South Metro Atlanta Late-Life Divorce Attorney
South Atlanta Late-Life Divorce Attorney
Divorcing Late In Life in South Atlanta Tends To Be More Complex Due To There Being More Assets Involved. Especially If There Are Potential Medical Considerations, Business Ownership Interest and/or Blended Family Dynamics Involved Among Other Things, Addressing These Factors Properly Can Make A Big Difference In The Ultimate Outcome Of Your Divorce & Your Family’s Future.
We Know We’re Not The Only Divorce Lawyers In South Atlanta, And We Know You May Be Searching For The Right Attorney to Help You. We’re Different. We Have Successfully Handled A LOT Of Late-Life and Senior Divorces, Probably Just Like Yours. We Do Not Complicate Cases For Extra Billing, Really Care and Seek To Resolve Everything Fairly.
Why Choose Lunn Law for Your “Gray” Divorce Case?
- Highly Reviewed & Rated – 5/5 stars on respected legal website Avvo and Very Highly rated on Google. See some of our client reviews below.
- Your Trusted Legal Partner – You deserve more than a transactional relationship with your lawyer. We serve as your dedicated legal partner, offering proactive communication and genuine care for your well-being. By treating every client as a unique individual, we go beyond legal representation to provide a level of support that makes all the difference.
- Straight Shooters – You’ve made an important decision in your life. We respect you for that. You can count on us to give you the honest (sometimes hard) truth about what to expect on the road ahead so that you can be prepared in every way possible.
- Because Your Family and Happiness Are at Stake – The smoother and fairer this process goes, the better the post-divorce interactions tend to be. This is better for the children (when applicable), you, and your ex-spouse.
- You’ll Be Heard – We listen without judgment and speak in plain language, not legal jargon. We want you to feel comfortable enough to ask any questions and fully understand your options.
- We Keep You Updated – We know transparency is important to you. We want you to know what’s happening with your case at all points in the process.
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What Is Late-Life Divorce?
Also known as “Gray” divorce, it refers to the increasing trend of older adults, typically aged 50 and above, deciding to end their marriages. The gray divorce meaning encompasses not just the legal process but also the unique challenges and considerations due to the life stage of those involved. Unlike divorces among younger couples, gray divorce often involves complex financial, emotional, and health-related issues that require careful navigation.
Protecting Your Assets With Precision
In Georgia, the division of community property during a divorce is a major concern. It means that a lot is at stake.
As Divorce Attorneys, we navigate these waters with meticulous attention to detail, working to ensure that the court divides them fairly. It is our job to help our clients divide complex assets such as real property, retirement assets, and business assets.
Our approach combines a thorough understanding of Georgia property division laws with a strategic plan tailored to your unique circumstances. You can trust us to advocate for your financial interests with the same care as if they were our own.
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The 10-year Rule and Spousal Maintenance in Georgia
Financial support provided by one spouse to the other after a divorce is referred to as spousal maintenance, or alimony, in Georgia. This support is intended to help the spouse with lower earnings maintain their basic needs after divorce. Eligibility for spousal maintenance is significantly impacted by the 10-year rule, a critical component of the process in Georgia.
The issue is ensuring alimony is fair. All too often, clients come to us after working with another attorney with modification of alimony requests because important details were missed or the agreement was poorly negotiated.
Key Points of the 10-Year Rule
- Duration of Marriage: In Georgia, the marriage must have lasted for a minimum of ten years.
- Financial Need: The requesting spouse must lack sufficient property and income to provide for their minimum reasonable needs.
- Efforts to Earn Income: The requesting spouse must show that they have made an effort to earn sufficient income or develop the skills to become self-supporting. This requirement may be waived due to physical or mental disability, duties as the custodian of a child with special needs, or another compelling reason. This point is typically subject to the most abuse by one side or the other in terms of the actual reality of the situation and requires solid investigation and documentation to avoid over- or underpayment.
Exceptions to the 10-Year Rule
While spousal maintenance is typically awarded in marriages that lasted 10 years or longer, there are exceptions where the court can award it even if the marriage was shorter than 10 years. Challenges related to family violence, disability of a spouse or child, and other considerations may apply as exceptions to the rule. Contact us for guidance on whether this applies to you.
Duration and Amount of Spousal Maintenance
Several factors determine the amount and duration of spousal maintenance in Georgia and are subject to specific limitations:
- Duration: The court aims to limit the duration of maintenance to the shortest reasonable period that allows the recipient to earn sufficient income. However, specific caps are in place:
- Up to five years if the marriage lasted 10 to 20 years.
- Up to seven years if the marriage lasted 20 to 30 years.
- Up to ten years if the marriage lasted more than 30 years.
- Indefinite duration if the recipient spouse has a disability or is the custodian of a child with a disability.
- Amount: Spousal maintenance varies depending on certain factors. Call Lunn Law to tell us about your situation.
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Our firm is dedicated to providing effective representation to every client. We guide clients with compassion and strategic advice, supporting them through every step of the divorce process. We have experience handling a wide range of family law issues, including divorce, child custody, support, and modifications.
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What Is The First Thing To Do When Considering or Getting A Divorce?
When applicable, you want to put a plan and strategy together BEFORE filing for divorce if you are the filer. If you have been told your spouse wants to divorce, or have been served divorce papers, it’s critical to utilize a divorce attorney. Making the wrong moves can be much more costly in the long run. Steps beyond that vary depending on the circumstances of each case, though they can include:
- seeking temporary orders to obtain child support
- assistance with monthly obligations
- exclusive use of a vehicle or residence
- rules to govern the custody of children
As you can see, there are a lot of factors to consider, and it can all feel overwhelming. We will cover all bases, with and for you. This will streamline the process, avoid delays, minimize costs, and ideally avert the crazy complications that all too often can materialize during a late-in-life divorce.
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“I am completely satisfied with the services that Lunn Law provided. The Law Office is prompt, efficient, and gets the job done.”, “Very pleased. Questions were answered in a timely manner. Very patient and understanding. Awesome representation!”, “Attorney Lunn-White is an excellent attorney who goes above and beyond for her clients. She has a stellar reputation within the legal community. I highly recommend her services!”, “I used this law firm to assist in my legal case, and Attorney Tiffany Lunn-White was so attentive to me, I felt that she really cared and I wasn’t just a Number. The staff there is amazing especially her assistant Robin. They kept me updated every step of the way. I would truly recommend this firm to everyone! They get RESULTS!”, “I’m very thankful to Lunn Law LLC and team for the work that they have done for me with my Divorce case, the time frame that was given was precise, the teammates where very professional, kind and very much understand with what I had going on, there are my top Divorce law firms in GA and will recommend them to anyone in need, Thanks again TEAM”
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