For most divorcing couples, property division is one of the most important and high-stakes parts of the process. In Georgia, divorcing spouses must divide their marital assets equitably. Each party must get a fair share of the marital property, but the two of them are...
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Property Division Issues
Can you get the engagement and wedding rings back in divorce?
Typically, engagement and wedding rings aren’t among the assets that couples typically spend a lot of time battling over during divorce. Usually, gifts that a spouse receives individually (including those from their husband or wife) are considered separate property...
6 signs a spouse may be hiding assets
Sometimes, a spouse may resort to a premeditated plan to deny marital assets to the other spouse. One of those ways is to hide assets. In such situations, the spouse may have been doing so for a long time out of greed, and then simply sped up the process when he or...
3 things that could complicate property division in divorce
While the state sets out how you must divide property in a divorce, applying those rules to your situation is not always straightforward. As a married couple, you probably own more than you think. You likely have financial worth stored in many other forms, be it bank...
What does equitable division mean in a Georgia divorce?
For all practical purposes, your marriage is over – but you still have to get through the divorce. One of the biggest sticking points in most divorces is how to divide up the marital assets and debts. The more you know about how this process works in Georgia, the...
Is your spouse hiding marital assets?
Sometimes in a divorce, your ex-spouse may feel entitled to a certain property they hold dear – even though you contributed to its acquisition. As a result, you may not get the share you deserve if they fail to disclose such assets to the court before the division of...
How does marital waste affect your divorce?
Determining the division of your marital property is a crucial aspect of your divorce process. In Georgia, courts aim for an equitable distribution of assets. A spouse may attempt to hide assets, deplete marital finances or give away property out of spite. This...
Should we liquidate our assets before our Georgia divorce?
Complicated property division issues can turn even the most peaceful uncontested divorce in Atlanta into a conflict-filled nightmare. Aside from child-related matters, property division is one of the most dreaded aspects of ending a marriage. As more couples seek ways...
Why you might need a Qualified Domestic Relations Order when divorcing
When dividing assets in a divorce, you need to consider all the wealth you and your spouse own together. Some of the most valuable assets you might have are your retirement plans. Depending on your situation, you may well be entitled to a share of your spouse’s...
Can you keep your full 401(k) in your divorce?
Past posts on this blog touched upon the fact that retirement assets are subject to property division during your divorce in Georgia. After several years of contributing to your 401(k) (with the expectation that those funds will help fund your retirement plans), such...
