Community Property Laws in Georgia Protecting your financial interests and wellbeing requires you to understand how Georgia courts view property and assets you share with your spouse. Separate and marital (or community) property are treated differently in Georgia family courts. […]
How Separate Property Laws in Georgia Protect You and Your Property When two people divorce, they must decide how to divide shared assets and property. If they can’t agree on the terms, then it’s up to the family courts to […]
Marital Fault in Georgia Family Law There are many reasons why couples choose to divorce. In some cases, misconduct on the part of one or both parties may be the cause. This can include adultery, abandonment, physical or emotional violence, […]
How to Protect Marital Property in Marriage and Divorce Married couples have assets they acquired before and during the marriage. Shared property allows you and your spouse to enjoy the benefits that real estate, retirement and investment accounts, and other […]
Marriage License Requirements in Georgia Obtaining a marriage license is a must when getting married in a civil or religious ceremony. Each state in the U.S. has its own requirements for couples looking to obtain a marriage license. The license […]
What to Do When Legally Changing Your Name in a Marriage Although more people are choosing to keep their unmarried surnames, it’s important to understand the legal considerations if you are considering a name change after your married. It’s especially […]
The Role of Prenuptial Agreements in Your Estate Plan Estate planning can protect you and your family’s long-term wellbeing by securing assets and establishing how they’ll be handled before and after you’ve passed away. There are many estate planning tools […]
Prenuptial Agreements: How to Protect Your Financial Interests and Avoid Your Spouse’s Debts Finances play a big role in any marriage. But they play an even bigger role when couples decide to go their separate ways and divorce. The financial […]
How a Prenuptial Agreement Can Protect Your Premarital Assets in a Divorce Protecting your interests is the most important thing when going through a divorce. The assets you and your spouse acquired during the marriage are at risk of being […]
Why You Need Full Disclosure in Your Prenuptial Agreement Couples can take many steps to protect their financial interests. Prenuptial agreements make it easy to resolve disputes in the event of a divorce. A prenuptial agreement outlines how both parties […]