In recent months, we have blogged about professional football player Terrell Owens and his repeated run-ins with the Fulton County family court system regarding his alleged failure to pay his court-ordered child support. Now, it appears that the threat of jail time...
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Month: September 2011
Georgia ranks in the top 10 for domestic violence homicides
On Behalf of Hill Macdonald, LLC | Sep 27, 2011 | Divorce
According to a recent study, Georgia is among the top 10 states in the U.S. in terms of domestic violence homicides. Specifically, Georgia ranks sixth for women killed by men, and the majority of the homicides were the result of domestic violence committed by men...
In Georgia, failure to pay child support leads to jail time (two)
On Behalf of Hill Macdonald, LLC | Sep 22, 2011 | Child Support
Earlier this week, we began a discussion of the court cases against parents for their failure to pay child support. Because these are civil matters, there is no constitutional requirement that defendants be provided an attorney for their hearings, as there is for...
In Georgia, failure to pay child support leads to jail time (one)
On Behalf of Hill Macdonald, LLC | Sep 20, 2011 | Child Support
Under the 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution, no person may be "deprived of life, liberty or property without due process of law." Traditionally, this has been interpreted to require that anyone who is accused of a crime be given a fair trial. Because...
Americans start Tokyo protests over Japanese child abductions
On Behalf of Hill Macdonald, LLC | Sep 16, 2011 | Child Custody
It is a very complex process for a mother to petition for full custody of a child if the child's father already shares custody of the child. When a judge decides on who should have custody, he or she looks at the best interests of the child and it might be difficult...
Georgia divorce rate is above average, part two
On Behalf of Hill Macdonald, LLC | Sep 8, 2011 | Uncontested Divorce
Earlier this week, we began a discussion of a recently released study from the United States Census Bureau, which reported that the divorce rate in Georgia and throughout the southern region of the country is higher than the national average. Specifically, the study...
Georgia divorce rate is above average, part one
On Behalf of Hill Macdonald, LLC | Sep 6, 2011 | Uncontested Divorce
According to U.S. Census data from 2009, Georgia is one of 14 states with divorce rates above the national average. The majority of states with an above-average divorce rate are in the south, which researchers partially attribute to a higher rate of marriage in the...
Atlanta Falcons owner and wife announce separation
On Behalf of Hill Macdonald, LLC | Sep 2, 2011 | Divorce
According to a statement from Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank, he and his wife, Stephanie, have separated. Although the couple has not yet announced whether they plan to seek a divorce, Falcons fans are already wondering whether the split will be similar to one the...
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