On Behalf of The Law Offices of Abbott & Abbott, P.C. | Sep 5, 2018 | Firm News
One of the most contentious issues spouses will generally have to contend with during divorce proceedings is the subject of alimony. Georgia has very specific laws on the books concerning how much alimony the ex-spouses will need to pay and receive,...
On Behalf of The Law Offices of Abbott & Abbott, P.C. | Jul 26, 2018 | Firm News
If you have been experiencing marital issues for some time, the prospect of divorce might be lurking in your mind, but perhaps it seems like too permanent an action to take at the moment. Many couples in this situation opt for a trial separation before making a...
On Behalf of The Law Offices of Abbott & Abbott, P.C. | Jun 15, 2018 | Firm News
Divorce is a stressful time for anyone, but if you are a business owner, you may have additional worries on your mind. How much is your business at risk as you move through the divorce proceedings, and how much is your spouse entitled to in terms of a divorce...
On Behalf of The Law Offices of Abbott & Abbott, P.C. | May 11, 2018 | Firm News
In the category of what has changed significantly about marriage in the 21st century, add the fact that more couples are eschewing joint bank accounts and electing to keep their finances separate. Sociologists and others who study this sort of thing site numerous...
On Behalf of The Law Offices of Abbott & Abbott, P.C. | Mar 30, 2018 | Firm News
Alimony is a monetary award paid by ex-spouse to support the other spouse. The payments can be temporary and used for rehabilitative purposes, or permanent, continuing indefinitely. Alimony is awarded to either spouse based on the needs of the requesting party and the...
On Behalf of The Law Offices of Abbott & Abbott, P.C. | Nov 10, 2017 | Blog, Firm News
There are a lot of questions you may have when going through a divorce. How much does a divorce cost? Do I have to go to court, or are there more amicable ways to end my marriage? How does mediation work in Georgia? Fortunately, there are other options you can take...
On Behalf of The Law Offices of Abbott & Abbott, P.C. | Oct 5, 2017 | Child Custody, Firm News
Couples in the South are more likely to divorce than married couples elsewhere in the country. A report by CNN stated that part of this could be due to the fact couples in the South, which includes states like Georgia, Kentucky and Alabama, are more likely to...
On Behalf of The Law Offices of Abbott & Abbott, P.C. | Sep 5, 2017 | Divorce, Firm News
Yes, high-income couples can have an uncontested divorce. In fact, many do, and their divorces can be finalized in a mere two or three months. Whether a divorce is contested or uncontested is unrelated to how much money the couple earns, but rather depends on whether...
On Behalf of The Law Offices of Abbott & Abbott, P.C. | Aug 10, 2017 | Firm News, Property Division
Georgia has a relatively high divorce rate, compared to other states in the country. According to recent data, there are approximately 11 divorces for every 1,000 residents. There is much for a divorcing couple to determine throughout the divorcing process. One of the...
On Behalf of The Law Offices of Abbott & Abbott, P.C. | Jul 10, 2017 | Firm News, Visitation Rights
As a grandparent, your grandchildren are probably some of the most important and valuable people in your life, and to maintain strong relationships with them, visits are generally necessary. Family situations can prove quite complicated, however, and sometimes parents...