Category: Divorce

National Estate Planning Awareness Week is October 19th through the 25th this year. As we recognize the importance of estate planning, we also need to think about what happens when life changes. As a divorce lawyer in Gwinnett County, Attorney Sharon Jackson LLC can help you make decisions right for your future. Estate planning after […]

In Georgia, divorcing couples can divide their assets through mediation by working with a neutral mediator to reach an agreement on how to split marital property fairly. Georgia follows equitable distribution principles, meaning assets are divided fairly but not necessarily equally, taking into account factors like each spouse's contributions, financial circumstances, and needs. Agreements reached […]

Military protective orders and civilian protective orders serve different purposes in Georgia divorce cases, but can work together to protect victims of family violence. A military protective order is issued by a commander, while family violence protective orders are issued by Georgia civil courts. Under federal law, civilian protective orders have full force on military […]

Gen X is getting older, and surprisingly, more are considering divorce than ever before. Studies indicate that a larger group of people are seeking divorce after the age of 50 - including Gen X, Generation Jones and Boomers. A "gray divorce," as it is called, can prove to be a good move for anyone who […]

If you pay or receive support in Georgia, a new marriage brings real questions. Does alimony stop? Does child support go up or down? Does your new spouse's paycheck count against you? The short answer is that remarriage hits alimony and child support very differently. One can end the day when you say "I do." […]

If you're divorced, you may be able to collect Social Security benefits based on your former spouse's work record. Federal law allows ex-spouses to claim benefits if the marriage lasted at least 10 years, you're currently unmarried, and you're 62 or older. These benefits can equal up to half of what your ex-spouse receives at […]

Remarriage can change several aspects of your divorce agreement in Georgia. If you're receiving alimony and decide to remarry, those payments typically end automatically under Georgia family law. However, if you're paying alimony and you remarry, your obligation continues. Child support and custody arrangements may also be modified when either parent remarries, but the process […]

March is Women’s History Month, a time to recognize the strength, resilience, and progress of women across generations. It is also a powerful reminder that financial independence is one of the most important forms of empowerment. With International Women’s Day on March 8, this month is the ideal time to talk about how to protect […]

Divorce affects nearly every aspect of your financial life – including insurance. Yet divorce and insurance coverage is one of the most overlooked areas during a Georgia divorce. Failing to update policies can leave you exposed to liability, uninsured, or financially vulnerable long after your divorce decree is finalized. As part of your divorce planning, […]

When a spouse struggles with addiction, it can serve as legal grounds for divorce in Georgia and significantly affect child custody, property division, and alimony decisions. Georgia law recognizes both habitual intoxication and habitual drug addiction as fault-based reasons to end a marriage, though you can also file under no-fault grounds if you prefer privacy […]