The Georgia law firm of Bader Law Injury Lawyers has the experience you need to help make your divorce as uncomplicated as possible. We work hard to minimize your stress during this difficult time and to resolve all the issues in your divorce reasonably and cost-effectively.
What Divorce Issues do You Handle?
Just because divorce is all too common in Georgia and throughout the United States, it doesn’t mean that it’s easy. Many issues need to be handled before your divorce is final. These include:
Uncontested Divorce
In an uncontested divorce, both of you agree on the issues you need to finalize. However, just because you agree doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t seek your own individual legal representation to ensure that everything is done correctly.
Contested Divorce
In a contested divorce, one or both of you can’t agree on some of the issues that need to be decided. This can lead to arguments that may cloud both of your judgment. Your Smyrna divorce attorney will handle all the communication necessary with your spouse or their attorney as you all work together to finalize the separation.
Property Division
The division of assets is generally one of the hottest issues that are debated during a divorce. The state of Georgia recognizes that all the property you and your spouse acquired during the time you were married should be equitably split. This doesn’t always mean a 50/50 split, but rather it should be as equal as possible. This can become quite a complicated process.
Some of the property that will need to be split may include but not be limited to:
- Furniture, Artwork and other collectibles
- Investment Real Estate
- Marital Home
- Pensions, IRA”s and 401(k)
- Secondary Homes
- Stocks, bonds, and mutual funds
- Vehicles, RVs and boats
Any debts that were acquired during your marriage that are outstanding will need to be equitably divided between the two of you as well. This may include a mortgage, credit card debt, personal loans, car loans, etc.
Child Custody
If you have any minor children, child custody will need to be decided upon, and this can become very emotional for both of you. Your Smyrna divorce lawyer will be able to help you reach a plan upon both legal and physical child custody will be decided.
Child Support
Family courts in Georgia have stated that both you and your ex-spouse are required to support your child. This is done through child support payments that are required to be paid every month. A calculation determines your child support payment amount with a unique formula that is dictated by Georgia law.
Alimony
In the state of Georgia, alimony, sometimes referred to as spousal support, is not guaranteed. Some factors are used to determine whether or not alimony will be considered.
Spousal support is calculated and awarded by the Georgia court, but there’s no set formula in place for these types of payments. Some of the factors a Georgia court may consider:
- Living standards by each spouse while they were living together
- Length of your marriage
- The receiving spouse’s physical condition, age, skillset, and earning potential
- The paying spouse’s earning capacity, financial statements, and debts
- Non-income producing contributions to your marriage
In Georgia, spousal support may be temporary, generally while the divorce is ongoing, but it can also be permanent.
For a free legal consultation with a divorce lawyer serving Smyrna, call (404) 888-8888
What is the Waiting Period for A Smyrna, Georgia Divorce?
In the state of Georgia, it may take 31 days for your divorce to be finalized. However, it’s generally an uncontested divorce that takes such little time. If your divorce is contested, it will generally take longer than 31 days.
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Contact Our Divorce Attorneys About Your Case
The Smyrna divorce attorneys at Bader Law Injury Lawyers understand that if you are going through a divorce, you may experience financial stress. That’s why our goal is to provide you with top-notch legal services at a reasonable price. We will analyze your case to determine what your situation may cost, and our team will work to keep the costs as low as possible.
The divorce attorneys at Bader Law Injury Lawyers are ready to get to work on your case. We understand that you may be overwhelmed by your divorce, but we want to assure you that, with our help, there is a light at the end of the tunnel.
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