For many couples, vacation homes are more emotionally weighted than other assets. It may be the beach house where your kids learned how to swim, or the mountain home where you’d find peace after a...
Family Law Blog
What makes a prenuptial agreement invalid?
A fair and well-written prenuptial agreement can help couples gain a strong picture of their finances before the marriage even begins. If, eventually, they...
Child Support & Custody for High Earners
For many Georgia families, the state’s approach to determining child support works adequately. At its most basic, the income shares model approximates the...
Spousal Support
Untangling finances in a high-net-worth divorce is often complex, with multiple properties, investments, business shares, overseas assets and even high-value collections to sort and divide...
How does the value of you or your spouse’s professional practice fit into the divorce settlement?
While any high-net-worth divorce presents challenging financial separations, it’s particularly tricky when one spouse owns a professional practice. Doctors, attorneys, accountants...
Dividing Property & Wealth in a Divorce
Divorces are emotionally complex, surrounded by questions of custody, self-identity, and what is best for the family. However, there are also complicated financial decisions at play, and even...
Why DIY Divorces are a Huge Mistake in Georgia
There are plenty of perfectly acceptable things to pursue as a “do-it-yourself” (DIY) project…divorce is not one of them! Unfortunately, the consequences of a DIY divorce in the Atlanta area can be...
What Can A Child Support Lawyer Do For Me?
Let's break down the question of "what can a child support lawyer do for me" question. By law, parents are obligated to financially care for children under the age of 18. No matter if the parents...
Ladies, Take Charge of Your Financial Future and ask Him to Sign a Prenup!
The time has come for women in business to protect their assets by requesting a prenuptial agreement before marriage. We are your Atlanta prenuptial agreement lawyer at Marple Rubin Family...
New Year, New You
As 2020 has taught us, life can change very quickly. For many, the new year might include filing for divorce from your spouse. At Marple Rubin Family Law, we would like to make sure you are well...
Tips on Co-parenting during the Holidays
Being in a co-parenting situation following a divorce or child custody dispute can be stressful at the best of times, but the holidays can create an additional level of anxiety. Questions will often...
Am I Entitled to my Ex-Spouse’s Military Pension After Divorce?
The United States Military boasts attractive retirement benefits. Upon completing 20 years of service, one can retire and earn 50% of their base pay for the remainder of their lives. If you are...
COVID-19 Back To School Guide For Divorced Parents in Georgia
The Georgia Family Law Attorneys at Marple Rubin Family Law are here to help you navigate back-to-school co-parenting obstacles caused by COVID-19. The pandemic has inflicted a myriad of challenges...
The Solvable Mystery of Hidden Marital Assets and/or Income
In a perfect world, your spouse will be transparent and honest about assets and income during the divorce process. A Domestic Relations Financial Affidavit (DRFA), listing all income, expenses,...
What to Expect at an Initial Consultation
Every case is unique and the attorneys at Marple Rubin Family Law want to give you the best possible advice, so here are a few helpful tips to make the most of your initial consultation. Whether it...
How to Reduce Father’s Day Stress According to an Atlanta Divorce Counselor
Father’s Day is right around the corner. If you are a newly divorced or separated father, feelings of stress might accompany the holiday. We consulted the advice of LPC Mikela Hallmark of Atlanta...
How to Handle Mother’s Day After Divorce
Divorce does not mean Mother’s Day should be any less special. Here are a few tips to ensure you can enjoy this special holiday while maintaining a sense of normalcy for your children. 1. Plan ahead...
Six Tips to Reduce Stress During a Divorce
During a trying time like divorce proceedings, you may be experiencing increased anxiety. In an attempt to lessen the burden, we’ve compiled six areas of focus to make the lengthy process less...
I’ve Been Served With Divorce Papers, Now What?
Whether you were expecting your spouse to file for divorce or not, the day you get served with divorce papers can be extremely emotional. The several pages full of legal jargon, requests and...
Covid-19 Judicial Update: The Chief Justice of the Georgia Supreme Court Extends Judicial Emergency
On March 14, 2020, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Georgia issued the Order Declaring Statewide Judicial Emergency, wherein the Supreme Court directed the various courts in the state to...
Will Visitation Rights Be Affected by the “Shelter in Place” Order in Georgia?
Since the issuance of several “Shelter In Place” Orders by various governmental units, there has been a great confusion as to whether non-custodial parents will be able to exercise their parenting...
COVID-19 Crisis and Modification of Support Obligations
In these uncertain financial times caused by the COVID-19 crisis, you may have questions regarding your child support and/or alimony obligations, such as: Can I adjust my obligations? Do I still...
Tips for Co-Parenting and Custody Sharing During the COVID-19 Pandemic
If you are currently divorced or separated and trying to figure out how to continue custody sharing of your children during these scary and uncertain times, rest assured that you are not alone....
How To Help Children Of All Ages Cope With Divorce
Divorce is an emotional process as much as it is a legal one, especially when there are children involved. It’s a life-changing and often traumatic moment in the life of any child who experiences...
5 Main Signs of a Toxic Marriage
Are you concerned that you might be trapped in a toxic marriage? If you’re considering divorce, but hesitant to seek help from a family law attorney, we’re here to help you make the best decision...