Marietta Family Law Blog

While many in Georgia who marry hope their bonds will last a lifetime, some believe it is more realistic to assume the marriage will end in divorce. After all, for decades couples have heard the discouraging statistics that half or more of all marriages do not survive.

This number may be grossly exaggerated, and more recent studies show the rate of divorce around 39 percent. Yes, it seems that more marriages are lasting than in past decades. However, even this statistic can be misleading, and it does not take into consideration many important factors about marriage and divorce.

You and your spouse probably had many plans for your future, and some of those plans may have included material success. You focused on your career, or you supported your spouse's business endeavors. You did well, and perhaps your friends envy your financial success.

Unfortunately, you now understand that money does not buy happiness. While most studies show that financial conflict is among the top reasons for couples to divorce, a lack of money doesn't always bring about these conflicts. More often, it is a mismatch of attitudes and values about earning, saving, spending and borrowing that breeds discontent and frustration between spouses.

Divorce will inevitably bring significant financial changes to your life, and you may have concerns about what these changes will mean for your future. If you are facing the end of a marriage, you understand how important it is to pursue a strong post-divorce future. One way you can do this is to prepare carefully for the process ahead.

The decisions made during divorce will have a lasting impact for years to come for Georgia readers. When making choices regarding a financial settlement or division of assets, it is prudent to consider the long-term implications of each step you take. Knowing what to expect from the divorce process and understanding how you can protect yourself can allow you to pursue security and stability.

Georgia business owners know firsthand how difficult it can be to start a business and work for success. It can take years of hard work, personal sacrifice and determination to make a small business profitable. Significant life changes, particularly divorce, can affect your company, and it is smart for you to take steps to protect yourself and the continued interests of your business. 

Divorce requires the division of all marital assets, which could include your business assets. You may have concerns regarding what this will mean for the company you built, but there are ways you can preserve the future of your operations after divorce. One way you can do this is by knowing what to expect and learning how to avoid common divorce pitfalls.