Atlanta Property Division Lawyer

In Georgia, property division is usually handled in one of two ways. Generally you can choose to use the 50/50 method or you can opt to split the property using equitable division. While this may sound similar, it is actually a quite different method for dividing a couple’s assets and debts. If you have any questions about either property division method, please call your Atlanta family attorney.

In some relationships, where both parties agree that they are equally entitled to the marital property, all communal property will be valued and then divided in a manner where each person receives close to 50% of all assets and debts. While this solution is ideal for many couples who are going through a somewhat amicable divorce, complex divorces more frequently involve equitable property distribution. Whichever type of property distribution method you decide on, an Atlanta divorce lawyer from our firm can help you divide your assets and debts fairly.

The concept of equitable distribution involves providing each person with a fair portion of the communal property, rather than an equal portion. In these matters, the financial situation of each spouse, their role in the marriage, the length of the marriage and other factors will be taken into consideration. If one person contributed rather little to the relationship, they may end up taking away very little in the divorce. It is important to realize though that the court does consider homemaking activities such as childrearing, cooking and cleaning to be important contributions to a marriage and just because you did not work through the marriage does not mean you will not receive any property. Your Atlanta divorce attorney can help you better understand how well you will likely fair in an equitable division situation.

Our office has years of experience handling all types of divorces, from the most complex to the most simple and we can help you too. If you are going through a divorce, please call a top Atlanta family lawyer from our firm to discuss your case.