Divorce
Should I introduce My new Significant Other to my Child’s Other Parent?
There are a lot of moving parts when it comes to navigating a divorce and child custody. One such challenge is when you begin dating again. Do you introduce your new significant other to your child’s other parent? There are a lot of elements to this question including the best interest of the child, your…
Read MoreHidden Assets in Divorce and How to Find Them: Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies
Technology is constantly evolving. When I began law school typewriters and carbon paper were still used in law offices. Though, it was rare – I’m not that old. Today, we work in The Cloud and I personally love doing Zoom trials. Money is no longer just cash, check, or credit. Just like Zoom has become normal…
Read MoreA Word from Scott Shaw: FAQ – Should I File for Divorce or Legally Separate?
One of the most frequently asked questions we hear is “should I file for divorce or legal separation?” In the State of Georgia, both actions can trigger similar outcomes in terms of awarding child custody, child support, alimony, distribution of assets, marital home, cars, debts and other property, and allowing the spouses to move forward as…
Read MoreA Word from Scott Shaw: Military Retirement Benefits and Divorce – Are You Really Getting 50%?
In legal terms, military retirement benefits are generally considered marital property. You may come across the mention of 10 years when researching what happens in a divorce. Whether you’ve been married 10 years or less, all the timeframe signifies is that the military will not automatically withhold a spouse’s share of a military retirement until…
Read MoreA Child’s Guide: How to Help Your Kids Understand Co-Parenting
After a divorce, children will need to learn a new normal. It’s up to the parents to help them understand how things have changed and, specifically, how things won’t change. There are a few things you can do to encourage your kids to embrace their new situation with positivity. In this post, you’ll find advice…
Read MoreCan the 401(K) or Other Retirement Account You Had Before Marriage Be Considered in Your Divorce?
In the State of Georgia, in a divorce, the assets of the marriage are equitably divided. This also means is that assets not of the marriage (or non-marital assets) are not divided and remain the property of the spouse who brought the asset into the marriage. Among these assets, 401(k) accounts and other retirement accounts are often the largest and…
Read MoreA Word from Scott Shaw: The Important and Hidden Reasons for a Prenup
Prenuptials are agreements made before marriage that define how the marital and premarital estate will be divided by a Georgia Superior Court in the event of a divorce. It can define what assets will remain your separate, non-marital assets, what assets will become marital assets (and how that is to be defined), and it can determine…
Read MoreA Word from Scott Shaw: Invasion of Privacy
The right to privacy is recognized by the State of Georgia. This means if your right to privacy is violated, you can sue for damages in Georgia courts. You can also obtain a protective order for stalking, and an invasion of privacy can in some circumstances be criminal as well. This said, the right to privacy…
Read MoreA Word from Scott Shaw: The Case for Unmarried Dads who are not legitimated. There Is Hope. You Can Win Custody of Your Child!
Unmarried fathers have it very tough. Whether you have been your child’s primary caretaker, joint physical caretaker, allowed to just visit, or kept completely out of your child’s life, an unmarried father is at the beck and call and terror of their baby mother. You see your child only as the mother deigns to allow you to…
Read MoreHow Should Restricted Stock Options be Considered in a Divorce Case?
Lawyers are not accountants, or vice versa, but there are a lot of financial matters decided through the court systems. For a divorce case, joint and individual financial assets are among the key considerations for division. Its not uncommon for retirement, stocks, 401K or other accounts to be taken into account during a divorce, but…
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