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What really determines alimony in a Georgia divorce?

In this raw and informative episode, the attorneys at Shewmaker & Lewis take you inside the courtroom and behind the curtain of how alimony works (or doesn't) in real life. They cover:

The legal standards for awarding alimony in Georgia

How adultery, conduct, and reconciliation affect outcomes

Whether women or men are more likely to receive alimony

Why some judges say “get a job”

The difference between periodic and lump sum alimony

When cohabitation ends alimony

Hilarious and jaw-dropping case stories

If you're going through a divorce or just want to understand how alimony actually works—not in theory, but in practice—this is the episode for you.

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Chapter Markers:

00:00 - Intro & Horse Joke
00:35 - Today’s Topic: Alimony Deep Dive
02:01 - Is Alimony Dead in Georgia?
03:10 - What the Law Says About Alimony
04:25 - Adultery and Its Legal Consequences
06:44 - Reconciliation and Why It Matters
08:01 - Conduct That Can Affect Alimony
09:22 - Employment Expectations During Divorce
10:55 - Gender & Judge Bias in Alimony Rulings
13:24 - Understanding Your Judge: Reality vs. Statute
15:19 - Changing Social Norms & Dual-Income Households
17:01 - How Long Do You Need to Be Married to Get Alimony?
18:03 - Periodic vs. Lump Sum Alimony Explained
20:09 - Life Insurance as Alimony
21:43 - Car Payments & Modifiability
22:15 - Meretricious Relationships & Alimony Termination
23:29 - Is Alimony Still Taxable?
24:00 - What’s Coming in Future Episodes