One of the first questions people have when considering a divorce is how much of their property they will get to keep. Almost everyone has heard a horror story about a stay-at-home parent left homeless or a working spouse who loses everything from their home to their...
Divorces can be painful, frustrating and draining. If you’re going through one now, then you know that the emotional toll is just as difficult as the financial. The good news is that there are steps you can take to make your divorce easier on yourself. Taking steps to...
There may come a point in your marriage when you realize that it’s not working. You’ve tried everything but have yet to get your relationship back on track. This could lead you to consider divorce. Once you come to the conclusion that divorce is the best answer to...
Yes, divorce is a very stressful time. You now have to split everything you built together. Because of this, you'll likely have many questions Some of these questions may include: Who keeps the house? How will our financial assets be separated? To which assets am I...
Property division can be among the most pressing concerns for divorcing spouses. When it comes to the distribution of high-value and sentimental assets like a family home, it may help you to first understand the basics of marital property laws in Georgia. What...
Even if you know that divorce is necessary to improve your life, it’s safe to assume you still have questions and concerns about the impact it will have on your future. It’s important to prepare your finances for life after divorce, as the steps you take now will...
While divorce rates have fallen or leveled off for most age groups, one out of every four people going through a divorce in the United States is 50 or older, and the rate for so-called gray divorces has doubled in the past 25 years. While experts point to many reasons...
Divorce is an emotionally taxing procedure. To add to the stress of it all, it’s also costly. When making the decision to divorce, it’s a good idea to map out a financial plan for yourself. Although it can be a daunting task, doing so can protect your financial needs...
When you go through a divorce, you may have an idea for how you and your spouse should divide your assets. But how do you split your debt? You and your spouse likely have both separate and joint debt. Between a house mortgage, car loans, student loans and credit...
