On Behalf of Miriam Arnold-Johnson, PC | Jul 28, 2020 | Divorce
After a divorce, many people are happy to break all ties with their ex, especially if there are no children from the marriage. Spouses expect they can go their separate ways and never cross paths again. However, this may not be the case if you must pay alimony. In...
On Behalf of Miriam Arnold-Johnson, PC | Jul 16, 2020 | Divorce
For some people, divorce is a long, drawn-out process. In some cases, it can take months or even years between the time parties file the initial paperwork and when they finalize the divorce. In other cases, however, a lengthy divorce is preventable if parties commit...
On Behalf of Miriam Arnold-Johnson, PC | Jul 15, 2020 | Divorce
When a marriage is on the brink of ending, it can be difficult for spouses to see beyond their immediate circumstances. However, if you anticipate a divorce in the near future, it could help to think not just of the current situation, but also about life after...
On Behalf of Miriam Arnold-Johnson, PC | May 26, 2020 | Divorce, Property Division
Before filing for divorce, spouses sometimes have time to prepare. The couple may have gone through counseling. One spouse may have begun living elsewhere. Spouses may have resigned themselves to knowing the relationship is over. Spouses in these situations may have...
On Behalf of Miriam Arnold-Johnson, PC | May 11, 2020 | Divorce
Most marriages have their share of highs and lows. And while some recover and stabilize after the peaks or valleys, some spouses need time to reassess their relationship. That’s why legal separation can be a good thing for some individuals. Why people separate...
On Behalf of Miriam Arnold-Johnson, PC | Feb 21, 2020 | Divorce
If you are like millions of other Americans, you or your spouse currently has debt, be it from student loans, medical bills, credit cards or a mortgage. If either of you has debt, you will need to address it if you divorce. Just as you divide property when you end a...
On Behalf of Miriam Arnold-Johnson, PC | Feb 20, 2020 | Divorce
Deciding to divorce can be incredibly difficult. There are often big, powerful emotions involved in the decision, from anger and resentment to sadness and guilt. And while adults struggle with making the decision, at least they are the ones in control of it. Children,...
On Behalf of Miriam Arnold-Johnson, PC | Feb 19, 2020 | Divorce
During stressful events like a divorce, it is not unusual for people to go online to find an outlet and support. Often, people go first to social media sites like Facebook or Instagram. However, social media use during a divorce can create more problems than it...
On Behalf of Miriam Arnold-Johnson, PC | Jan 14, 2020 | Divorce
When you decide to go through the process of divorce, you have your own specific reasons. There may be one event that led to your decision. Or you may have slowly reached a point where you no longer want to stay married. To address the different reasons people have...
On Behalf of Miriam Arnold-Johnson, PC | Dec 30, 2019 | Divorce
When you go through a divorce in Georgia, you may assume that you and your spouse will split everything down the middle. You might worry about how the division will affect assets like your savings and your home. And if your spouse makes more money than you, you fear...
