Georgia residents and others who are in unhappy relationships should not feel as if they have to stay with their partners. However, it is also important to know that a separation or divorce won't immediately solve a person's problems. For instance, parents who weren't...
Divorce
The emotional and financial costs of gray divorce
Gray divorces are becoming far more common in Georgia and around the country even though the overall divorce rate remains fairly stable. In 1990, only one in 10 divorces involved spouses over the age of 50. That figure has now risen to one in four. This trend has...
Protecting a business with a prenuptial agreement
Georgia business owners can use a prenuptial agreement to protect their company in case of divorce. The prenup can specify how the business will be valued and what the other future spouse is entitled to.Establishing a method of valuation can mean it is not necessary...
Divorcing parents should not overburden their kids
Georgia parents who are divorcing know the stress the process can cause. It can be taxing in any number of ways. It can also be hard on their kids. The effects of their parents divorcing can be severe on the children, and it can impact them intio adulthood. Studies...
Protecting a financial future after getting divorced
There are several steps that individuals in Georgia can take to protect their savings in the event of a divorce. First, it can be a good idea to create a budget that will take into account housing, health care and other expenses a person will need to pay on his or her...
Tips for co-parenting a teenager
For some divorced Georgia parents, co-parenting a teenager can present some challenges. Some parents may assume that the teen is mature enough to need less hands-on parenting. While teens do need to be treated differently from younger children, it is still important...
Health and life insurance coverage concerns during split
When Georgia couples are going through a divorce, they have many issues to negotiate. Often, as a result, concerns about insurance policies are forgotten. However, health and life insurance policies are two types of insurance that should be addressed during the split....
Financial imbalance could make divorce more likely
Over the years, more women in Georgia have developed active, flourishing careers. Many people who enter a marriage expect that both spouses will contribute financially to maintaining the household. However, some studies indicate that couples in which the wife earns...
Equitable division of property for stay-at-home parents
When Georgia couples get divorced, they are supposed to divide property equitably. This could mean that the contributions of each spouse will be considered when a court decides how to divide property. It can be difficult to determine these contributions if one partner...
How to claim children on taxes after divorce
Georgia parents who get a divorce may run into some conflict when tax time arrives if they have not agreed on who will claim the child as a dependent on their taxes. If both parents claim their child, the IRS accepts the claim on the first return received.In a...