What Does Legal Separation in Georgia Look Like? Legal separation happens when a married couple chooses to live separately without officially ending their marriage through divorce. Unlike many states, spouses do not need to file a legal separation action prior to filing for a divorce. However, either spouse in a marriage can pursue an action for separate maintenance, […]
If My Spouse Committed Adultery, Does it Affect Alimony? Divorce is already emotionally difficult enough, but it can be even harder to navigate when there is adultery involved. You might have a slew of questions about alimony when adultery is cited as your reason for separation. Examples of questions may include: Will I still have […]
Explained: Contested and Uncontested Divorce When a marriage dissolves, it’s the beginning of a series of difficult decisions both parties will have to make. After deciding to end the marriage, one of the first decisions both individuals need to make is whether they want a contested or uncontested divorce. Both a contested and uncontested divorce […]
Tips for Handling the Holidays After a Divorce Going into this year of holiday festivities after divorce will look very different than in previous years. It can also be a painful reminder of the past before the divorce. Whether your divorce was cordial or filled with tension, there’s an opportunity for new holiday traditions. This […]
What Qualifies as a High Asset Divorce? Not every divorce is the same. In a high asset divorce, there is more at stake financially. Assets that may be at risk include shared bank accounts, business assets, and investments – to name a few. It’s no secret that a high asset divorce can be overwhelming and […]
What is a Postnuptial Agreement? Postnuptial agreements are similar to prenuptial agreements; however, the contract is written after a couple marries. There are many reasons why a married couple may consider getting a postnuptial agreement. Whether it is to safeguard money for children from a previous marriage or for a spouse looking to protect their […]
What is a Prenuptial Agreement? A prenuptial agreement, or prenup, is a legal document that a couple executes before they marry to determines the division of property in the event of a future divorce. Although it may not be romantic, having an open and honest financial conversation before the wedding day can be positive and […]
Four Ways for Business Owners to Protect Their Company During a Divorce Your business is the most important asset in your life. It’s how you’re able to pay the bills and the place where you’ve invested hundreds of hours and resources. But just like any other asset in your life, it needs to be protected. […]
What is Equitable Division? Equitable division is the process of dividing assets and debts during a divorce. In many cases there is an equal division of assets between the spouses, with each keeping one-half of the assets. However, a judge or a jury deciding how to divide the assets between the parties may divide them […]
Why Is Listing Your Debts & Assets Important? The beginning of the divorce process is one of the first steps into a new future. It’s an emotional and confusing time as you and your spouse begin to separate personal items, as well as finances. It’s more than necessary to list your assets and debts accurately […]
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The Augusta, Eastern Georgia law firm of Boudreaux Law Firm, serves Eastern GA and the CSRA, including the cities of Augusta, Evans, Martinez, Blythe, Hephzibah, Grovetown, Harlem,
Waynesboro, Appling, Thomson, Louisville, Lincolnton, Aiken, North Augusta, and Peach Island, as well as Columbia County, Richmond County, Burke County, Jefferson County, McDuffie County,
Lincoln County, Aiken County, and Edgefield County
