It's hard to divorce no matter what your position, but it's particularly difficult when you have a lot to lose. When you're in a high-asset marriage, that makes for a high-asset divorce. It's possible that you could lose much of what you've built up during your marriage, but there are ways to protect yourself.
In the event of a divorce, cancel joint credit accounts
Ending a relationship may be easier than splitting finances. Owning joint credit cards with a soon-to-be ex can have devastating results if one party does not take responsibility for unpaid balances. In Georgia and other states, a divorce decree does not excuse one from making payments on credit card accounts.
Lawmakers encourage shared parenting with new child custody bills
The every-other-weekend dad may be a thing of the past as lawmakers work to speed up a new trend toward co-parenting. Over 20 states are considering bills that would encourage shared parenting even when parents cannot agree. In Georgia and other states, new shared-parenting bills could be a game changer for child custody battles.
