Division of Assets

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I cheated on my spouse in Atlanta!

I Cheated on My Spouse in Atlanta: How Can That Impact My Divorce? Recently, a client came to me with the question How can cheating on my spouse in Atlanta impact my divorce? I decided to write a blog with the answers to this very common question.    If you’ve found yourself saying, “I cheated […]
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Divorce Attorney in Marietta, Georgia _ Attorney Sean R. Whitworth

Contested Divorce in Georgia

Georgia Law defines contested divorce when the parties cannot agree on all issues involved or one spouse flat out disagrees with the divorce. Often the issues are centered around splitting marital assets and child custody but each divorce is complex. At the Law Offices of Sean R. Whitworth, we understand the burden and financial issues […]
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Division of assets in Georgia

Division of Assets

  Division of Assets in Georgia    Divorce Law in Georgia comes with its own set of rules. How does splitting assets work in the state of GA? Attorneys often hear questions like, “My spouse never put any money in my retirement account why do I have to consider giving them part of my hard-earned […]
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Finding out your spouse is cheating- Alimony and Adultery tips from Attorney Sean Whitworth

Adultery & Alimony in Georgia

Does Adultery Affect Alimony in Georgia? In short, Adultery absolutely can impact the outcome of your divorce! Cheating during a marriage often ends in divorce. It’s one of the leading causes of separation in Georgia. If this is the case for you, you probably have many questions on how cheating affects divorce. Read our latest […]
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How to Navigate the Divorce Process in and around Atlanta - Family and Divorce Attorney Sean R. Whitworth (3)

How to Navigate the Divorce Process

THE DIVORCE PROCESS AND WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW  Everything seemed so simple at the start of your relationship; You never expected the divorce process to be such a difficult situation. Even in the best of circumstances, tempers can escalate, and every decision can seem to be more stressful than the last. It is only […]
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debt during divorce

Who is responsible for Debts During Divorce In Georgia ?

In Georgia, Debts during Divorce as well as Assets are to be divided equally   Like assets in a marriage in Georgia, debts are also to be divided into equity. This means that the court will do what is considered fair when it comes to the division of debt and assets. Many clients come to […]
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Top Mistakes Newly Separated Couples Make During Divorce Proceedings

13 ACTIONS you should avoid when you are newly separated!  Going through a Divorce? There are rules newly separated couples need to follow while going through the divorce proceedings. Newly separated folks often do and say things that they will regret in the future. Emotional outbursts and acts in the name of “Pay Back” are often the […]
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What is Discovery? Divorce & Family Law Answers- DISCOVERY AND THE OBLIGATION OF PARTIES TO SUPPLY REQUESTED DOCUMENTS- Divorce Attorney in the Greater Atlanta Area

What is Discovery? Divorce & Family Law Answers

DISCOVERY AND THE OBLIGATION OF PARTIES TO SUPPLY REQUESTED DOCUMENTS Is your Lawyer billing you hourly? Choose your lawyer carefully and read this article to find out more. One of the most frustrating matters in litigation, and especially family litigation, is the use and misuse of what is commonly called discovery. What is discovery as it […]
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