Category: Divorce

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 […]

In Georgia divorce cases, digital evidence can be discovered and used in court just like physical documents. Text messages, emails, social media posts, and other electronic records are all fair game during the discovery process. If you're going through a divorce, you need to understand how to protect your digital data while also preserving evidence […]

Divorce and family mediation is an opportunity to resolve family law matters in a way that keeps all parties involved, limits the decisions the court must make, and protects the family's privacy. In matters related to divorce and custody disputes, it is often in the best interest of all involved to come to an agreement […]

When dividing property in a Georgia divorce, couples often focus on obvious assets like the house and bank accounts while overlooking retirement benefits, stock options, digital assets, Social Security, and more. Georgia follows equitable distribution principles, meaning courts divide marital property fairly based on each couple's circumstances. Missing even one significant asset could cost you […]

January is the start of a brand new year. For some people, it is the ideal time to make a big decision, such as a fresh start on life. That is why this month is often referred to as “Divorce Month.” If you are thinking about divorce, having a skilled divorce attorney by your side […]

Making the decision to file for divorce at any time of the year requires careful consideration of your needs, future implications, and the legal process. At the end of the year, you will need to take a few extra steps to ensure the process goes as expected. By working with a Georgia divorce attorney from […]