Posts by Scott Shaw
How should you prepare yourself financially for a divorce in the State of Georgia?
If there is a chance that you may be getting divorced, there are certain steps that you should take in order to prepare yourself. While you can never predict exactly what path your life will take, you can do everything possible to protect yourself in the event that your marriage does take a turn for…
Read MoreWhat is the legal process for Divorce?
In Georgia, the process for filing divorce starts with one spouse filing a Complaint for Divorce in the Superior Court in the County that has proper venue (see “where do I file for divorce in the State of Georgia”). The Complaint for Divorce must be signed and notarized by the party filing the complaint. Thereafter…
Read MoreWhat grounds or reason for divorce do I need to get a divorce in the State of Georgia?
Georgia law lists 13 different grounds for obtaining a divorce from your spouse. Of these, the most common ground is that the marriage is irretrievably broken, with no chance of reconciliation. The next most common grounds are adultery, and then cruelty. Habitual intoxication is still sometimes used, as is abandonment. The grounds for divorce really…
Read MoreDoes it matter who files first for divorce in Georgia?
There are some advantages to filing for divorce before your spouse does in the state of Georgia, depending on your situation. While the importance of filing first may differ from case to case, there are some circumstances in which filing first gives you a clear advantage over your spouse, particularly if your case proceeds to…
Read MoreRepresenting clients in high asset divorces in the State of Georgia
Shaw Law Firm LLC does represent clients in high asset divorce. We have experience in cases from representing CEOs and Chairman of the Board from NASDAQ listed corporations, to professional athletes and professionals. Representing high asset divorces are perhaps the most challenging cases in a Georgia divorce. One of the biggest challenges is setting expectations. In…
Read MoreIn a Georgia divorce, what happens if an asset increases in value?
This question, of what happens in a Georgia divorce, if an asset increases in value since the parties’ marriage will often leave room for legal argument, but in general if an asset increases in value simply because of market forces (e.g. stock you owned prior to marriage and did nothing with, simply appreciates) that appreciation…
Read MoreWill my Georgia divorce go to mediation and will it settle?
Mediation and Settlement in Georgia Divorce Cases The best settlements in a case are based upon the relative strengths of your case. A mistake that is often made is thinking you will get what you need in settlement simply because you think it will be fair. The other side seldom sees things the same way. …
Read MoreGeorgia Divorce issues for professional athletes and their spouses
What are special concerns or strategies in cases of a professional athlete in a Georgia divorce, or more specifically, a Major League Baseball Player, or NFL Player and their retirement accounts? Representing professional athletes and their soon to be former wives, has its own unique issues. retirement benefits and accounts available to professional athletes. There…
Read MoreHow is the marital or family home dealt with in a Georgia divorce?
In Georgia divorces, often the parties’ marital or family home will be the largest estate in the entire marital estate. There are multiple ways to deal with the issue, and here are a few common ways to do so: Sell the home, and divide the equity. In doing so, however, unless you and your spouse…
Read MoreDoes it matter if my husband or wife or spouse in a Georgia divorce is not on title to our home, car, or bank or financial accounts?
In the State of Georgia the answer is both Yes, and No. It may matter a lot for tax purposes, but in most other instances, no, it does not matter. What matters is not whose name is on an asset, but rather whether the asset is marital or non-marital. Whose name is on the asset…
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