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There are many misconceptions when it comes to divorce, child support, child custody, alimony, and the fair division of property and debts. These common divorce myths usually stem from a lack of accurate information or an abundance of misinformation. Here are the top five common myths when it comes to Georgia divorce, child support, and custody. Georgia Divorce Myth #1:…
It’s hard not to get emotional when it comes to your kids. You want what’s best for them, and you might have strong ideas about what that means. But if you’re involved in a Marietta child custody case, you’ll have to push the stress aside as you navigate court appearances, possible custody evaluations, and negotiations with your ex-partner. How to…
In any divorce, it can be tricky splitting up assets, dividing debt, and finding a custody arrangement that works best for the kids. Even when couples enter divorce proceedings with the best intentions to move quickly and not argue over details, it’s still a lot to process and work out—especially when emotions are high. When we see clients looking for…
One of the hardest tasks for a divorcing couple with children is creating a parenting plan that works best for the kids. You and your child custody attorneys have to think of and account for every detail, creating a schedule that maps out where the kids will spend school days, weekends, holidays, and vacations. It will include contact arrangements and…
The Georgia divorce attorneys at Bivek Brubaker & Prescott LLC have handled divorces all over the state for more than a decade. We’ve seen just about every scenario you can think of – including a husband who insisted he be allowed to sit naked in the hot tub in his front yard! Once you file for divorce, your spouse will…
Some of the most challenging and sensitive divorces are those involving physical or emotional abuse. At Bivek Brubaker & Prescott, we’ve helped victims of emotional and physical abuse as they’ve gone through divorces involving narcissistic personality disorder. When you have a narcissist in your family, you and your children may suffer from narcissistic abuse. This is a specific form of…
When dealing with a Marietta divorce involving a child custody dispute, our clients often ask us: “What do I have to do to get full custody of my son or daughter?” We use these opportunities to educate our clients about confusing custody terms and to clarify common misunderstandings about custody rights in Georgia. First, it is important to understand there…
If you are facing a Georgia divorce and you own a business with your spouse (or if your spouse owns a business), be prepared for some complicated, unique issues. The attorneys at Bivek Brubaker & Prescott have handled many complex divorces involving closely-held family businesses where both spouses worked in the company or were involved in the venture in some…
How is property divided in a divorce in Georgia? In a Georgia divorce, if the parties proceed to trial, a judge must fairly divide the marital property in a process known as equitable division, unless the parties decide to take the issue to a jury. Marital property includes the property acquired during the marriage. Although title to the property is…
How is debt divided in a Georgia divorce? According to Georgia law, all debts that happened during the marriage will be equitably, or fairly, divided. However, equitably doesn’t always mean equally. DOES TITLE MATTER? The title does not matter. For example, if your spouse has major credit card debt in their name alone, these debts can still be judged as…