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When a Georgia judge orders "permanent" alimony, many assume it's truly permanentāan unchangeable obligation lasting until death or remarriage. But Georgia law allows modification of permanent alimony under specific circumstances, and understanding the six-month rule...
When navigating the complex world ofĀ alimonyĀ during aĀ divorce, it is essential to have accurate information and expert guidance to ensure a fair outcome for both parties. Unfortunately, misconceptions about alimony abound, leading to confusion and potential legal...
TheĀ divorceĀ process can be very overwhelming. In addition to emotionally coming to grips with the end of your marriage, you may have to find a new place to live, decide on issues involvingĀ child custodyĀ andĀ child support, and divide up property with your ex-spouse....
Alimony is one of the most controversial areas of divorce under Georgia law. Some people are obligated to pay it and resent that fact. Others rely upon it for their survival. In times past, when a couple decided to end their marriage, alimony was awarded very...
Historically, Georgian men have worked outside the home more often than women, and their wifes stayed home to raise their children. This has led to an inclination for men going through a divorce to be more hesitant to request or pursue spousal support than women. A...
Spouses in Gwinnett County, Georgia, that stop working to stay at home and raise children have traditionally been cared for after a divorce through spousal support payments. But courts may no longer look favorably on such arrangements, however, leaving the...
In a Georgia divorce case in which there is a large disparity in income between the spouses, or where one of the spouses has a limited work history, alimony may be appropriate. If alimony is ordered, the payments may have an impact on each spouse's taxes, and they...
Alimony is a legal device that can help balance the finances of divorcing spouses here in Georgia, particularly when there is a large discrepancy in their earning levels. However, as we covered in a recent post, when alimony is ordered, each spouse must follow all...
Georgia residents may have a general idea of what alimony is. Alimony is applied when there is a large discrepancy in the incomes of divorcing spouses, but the receiving party should not abuse its application. When a permanent alimony obligation has been imposed, the...
Spousal support is a means to keep spouses on similar financial footing after a divorce and to prevent putting a lower income spouse at a disadvantage simply because he or she gave up career advances during the marriage in order to take care of the family. A court has...
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