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Determining Alimony

Factors and considerations in determining alimony awards in Georgia.

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August 26, 2026

The Eight Statutory Alimony Factors in Georgia

OCGA 19-6-5(a) lists eight factors a Georgia court must consider in setting the amount of alimony, but they produce no formula and no required findings.

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August 26, 2026

Trust Assets and Alimony in Georgia

A trust a spouse created for himself can be reached for alimony in Georgia, and even a trust that cannot be reached counts as part of that spouse's estate.

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August 26, 2026 Desertion & Alimony

Alimony for an Abandoned Spouse in Georgia

A Georgia spouse who is abandoned or driven from the home can get alimony without a divorce, and the abandonment does not have to last a year.

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August 26, 2026 Desertion & Alimony

Desertion as a Bar to Alimony in Georgia

A Georgia spouse whose desertion caused the separation cannot get alimony, but the other spouse must prove it, and moving out is not automatically desertion.

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August 25, 2026 Adultery & Alimony

Does Adultery Bar Alimony in Georgia?

Adultery can cost a spouse alimony in Georgia, but only if the adultery caused the separation.

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January 20, 2025

Factors That Affect Alimony Awards in Georgia

A look at the factors Georgia courts consider when determining whether to award alimony and how much to award.

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