If your former spouse is paying you child support in Georgia, you likely have heard that you must spend this money on your kids’ basic needs. While this certainly is true, it does not represent the whole truth. FindLaw explains that child support must go for your...
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Who gets the horses in a divorce in Georgia?
Going through a divorce can be difficult enough without the fear of potentially losing your beloved horses to your soon-to-be ex-spouse. Horses are property in the eyes of Georgia law. This means they could be subject to the state’s equitable distribution laws during...
Issues around grey divorce
Divorce can happen to anyone at any point in life, though recent statistics reveal certain trends. One study says that during the 1990s 10 percent of divorced people were over the age of 50. Newer research says that 25 percent of people going though a divorce are in...
New year sees a rise in divorce rates
The end of the winter holidays often means a return to routine for many families here in Georgia. For some, it can also mean big changes, including divorce. Experts say that they often see a rise in divorce rates at the start of each year and there are several reasons...
