Are Prenuptial Agreements enforceable in Georgia? (Part I of a II Part Series)

It seems that whenever a client calls to inquire about a prenuptial agreement (also known as an antenuptial agreement), that their initial concern is whether such an agreement will hold up under judicial scrutiny.  Recent case law answers this question with a resounding “yes”… as long as the agreement is drafted prudently by a knowledgeable […]

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Your ex-spouse may still be a beneficiary

Your ex-spouse may still be a beneficiary of your estate.  Have you changed all of your beneficiary designations? – Whether it is for your retirement benefits or your life insurance, if you don’t remember to change your beneficiary forms when you get divorced your spouse will remain the beneficiary. 

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Getting released from liability for the mortgage: Is requiring a refinancing enough?

Thirty years is the initial term of most mortgages, so in a divorce situation it is generally of utmost importance for both parties to reach an agreement that specifically establishes a workable method to dispose of the marital mortgage.  The idea is to not only to legally separate yourself from your spouse, but also from […]

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