There are many reasons why Georgia stepparents might wish to adopt their stepchild. From providing emotional stability to the child to gaining legal protections that can include providing the child with insurance and a claim to inheritance, adopting a stepchild can be...
Family Law
Reasons why a Georgia divorce court might throw out your prenup
A prenuptial agreement can help protect your wealth, as well as give you and your spouse predictability in case you ever get a divorce. But the family court judge does not automatically have to accept your prenup as the guide for division of property. You or your ex...
What hidden assets may be uncovered during a divorce?
If you are a resident of Georgia who is considering divorce, you have multiple decisions to make. One of these is the issue of dividing your assets. Some of those assets may be hidden, even if you don't think of them as being so. Restricted stock units Restricted...
A new way to hide assets in divorce: Cryptocurrency
Though Bitcoin has taken investors on a rollercoaster ride of dizzying heights and abrupt declines, it has overall substantially increased in value over the past few years. At the beginning of 2017, it hovered around $1,000. By the end of the year it had soared to...
Forgotten marital assets that are hard to value
When Georgia residents go through a divorce, there are many things to handle. Splitting up the marital assets is one task on both parties' priority lists. Unfortunately, doing so isn't always as easy as splitting up the house, cars, bank accounts and retirement funds...
Are you financially prepared for an upcoming divorce?
If you're about to get divorced in Georgia, it's understandable to have some questions. One of the most common things you might be wondering is if you're financially ready for a divorce. Here are three ways to determine if you're sufficiently prepared. Have a clear...
Benefits of signing a prenuptial agreement before marriage
While the goal of marriage is to last a lifetime, this doesn't always happen. If you and your partner get married in Georgia but things don't work out as hoped, having a prenuptial agreement can help solve many legal issues that people deal with when separating from...
Planning for divorce in Georgia
The decision to dissolve your marriage is not one to make on a whim. If you are considering a divorce, you should realize the ramifications that it will have on every aspect of your life. Before you consult an attorney or file any paperwork in Evans, Georgia, you...
Should you sell your house during or after a divorce?
Many people in Georgia move out of their old house after filing for divorce. Once you've gotten out of your marriage, it seems like it's time to sell your house and start fresh. However, you might find yourself wondering if you should sell your house before or after...
Common causes of second and third marriage failures
Unfortunately, half of all first marriages in Georgia and other U.S. states fail. While that percentage sounds bleak, many individuals who have gone through a divorce expect that their future marriages will be more successful. The reality is that second, and even...
