When a marriage ends, there are typically one of two ways it can end in the eyes of the law – divorce or annulment. By definition, a divorce legally ends a valid marriage, while an annulment is a formal declaration that a marriage was legally invalid. There are many reasons why one or both partners… Read more about The Difference Between Divorces & Annulments in Georgia
Legal separation happens when a married couple chooses to live separately without officially ending their marriage through divorce. Unlike many states, spouses do not need to file a legal separation action prior to filing for a divorce. However, either spouse in a marriage can pursue an action for separate maintenance, which is intended to resolve all of the… Read more about What Does Legal Separation in Georgia Look Like?
Divorce is already emotionally difficult enough, but it can be even harder to navigate when there is adultery involved. You might have a slew of questions about alimony when adultery is cited as your reason for separation. Examples of questions may include: Will I still have to give my spouse alimony if I can prove… Read more about How Adultery Affects Alimony in a Divorce
When a marriage dissolves, it’s the beginning of a series of difficult decisions both parties will have to make. After deciding to end the marriage, one of the first decisions both individuals need to make is whether they want a contested or uncontested divorce. Both a contested and uncontested divorce have their pros and cons,… Read more about Contested v. Uncontested Divorce
Going into this year of holiday festivities after divorce will look very different than in previous years. It can also be a painful reminder of the past before the divorce. Whether your divorce was cordial or filled with tension, there’s an opportunity for new holiday traditions. This year, take a chance to reflect on what… Read more about How to Handle the Holidays After a Divorce
Not every divorce is the same. In a high asset divorce, there is more at stake financially. Assets that may be at risk include shared bank accounts, business assets, and investments – to name a few. It’s no secret that a high asset divorce can be overwhelming and complicated. However, with these tips, you can… Read more about What to Know Going into a High Asset Divorce
Postnuptial agreements are similar to prenuptial agreements; however, the contract is written after a couple marries. There are many reasons why a married couple may consider getting a postnuptial agreement. Whether it is to safeguard money for children from a previous marriage or for a spouse looking to protect their business – a postnuptial agreement… Read more about What is a Postnuptial Agreement?
A prenuptial agreement, or prenup, is a legal document that a couple executes before they marry to determines the division of property in the event of a future divorce. Although it may not be romantic, having an open and honest financial conversation before the wedding day can be positive and smart in the long run…. Read more about What is a Prenuptial Agreement?
Your business is the most important asset in your life. It’s how you’re able to pay the bills and the place where you’ve invested hundreds of hours and resources. But just like any other asset in your life, it needs to be protected. Nobody plans for a divorce, but up to 39 percent of marriages… Read more about Going Through Divorce as a Business Owner
Equitable division is the process of dividing assets and debts during a divorce. In many cases there is an equal division of assets between the spouses, with each keeping one-half of the assets. However, a judge or a jury deciding how to divide the assets between the parties may divide them un-equally depending upon what… Read more about Assets Subject to Equitable Division in Georgia
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The Augusta, Eastern Georgia law firm of Boudreaux Law Firm, serves Eastern GA and the CSRA, including the cities of Augusta, Evans, Martinez, Blythe, Hephzibah, Grovetown, Harlem, Waynesboro, Appling, Thomson, Louisville, Lincolnton and Peach Island, as well as Columbia County, Richmond County, Burke County, Jefferson County, McDuffie County and Lincoln County.
