Category: Property Division

If your spouse dies before your Georgia divorce is finalized, the divorce case automatically ends. You become a widow or widower rather than a divorced person. The marriage terminates by death instead of a court decree, and your legal affairs shift from divorce court to probate court. This change affects everything from property rights to […]

You decided to divorce. You want to move on with your future, but you cannot until the loose ends are tied up. Who gets the house in a Georgia divorce? That is just one of the factors you must consider throughout this process. Meet with Attorney Sharon Jackson, LLC, if you are facing these critical […]

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 […]

A common issue that needs resolution in divorce cases is property division. Laws dictating how property and debts will be divided vary from state to state. In Georgia, marital property is divided equitably, and we explain how in this article. If you need legal advice for your specific situation, please consult our experienced divorce attorney. […]

Dividing intellectual property (IP) is one of the most intricate aspects of asset division during a divorce in Georgia. From patents and copyrights to royalties and trademarks, these intangible assets often hold significant financial and emotional value, making their division a complex legal challenge. This article explores how intellectual property is handled in the Georgia […]

Even if the house is in your name, a wife will get half of it should several conditions exist and if the court allows it. Let’s outline those conditions by first looking at how property division is handled in a Georgia divorce. The key question to keep in mind is not, "Whose name is the […]

Most pet owners consider their furry counterparts part of the family. However, Georgia Law doesn’t regard them the same way. Instead, it treats pets as property.  As such, pet custody remains contentious for divorcing couples. Case in point: The high-profile celebrity divorce cases of Britney Spears, Drew Barrymore and Tiger Woods.  While you may wish […]

Georgia is not a community property state. This means that during divorce, the spouses do not automatically split the marital assets 50/50. Instead, Georgia courts follow an equitable distribution approach for property division following a separation.  Equitable means fair, and fair doesn’t always mean equal. In some cases, an equitable distribution of property will result […]