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Identifying financial discrepancies in a divorce

Money often plays a central role in many a marital dispute. In some situations, it may even contribute to the irrevocable breakdown of a marriage. A spouse experiencing this should pay close attention to their partner’s actions, especially if they suspect some assets are being hidden. Today’s electronic world may make it easier for some […]

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How can my ex-spouse receive my retirement benefits in a divorce?

In Georgia, courts divide property and assets on an equitable basis. In other words, they attempt to distribute your property fairly. That includes all property classified as marital property. Separate property—like gifts or inheritances—does not go through the division process. In considering what is fair, courts factor in matters like home and property contributions or even contributions

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Distribution of student loan debt in divorce

High levels of student loan debt are causing financial difficulties for college graduates in Georgia and throughout the country, and going through a divorce makes this kind of debt even more challenging. Any debt acquired before marriage remains the sole responsibility of the original borrower, but debt taken out during the marriage may be divided

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Dixie Chicks singer petitions court to validate prenup

Georgia residents who follow country music may be aware that Natalia Maines, who is best known for being a member of the Grammy Award-winning Dixie Chicks, and her actor husband Adrian Pasdar have decided to divorce after 17 years of marriage. Maines filed the papers citing irreconcilable differences in 2017. Media reports reveal that the

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