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Understanding your Alimony Rights in Georgia
Alimony is the financial support one spouse pays to another after a divorce. It was developed as a way to provide an extra source of income to support one spouse during the time it takes to gain financial stability.
In 2011, 31% of single-mother households were living in poverty. In contrast, 37% of married mothers had a higher income than their husbands*. These findings illustrate how important it is for women to find a divorce attorney who will consult with them on the intricacies of alimony payments.
Understanding alimony is essential for both men and women that are getting a divorce in Georgia. It's hard to know exactly how much alimony one might receive because of the number of considerations that take place. To give you a better idea, our family law attorneys broke it down into three categories so you can understand how alimony in Georgia works.
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