Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Georgia

If I purchase a home while married, even if spouse has contributed nothing to the purchase, is she elgible, in Georgia, to receive half of the proprty in the event of a divorce?


Asked on 10/06/12, 10:26 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Glen Ashman Ashman Law Office also dba Glen Ashman Attorney

No, Georgia does not have community property (which would be 50-50).

But Georgia DOES have equitable division, meaning the property can be divided however the court sees fit, which could be 100-0, 50-50, 90-10, or any other division.

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Answered on 10/06/12, 11:15 am


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