Specific Types of Property
How specific types of property and debt are handled in divorce.
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How Marital Debt Is Divided in a Georgia Divorce
Georgia divides marital debts along with the property, but the divorce decree binds only the two spouses, not the bank or other creditor.
Read MorePersonal Injury Awards in a Georgia Divorce
A Georgia divorce splits an injury recovery by purpose: pain and suffering stays with the injured spouse, while wages lost during the marriage can be marital.
Read MoreWhat Happens to the Cars in a Georgia Divorce?
A car loan both spouses owe from the marriage is a marital debt a Georgia court can assign to either one, but a company-owned car is not the couple's to divide.
Read MoreJoint or Separate Tax Returns in a Georgia Divorce
A joint return makes both spouses liable for the whole tax, so a Georgia divorce agreement should say who pays tax on the joint years and who keeps refunds.
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