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How Does the Legal Presumption of Legitimacy Affect Contested Legitimation Cases?
For people looking into the paternity of a child and related issues such as child custody, visitation, and support, a significant factor can be the legal presumption of legitimacy. Understanding what it is and how it can affect contested legitimation cases is...
Can A Spouse Unilaterally Sell The Marital Home
The answer to whether a spouse can unilaterally sell the marital home is that it depends. It depends on two (2) main circumstances specifically: How the Property is titled: If the property is in your spouse's name alone then the property can be sold without your...
Adultery As A Ground For Divorce
Adultery is one of thirteen grounds that you can choose from when obtaining a divorce. Adultery can be found in the conduct of either party after the marriage. There are some circumstances where adultery cannot be utilized as a ground for divorce. O.C.G.A § 19-5-4...
Business Owners and Divorce
Business Owners have special considerations that must be addressed during a divorce. It is often said that all divorces are different and this is especially true for a business owner. Here are just (5) issues that make this type of divorce unique and why experienced...
How To Split An IRA In Divorce
In Georgia, an IRA in a divorce is treated like other liquid assets of the parties if acquired during marriage. IRA stands for Individual Retirement Account and delays paying taxes on money until it is withdrawn. Although similar to a 401 (K), it is not managed by an...