Marietta Georgia Divorce Law Blog

In many cases of high asset divorce, one or both spouses may have created a revocable trust to hold some of their property. In many instances, the trust was created prior to the current marriage. Sometimes, after a new marriage is entered into, a spouse having such a trust may alter it to make gifts to their new spouse's children, should they be the first member of the marriage to die.

Subsequently, should that marriage end in divorce, the question may arise as to what the impact of the divorce is on such gifts made within the revocable trust. In some instances, the newly divorced person may now want none or only some of their ex-spouse's children to still receive those gifts in the event of their death.

Following a divorce, it is all too easy to get mired down in the past, in the tired story of how this got to this point. Yet it is not productive, for either ex-spouse or the children. After all the child custody and child visitation arrangements have been made, the best thing for everyone concerned is to put the past and any recitations of old grievances aside and move on. For the sake of the children, it is best to concentrate on building a secure, harmonious, and loving environment for them in which they can be nurtured and encouraged.

Some may think that these are empty platitudes or that it is all too self-evident to need saying. The truth is that doing this takes a conscious effort and a firm determination to move forward. It does not just happen spontaneously but rather requires planning and thought. The alternative often can be continued confrontation and conflict between ex-spouses, which can uncomfortably and unfairly put children in the middle. This makes them feel like they are being forced into the impossible situation of taking sides between parents both of whom they love and giving them the dreadful thought that maybe it is their fault.

One of the stars of a popular Georgia-based reality TV program is responding to her husband's divorce filing with demands for alimony. Real Housewives of Atlanta star Porsha Stewart, denying her husband's claims that she can support herself with her income from the show, recently filed papers with a Georgia court requesting spousal support as well as the couple's Atlanta home.

Former NFL player Kordell Stewart filed for divorce at the Fulton County Superior Court on March 22, citing an irreparable breakdown in his two-year marriage to Porsha. His attorney told media sources that submitting the filing was "a very difficult decision" for his client. Kordell contends that none of the couple's marital assets will be divided in court, leading experts to believe the couple signed a prenuptial agreement prior to their marriage.

Divorce is often the only way to escape an unhappy married life, but the prospect of ending a marriage can be overwhelming and emotionally and hugely intimidating for many Georgia residents. Indeed, divorces tend to be complex, multifaceted affairs that leave one feeling drained and stressed, but they are often necessary for the well-being of both spouses. Additionally, a difficult divorce can be made substantially easier to handle when one takes the appropriate financial steps.

Experts recommend that anyone considering a divorce in Georgia should start setting aside money. Having liquid assets stashed away can help make sure one is not caught off-guard during and following a divorce. Even those who expect to receive alimony or child support should keep an emergency fund as such payments are often delayed and sometimes unreliable. However, experts say it is important not to drain a joint bank account before one files as most courts look down upon such behavior and will respond accordingly.