|
Georgia Divorce Information Property Ownership For Divorce Purposes Equitable distribution state, which means the court has the authority to divide marital property in any manner which is "equitable" or "just," and not necessarily 50/50. Marital fault can be considered when dividing property in Georgia. What Property is Divided? Separate property state. Only marital property is divided in a divorce. Separate property is generally 1) Property acquired before the marriage, 2) Property acquired by gift, 3) Property acquired by inheritance. Alimony At the court's discretion. Marital fault can be considered. Will not be awarded to a spouse whose adultery or desertion caused the separation. Terminates upon the death of either party, and upon the receiving party's remarriage. Child Support Percentage of income method, which means only the income of the paying parent is considered. Emancipation is age 18. Court may order payments through the completion of high school, though not past age 20. Courts generally do not order payment of college education costs. Child Support Calculator. Child Support Enforcement The Georgia child support enforcement agency can be found at: Divorce Related Statutes For Georgia See "Title 19" of the Official Code of Georgia after you click on the link below. http://www.lexis-nexis.com/hottopics/gacode/default.asp Other Resources The Divorce Financial Survival Series |