High-Net-Worth Divorce Specialist
Business equity, deferred compensation, real estate — Georgia's equitable distribution requires expertise. This guide shows you exactly what you're entitled to.
Leanne Ozaine, CDFA® & CFP® | Specializing in high-asset divorces
Turn Panic Into Power — $97Q: How are corporate professional careers divided in Sandy Springs divorces?
Sandy Springs attracts North Atlanta corporate professionals across healthcare, finance, consulting, technology. Under GA equitable distribution, 30-year careers create substantial marital wealth: 401(k)s $800K-$2M+, stock compensation $200K-$800K, deferred bonuses. At 60+, dividing retirement accounts means each spouse receives ~50% of marital portion—reducing individual retirement security substantially. Proper QDRO execution and tax planning critical to avoid losing additional wealth to taxes and penalties.
Q: Can I afford Sandy Springs schools-focused neighborhoods after divorce?
Sandy Springs offers excellent schools attracting families—but at 60+ in gray divorce, school quality no longer matters (children grown). Sandy Springs homes $500K-$2M+ purchased for school access become expensive solo living: property taxes ($8K-$15K), HOA fees ($3K-$6K+), maintenance ($8K-$12K) = $40K-$60K+/year housing costs. At 60+ on retirement income, many relocate to lower-cost North Atlanta suburbs (Roswell, Marietta: 25% lower) or leave metro entirely—school access no longer justifies premium pricing.
Q: What about alimony in Sandy Springs professional divorces?
Georgia awards alimony based on need and ability to pay—no automatic permanent alimony like some states. Sandy Springs professional incomes ($150K-$400K+) may support substantial temporary alimony during transition or permanent alimony if one spouse sacrificed career for family. For 30-year marriages with significant income disparity, alimony can be $3K-$10K+ monthly. At 60+, duration matters critically: 5-year alimony vs. permanent (until remarriage/death) represents $180K vs. $900K-$1.5M+ over 25-year retirement—negotiation is everything.
Q: Should I stay in Atlanta metro or relocate to lower-cost Southeast after divorce?
Sandy Springs costs: homes $500K-$2M+, property taxes moderate ($8K-$15K), GA income tax 5.75%, total annual costs $60K-$90K+ for comfortable retirement. Relocating within GA to mountains (Blue Ridge, Dahlonega: 40% lower costs) or coast (Savannah, St. Simons: beach lifestyle, similar costs) provides lifestyle options. Leaving GA for lower-tax states like Florida (no income tax), Tennessee (no income tax), or North Carolina (flat 4.5%) saves $5K-$20K+ annually on taxes alone—over 25-year retirement, staying vs. relocating costs $125K-$500K+ difference.
Sandy Springs features affluent North Atlanta suburbs, corporate professionals, and $500K-$2M+ homes with excellent schools.
Here's what nobody tells you: A "fair" settlement can still leave you struggling.
50/50 sounds equal. But if you take the house and your spouse takes the 401(k), only one of you has retirement income. A pension isn't cash. Tax treatment turns "half" into 40% or 60% depending on which half you take.
Your lawyer knows the law. They don't know what you'll live on for the next 30 years.
Most people sign their settlement while still in emotional shock. The brain is in survival mode — the prefrontal cortex that makes rational decisions is literally offline. By the time the fog lifts, the settlement is final.
You need someone whose only job is protecting your financial future — not billable hours, not legal posturing. Someone who can show you exactly what different settlement scenarios mean for your life 5, 10, 25 years from now.
The 5-step system that shows you what you'll actually live on, so you stop guessing and start knowing.
Calculate your real post-divorce income — including spousal support, assets, and earning potential — so you negotiate from facts, not fear.
Document gathering checklists tell you exactly what to bring to your attorney — so you walk in prepared, not panicked.
Map out your real expenses as a single person — before you fight for something you can't actually maintain.
The asset identification system helps you find accounts and property you might not even know exist.
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