Marietta Property Division Lawyer
Dividing a life's worth of assets is one of the hardest parts of divorce. We bring clarity and rigor — so you keep your fair share of what you've built.
Equitable distribution in Georgia
Georgia divides marital property by equitable division — fairly, given the circumstances, though not always 50/50. Courts weigh each spouse's needs, the length of the marriage, contributions (including homemaking), earning capacity, and sometimes misconduct.
Marital vs. separate property
Marital property is generally what was acquired during the marriage — even if it's titled to just one spouse — while property you owned before the marriage or received by gift or inheritance is separate. Commingling separate funds with marital ones can make them divisible, so we trace assets carefully to protect what's yours.
Dividing the home, retirement, and a business
The marital home can be awarded to one spouse with an offsetting asset, bought out, or sold and the proceeds split. Retirement earned during the marriage is marital (often divided by QDRO), and a business grown during the marriage must be valued and addressed. We bring in the right financial experts.
Don't forget the debts
Debts are divided much like assets — but creditors can still pursue both spouses regardless of what the decree says. We structure the division to minimize your post-divorce liability.
Questions & answers
Property Division: common questions
Is Georgia a community property state?
No. Georgia follows equitable division, meaning marital property is divided fairly based on the circumstances — which may or may not be an even split.
What is marital vs. separate property in Georgia?
Marital property is generally what's acquired during the marriage; separate property is what you owned before marriage or received by gift or inheritance. Commingling can blur the line — we help untangle it.
What happens to the house in a Georgia divorce?
The court can award it to one spouse with an offset of other assets, allow a buyout, or order a sale with the proceeds divided — based on the overall equitable picture.
Am I responsible for my spouse's debts?
Marital debts are divided in the divorce, but creditors can still pursue either spouse despite the decree. We work to limit your exposure on jointly held debts.
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