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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…
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…
Special Needs Trust and Georgia Divorce We recently had a case that went all the way to the Georgia Supreme Court. It was a divorce where the spouses had substantial assets and had been married more than 20 years. What made this case unique was that their child, still a minor, had a rare genetic disorder that resulted in multiple…
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…