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Negotiating your divorce can be a scary and daunting task for the unskilled and uneducated. Unlike buying a car or a house, the decisions made in your divorce settlement can have a great impact on your life and some of the decisions made are irreversible. The first...
In some contested divorces where both sides cannot agree on who should have custody of the children the Court or a Guardian Ad Litem can Order the parties to undergo a custody evaluation. The purpose of a custody evaluation is for a licensed therapist to make a...
Not every divorce trial needs expert witnesses. However, when used effectively, they can sway the course of a trial in favor of a husband or wife. Divorces involving complex estates, medical issues, alimony, hidden money, or contested custody issues may require the use of one or more expert witnesses. Using experts from different fields can be an excellent way to…
One of the most challenging tasks for a divorcing couple with children is creating a parenting plan that works best for the kids. You and your Cobb County child custody attorney have to think of and account for every detail, including creating a schedule that clearly indicates where the kids will spend school days, non-school days, weekends, holidays, and what…
In early April, Georgia’s governor issued a stay-at-home order for the state. While the order limits people from leaving their homes for most reasons, it doesn’t supersede existing custody orders. That means, at least in situations where the child and both custodial parents are healthy and showing no signs of COVID-19, the normal custody schedule should continue. Of course, nothing…
For many Georgians, the COVID-19 pandemic has been a financial disaster. Jobs disappeared overnight as businesses closed or scaled back. And while the federal relief effort will hopefully help people stay afloat through the crisis, many are currently facing the hard decision of which bills or financial commitments they’ll have to leave unpaid now and into the summer. Unfortunately, for…
Dear Clients and Friends, This letter is written to inform you about how the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic impacts your case. The Supreme Court of Georgia has issued an Order Declaring Judicial Emergency. The Superior Courts (where all of your domestic relations cases are filed) have followed suit. The courthouses are therefore closed for any nonessential legal matters for a period of…
More aging couples in Georgia and across the country are seeking to divorce. Bivek Brubaker & Prescott LLC encourages you to plan for your gray divorce in Georgia. Plan for Your Gray Divorce The first step in preparing for your Georgia gray divorce is to take stock of your own cash flow and your monthly expenses. Armed with your financial…
Retirement Benefits Dividing retirement benefits in a Georgia divorce can be complicated. There are many different types of retirement accounts, including an Individual Retirement Account (IRA), 401(k), pension, Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), 403(b), and annuities. Each type of retirement account is different when it comes to figuring out if it can be divided equitably in a divorce. It’s also important…
We get this question all the time. The answer is January 14. No, just kidding! Divorce can be extremely difficult and taxing—both emotionally and financially. There is no “best” time to file for divorce, but the circumstances at the time of the filing will have significant implications in your divorce settlement in Georgia. You should know about the circumstances listed…