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Are Gifts to a Spouse Still Considered to be Marital Property?

The attorney you retain makes a big difference in many divorce cases.  I have seen this repeatedly, as I am often the second or third attorney on a case trying to fix the mess that preceded me.  One of the reasons:  the law is complicated and not as straightforward as it looks on the surface.…

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A Word from Scott Shaw: The Troubling Trend to Award Alimony in Lieu of Non-Marital Disability Pension is Addressed by the Georgia Supreme Court

The fact pattern is a familiar one. Husband or Wife serves in the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, or Marines. They are wounded in service and are voluntarily or involuntarily released from the military with a disability rating. This rating directly relates to the amount of disability pay they’re eligible to receive.  Disability pay,…

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Hidden Assets in Divorce and How to Find Them: Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies

Technology is constantly evolving.  When I began law school typewriters and carbon paper were still used in law offices. Though, it was rare – I’m not that old. Today, we work in The Cloud and I personally love doing Zoom trials.   Money is no longer just cash, check, or credit. Just like Zoom has become normal…

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Pets are Family: Shared Custody of Pets

There is no doubt about it: pets are family. It’s estimated that households in the U.S. will spend $99.0 billion on their pets, including treats and food, vet care, and other services. But what happens in the event of a divorce or breakup when precious family pets, such as cats or dogs, are loved and…

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A Word from Scott Shaw: The Important and Hidden Reasons for a Prenup

Prenuptials are agreements made before marriage that define how the marital and premarital estate will be divided by a Georgia Superior Court in the event of a divorce.  It can define what assets will remain your separate, non-marital assets, what assets will become marital assets (and how that is to be defined), and it can determine…

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To Settle or Not to Settle, That is the Question

There are but two options in finalizing a divorce: Negotiate and settle on the division of property and assets and on custody questions Litigate in court, typically before a judge but occasionally before a jury. Some individuals begin the process determined to settle, but if their former partner is unwilling to compromise, litigation becomes the…

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