What is Alimony?
Alimony is support (almost always money) paid by one spouse to the other. If you see references to “spousal support”,…
Statutory Factors for Determining Alimony in Georgia
Determining alimony in a Georgia can be quite a challenge. There are “factors” to consider, but generally there is a…
Your Post-Divorce Compass
The Book “Your Post-Divorce Compass: Practical, Real-World Advice for the Newly Single” is a comprehensive workbook designed to help someone…
A Brief Guide to Georgia Evictions
The Book “A Brief Guide to Georgia Evictions” is a plain-English “how-to” guide, written for non-lawyer landlords and lawyers who…
What’s The Point Of Estate Planning?
Oddly enough, it seems like many people tend to devote more time to preparing for their next trip, selecting a…
Evaluating Settlement Options
Recently a client asked me a question I get with some regularity. Her case is in the middle of the…
Effect of the CARES Act on Residential Leases
If you’re a landlord with a tenant not paying rent during the COVID-19 crisis, you may not be able to…
Divorce Intake
This is the text from my form email that I send to potential new clients who are seeking assistance with…
Penalty vs. Liquidated Damages
When people draft contracts, a natural tendency is to make penalties for non-compliance fairly harsh. After all, if the penalty…