On behalf of The Law Offices of Abbott & Abbott, P.C. | May 14, 2019 | Firm News
One of the most heartbreaking reasons that people wind up ending their marriage is because of domestic violence. When you fall in love with someone, you may overlook the warning signs of a bad temper or abusive habits. Abusive people often intentionally suppress their...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Abbott & Abbott, P.C. | Apr 2, 2019 | Firm News
These days, it is wise for every couple to create a prenuptial agreement, no matter how opposed they are to divorce or how few resources and assets they have when the marriage begins. A strong prenuptial agreement protects both parties from emotionally motivated...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Abbott & Abbott, P.C. | Feb 18, 2019 | Firm News
The more assets you have accrued during your marriage, the more likely it is that you and your spouse will have a difficult time separating them in your divorce. Both of you are likely to have your own desired outcome for the asset division process. The substantial...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Abbott & Abbott, P.C. | Feb 14, 2019 | Firm News
The strain of divorce affects all parents differently, and some handle the experience more gracefully than others. In the months and years following a divorce between parents, it is common for some to experience difficulty obeying a custody order, and they may test...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Abbott & Abbott, P.C. | Jan 16, 2019 | Firm News
A divorce isn’t easy when you run a business. You have to make sure that your business is able to survive, or else you need to make smart decisions about closing it. In many cases, businesses are run by both parties involved in the divorce, so there are only a...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Abbott & Abbott, P.C. | Jan 7, 2019 | Firm News
For the average married couple, the home that they share represents the most significant investment of their adult lives. Both parties likely spent months or even years scraping together money for the down payment. After securing a mortgage and closing on a house, a...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Abbott & Abbott, P.C. | Dec 19, 2018 | Firm News
Divorce has a way of making people act in uncharacteristically negative or unkind manners. A desire for revenge against a former spouse, as well as a focus on winning the divorce process, can lead people to engage in truly underhanded behaviors. Bad decisions can...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Abbott & Abbott, P.C. | Nov 29, 2018 | Firm News
If you own a business and are considering divorce, you must evaluate your situation carefully before moving forward. Depending on the specifics of your circumstances, the property division negotiations with your spouse may involve the business, which your spouse may...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Abbott & Abbott, P.C. | Oct 15, 2018 | Firm News
When you separate and divorce but have older children, it can be difficult to know exactly how to handle the situation. Older children have more independence, but that can also come across as trying to control the outcome of a situation they truly have no control...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Abbott & Abbott, P.C. | Sep 5, 2018 | Firm News
One of the most contentious issues spouses will generally have to contend with during divorce proceedings is the subject of alimony. Georgia has very specific laws on the books concerning how much alimony the ex-spouses will need to pay and receive,...
