Georgia Attorney Offers Answers to Frequently Asked Questions About Alimony for Individuals Considering Divorce
Kelli Hooper is a divorce attorney based in Fayetteville who helps clients in the Metro Atlanta area. She can be reached at 888-558-1353. Learn more at her AsktheLawyers.com™ profile: If you’re a Georgia resident considering divorce, you need to know how alimony (aka spousal support or maintenance) could affect your life. The recent tax law has had a significant impact on alimony payments. We sat down with divorce attorney Kelli Hooper to better understand alimony laws in Georgia. She stressed the importance of reviewing your prenuptial agreement, considering the factors that led to the divorce, and contacting an attorney (or two) when exploring your options. Topics covered in this video: 0:50 - What types of alimony are there in Georgia? 1:45 - How does the court decide between temporary versus permanent alimony? 2:49 - Does the length of the marriage affect the alimony payment? How is alimony calculated in Georgia? 3:37 - How has alimony in Georgia changed? Did t...