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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…
Research shows the typical marrying age is about 30 years old. Millennials are just starting to reach their prime working and spending years, and – so far – most members of this generation are not married. However, for Millennials who are thinking about tying the knot, we’d like to offer a few words of advice: One Word: Pre-Nup As you…
We often come across situations where one spouse logs on to the other’s computer or e-mail in order to look for evidence of adultery, financial wrongdoing or other improprieties. But before you snoop, you should know you may face civil and criminal liability for the unauthorized access to electronic data. The Georgia Computer Systems Protection Act The Georgia Computer Systems…
On June 26, 2015, the US Supreme Court ruled that all states must: Recognize a marriage between two people of the same sex Issue marriage licenses for same-sex couples who apply for them Recognizing Gay Marriage in Georgia In the past, gay couples have not been able to legally marry in the State of Georgia. Some Georgia homosexual couples got…
At Bivek Brubaker & Prescott, we often receive questions about Georgia alimony laws from our clients as they enter into the divorce process. It’s wise to educate yourself about this important topic. To help you on your journey, we’ve compiled some of our most frequent alimony questions: There is no standardized formula to determine alimony (like there is for child support). Alimony…
Divorce negotiations can be scary and daunting, even if you’re normally confident and fearless. Unlike buying a car or a house, a divorce settlement has more power to impact your life – and some of the decisions are irreversible. There are several key aspects to effective divorce negotiations. In addition to working with your Marietta family law attorney, the best…