In recent years, there has been a noticeable increase in divorces among older couples, what is known as “gray divorce,” which refers to a divorce between people over the age of 50. This trend might come as a surprise, given that we often associate divorce with younger...
Divorce
Are Separate Bank Accounts Part of Marital Property?
When you face divorce after a long marriage, the division of your assets and liabilities can be confusing. You likely have questions regarding how the courts divide property. Georgia divorce laws work to give each spouse an equitable share of marital property. A judge...
Q: Does the BAH differential still apply after a divorce?
A: It depends on several factors such as the military member's active status and rank, the location of the divorce and the details of the divorce settlement. The BAH (Basic Allowance for Housing) differential is a type of military compensation designed to help service...
What constitutes abandonment of marriage?
In many cases of marriage, there is a clear breakdown and legal path to separation and divorce. However, in other cases, the line between marriage and separation is not so clear. One of these cases is the abandonment of marriage, or when one spouse walks out on the...
What is the 10/10 rule in military divorces?
Few divorce cases are easy. The majority of cases involve several considerations as to how to split assets and marital property according to state laws and regulations. In military divorce cases, however, the proceedings must adhere to a set of additional laws and...
Can my spouse take half my retirement income in a divorce?
Divorce poses unique issues for older couples that they would not necessarily have faced when they were younger. Couples who divorce later in life often have significant assets they must split during property division. Does this mean that your spouse can take half...
3 FAQs about changing a Georgia child support order
When deciding on a child support amount, a family law judge may consider both the financial circumstances of each parent and the needs of shared children. However, this amount may not be set in stone after divorce. From a job loss, illness or major move to changing...