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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…
SETTING THE STAGE Most individuals considering a prenuptial agreement will probably tell you that they are dreading having the “prenup” conversation with their fiancée or fiancé. People fear discussing prenuptial agreements because of the discomfort and stress it puts on a relationship otherwise focused on wedding and honeymoon planning. People fear post-nuptial agreements because of the potential to derail an…
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…
We had a case recently where an engagement was broken, and the man who had proposed took the engagement ring from the woman’s nightstand and refused to give it back. It was an expensive ring, and my client—the woman—wanted it back. She felt that it was her former fiancé’s behavior that caused the engagement to be broken off. The case…
A temporary protective order (TPO) in Georgia gives you protection from domestic violence situations, including an abusive spouse or partner. Temporary protective orders can offer help in various forms of relief, such as: Order your abusive partner to move out of your home and leave you and your children alone Gain possession of your shared home and force your abusive…
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…