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How Equitable Division in Georgia Divorce Can Change From 50/50

Family & Divorce Law Quinton G. Washington
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Quinton G. Washington
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Oct 23, 2024
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Think property division is always 50/50 in a Georgia divorce? Not quite. Judges listen to evidence that can shift the balance in favor of one spouse. Find out why having a lawyer can make a big difference in your property split.

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when parties are married what the courts will do is they will look at all the assets and all the debts Etc of the marriage and what happens is they make a determination of who gets what it would be subject to what’s called Equitable division many times judges will start with 5050 as being Equitable division of most assets however they will listen to evidence that’s presented to them as to whether or not that calculation should change and so remember judges will hear information and evidence about the parties to make a determination as to what the Equitable division of assets would be and when hearing that information about parties it could change the 50/50 calculation to 7030 8020 100 Z 5545 you never know and so that’s why it’s best to have an attorney represent you in matters like this