the common misconception is that prenups are for rich people only, the reality is that these documents can work for all types...
On behalf of Terri Herron Law | May 16, 2018 | Firm News, Property Division Issues
Parents in some wealthy Georgia families might want their children to draw up prenuptial agreements when they marry. However, children may not always agree with this action. Therefore, it is best if people have this conversation with their children when they are young...
On behalf of Terri Herron Law | May 14, 2018 | Firm News, Property Division Issues
Divorcing your spouse is a painful and frustrating situation that can seem to drag on for a lifetime. It is especially difficult if there are several high value assets like homes, vehicles or cash between the two of you which need to be divided. It’s not...
On behalf of Terri Herron Law | Apr 24, 2018 | Firm News, Property Division Issues
When Georgia entrepreneurs get a divorce, they might wonder how their business will be affected. Because the business is an asset like any other, the first step will be to determine its value. This will likely require a professional appraiser. An appraiser looks at...
On behalf of Terri Herron Law | Apr 20, 2018 | Firm News, Property Division Issues
For many parents in Atlanta who make the decision to divorce, the end of their marriage can be accompanied by a great deal of concern for their children’s reaction to the split. Child custody, along with property division and other financial issues, can be one...
