Getting a divorce means determining what is and what is not considered marital property in Georgia. Some forms of property are counted as separate and cannot be divided up by a divorce court. You might wonder if an inheritance qualifies as separate property since...
property & debt division
How do courts distribute property in a divorce?
If you and your spouse contemplate getting a Georgia divorce, you need to be aware of some marital property division rules and procedures unique to Georgia. You probably already know that Georgia is not one of the community property states in which all property and...
What happens to shared debt during a divorce?
A divorce will almost inevitably involve dividing up property. When it comes time to settle the division of a couple's property during a divorce, the parties often focus on who will take possession of high value items such as homes, cars, and jewelry. They may...
Legal advocates for fair property and debt division outcomes
Dividing up martial property pursuant to a Georgia divorce can be a difficult process. Individuals may struggle to say goodbye to items they own with their soon-to-be exes due to sentimental connections or because of anger over losing out at benefiting from those...
Overview of how property division works in Georgia
Like most of the other states, Georgia is what is called an equitable division state when it comes to splitting property, and debts, between spouses who are divorcing or going through a formal separation process. What this means is that, unless the couple agrees to a...