Who Gets What in a Divorce?

How do couples divide property when going through a divorce? More contentiously, how do they divide debt?

We spoke to divorce attorney Kelli Hooper to learn more about how property is divided during a divorce. If you’re considering a divorce, she recommends making a list of all your assets, along with all of your debts, to help make the process smoother.

Kelli Hooper is a divorce attorney based in Fayetteville who helps clients in the Metro Atlanta area.

Contact her directly at 888-558-1353.

Learn more about her practice at her AsktheLawyers.com™ profile: https://bit.ly/2JcxQlf

Topics covered in this video:

0:24 - Can one spouse end up with more than 50% of property in a divorce?
1:18 - How is a house divided in a divorce if there’s only one name on the deed?
1:52 - What is the difference between marital assets and non-marital asset?
2:32 - How is property converted into a marital asset?
3:30 - Is there a gray area between non-marital and marital?
4:37 - How does a prenuptial agreement affect marital assets?
5:33 - Are couples more likely to argue over assets or debts?
6:05 - What would you suggest to people considering divorce?
7:09 - How can creating a list of all your assets and debts help with the divorce process?

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