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Asset and Property Issues

What will a judge look at in the division of our marital property?

Lisa Owen, a family lawyer in Marietta, answers: The judge or jury has broad discretion in determining how to divide marital property. Although a common misconception, the judge or jury is not required to divide marital property 50/50. The judge or jury can look at all relevant factors when dividing marital property, including, but not […]

Georgia Mortgage and Divorce FAQs

Georgia Mortgage and Divorce FAQs “My ex-spouse was awarded the house in the divorce decree. I want the mortgage off my credit report. What has to be done to correct this problem?” The divorce decree is simply an agreement between you, your ex-spouse and the court regarding who will take responsibility for paying the existing […]

How is it determined which of our property is marital and which is separate?

For purposes of equitable distribution in a New Jersey divorce, marital assets include money and property that spouses acquire either separately or together during marriage, regardless of how property may be titled. Similarly, marital debt includes debt incurred by either or both spouses during marriage, although courts will sometime treat debt that has dissipated marital […]

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