Recent Posts in Divorce

• Posted By Henrickson & Seereebutra, LLC 10-Sep-2015

  Why should I hire an attorney?

  Yesterday, I received a phone call from an individual who is embroiled in divorce litigation with her husband, and who was seeking a second opinion from me about it. Specifically, she has suspicions that her current attorney is not effectively ...

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• Posted By Henrickson & Seereebutra, LLC 2-Sep-2015

  Why is an Uncontested Divorce so expensive?

  I sometimes am asked the question: Why is an uncontested divorce so expensive? The simple, straight-forward response is: Because our legislators/law-makers have created laws that require those going through a divorce to make written affirmations or ...

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• Posted By Henrickson & Sereebutra, LLC 2-Apr-2015

  Six Tips to an Easy Divorce

  “Easy divorce” might seem like an oxymoron, but the truth is that the way you conduct yourself throughout the process can make it progress more smoothly and quickly. In fact, your actions throughout the divorce can work in your favor when ...

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• Posted By Henrickson & Sereebutra, LLC 26-Nov-2014

  Making Divorce Modifications in Marietta, GA

  Modifying a Georgia divorce settlement may not be the simplest legal procedure, but it is easier than you might suspect. When it comes to post-decree modifications, many of the important arrangements of the divorce may be modified with a ...

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• Posted By Henrickson & Sereebutra, LLC 21-Nov-2014

  Do I Have a High Net Worth Divorce?

  Have you heard the term "high net worth individual?" Although some countries and institutions may have slightly different understandings of the term, a high net worth individual (HNWI) is someone who has considerable financial assets that ...

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• Posted By Henrickson & Sereebutra, LLC 20-Nov-2013

  Child Custody Battles: How Children Suffer

  When parents cannot reach an agreement about child custody and are involved in a legal battle, the children can suffer. They may feel confused, as they love both parents, but feel that they are being disloyal to one or the other in their feelings. If ...

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• Posted By Henrickson & Sereebutra, LLC 13-Nov-2013

  Keeping Important Records When Paying or Receiving Alimony

  Most people do not necessarily consider the importance of keeping track of certain paperwork when paying or receiving spousal support. They may simply take it at face value and think nothing else of it until there is an issue that arises. If one ...

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• Posted By Henrickson & Sereebutra, LLC 25-Jul-2013

  How Does a Collaborative Divorce Work?

  When going through a divorce, couples oftentimes look for quicker, cheaper and less stressful ways to terminate their marriage. A contested divorce can involve many negotiations, court time and emotional trauma. When spouses come to us asking for an ...

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• Posted By Henrickson & Sereebutra, LLC 19-Jun-2013

  Details of Grandparents' Rights of Visitation

  When a couple is going through a divorce there can be a lot of negotiating and time in court trying to determine issues such as child custody and visitation between the parents. The issue of grandparents' rights is oftentimes not discussed and ...

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• Posted By Henrickson & Sereebutra, LLC 30-Mar-2013

  Georgia Woman Files for Divorce after Allegedly Being Shot Multiple Times by Her Husband

  According to news reports, Georgia resident, Adina Parson, has recently filed for divorce stating that her marriage was irretrievably broken based on the grounds of "cruel treatment". This came after her husband of almost four years, ...

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• Posted By Henrickson & Sereebutra, LLC 25-Mar-2013

  Will My Property Be Classified as a Marital Asset?

  The state of Georgia is considered to be an equitable division state. This means that during divorce proceedings all property from the marriage will be divided in a fair, and equitable manner, rather than simply splitting the marital estate in half. ...

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• Posted By Henrickson & Sereebutra, LLC 26-Feb-2013

  Understanding a Father's Rights: Unmarried Parents

  Georgia laws are very clear when it comes to a father's rights. Providing that the father was married to the child's mother at the time the child was born, the father will have the same parental rights and responsibilities as the child's ...

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• Posted By Henrickson & Sereebutra, LLC 19-Feb-2013

  Atlanta Falcons Owner, and Co-Founder of Home Depot, Officially Served with Divorce Papers

  It has been more than a year since billionaire Arthur Blank, owner of the Atlanta Falcons and co-founder of The Home Depot, has been separated from his wife, Stephanie Blank. Although the couple has been estranged since October 2011, Blank's wife ...

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• Posted By Henrickson & Sereebutra, LLC 21-Jan-2013

  Victims of Parental Alienation: Your Options

  One of the unfortunate "side effects" of a divorce involving children from the marriage, is that while the parents are busy disagreeing, arguing and trying to come up with agreements as to how the assets and debts will be divided, who will ...

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• Posted By Henrickson & Sereebutra, LLC 15-Jan-2013

  The Legal Ramifications of Hiding Assets During Divorce

  A key part of any divorce proceeding is the division of assets, debts and property. As Georgia is an equitable division state, the courts will use each party's individual and joint assets to help determine how marital assets, debts and property ...

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• Posted By Henrickson & Sereebutra, LLC 11-Jan-2013

  Former Atlanta Braves Star's Wife Files for Divorce

  According to reports it seems that former Atlanta Braves star, Andruw Jones, is going to be facing even more legal difficulties now that his wife has filed for divorce. Towards the end of last year, Atlanta news stations reported that on Christmas ...

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• Posted By Henrickson & Sereebutra, LLC 7-Jan-2013

  Allen Iverson Divorce Case Takes Another Nasty Turn

  Allen Iverson and his estranged wife, Tawanna Iverson, are in the middle of a highly-publicized, volatile divorce. Recently the divorce proceedings have centered around Iverson's finances as court documents show he claimed to have a deficit ...

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• Posted By Henrickson & Sereebutra, LLC 4-Dec-2012

  What is the Difference Between Collaborative and Contested Divorce?

  When a couple files for divorce, they are saying that the marriage they entered into is no longer able to continue, for one reason or another, and they wish to go their separate ways. Not all marriages, however, end with both parties on amicable ...

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• Posted By Henrickson & Sereebutra, LLC 16-Nov-2012

  Oprah Winfrey's Dad's Divorce Heats Up After Admission of Infidelity

  After being married since 2000, Oprah Winfrey's Dad, Vernon Winfrey and his wife filed for divorce last summer. Divorce documents showed Vernon cited "inappropriate marital conduct" as cause for the divorce. In new divorce papers filed ...

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• Posted By Henrickson & Sereebutra, LLC 8-Nov-2012

  Usher Orders Ex-Wife to Vacate Georgia Home Within 60 Days

  In 2009, R&B star Usher and his wife, Tameka Foster (Raymond), filed for and were granted a divorce. As part of their divorce settlement, and in addition to child support and spousal support payments, Foster was allowed to stay in the 12,000 ...

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