Although there is still more than a month until the federal income tax filing deadline of April 17, many Georgia couples have likely begun the long and often-complicated process of preparing their tax return. While taxes can be confusing on their own, they become even...
Month: February 2012
Proposed Georgia law impacting Muslim family law cases advances
On behalf of Hill Macdonald, LLC | Feb 25, 2012 | Uncategorized
Georgia's House Judiciary Non-civil Committee approved "the American Laws for Georgia's Court Act" this Thursday, which will move the controversial proposed law forward for a full vote in the House of Representatives. The primary intent of the bill is to prevent...
Atlanta pastor’s wife withdraws divorce petition
On behalf of Hill Macdonald, LLC | Feb 21, 2012 | Uncategorized
The wife of the embattled pastor of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church has reportedly withdrawn her petition for divorce from her husband, according to DeKalb County court filings and the pastor's family law attorney.Neither Bishop Eddie Long nor his wife, Vanessa,...
Smartphones used as evidence in many divorce cases
On behalf of Hill Macdonald, LLC | Feb 17, 2012 | Uncategorized
Way back in August, we wrote a blog post about the dangers of posting sensitive information on social networking websites such as Facebook and Twitter when you are in the midst of a divorce or other family law case. In short, we gave this advice: don't post anything...
Enjoying Valentine’s Day after a divorce
On behalf of Hill Macdonald, LLC | Feb 14, 2012 | Uncategorized
If today marks your first Valentine's Day after a painful separation or divorce, it is understandable that you may want to ignore the holiday completely. However, that will be difficult, if not impossible. With each heart-shaped box of chocolates and bouquet of...
Spreading the news about your divorce
On behalf of Hill Macdonald, LLC | Feb 10, 2012 | Uncategorized
As our lives move more and more online, many of us may now send and receive all of our news and updates via the Internet. In addition to traditional news sources, this also includes interpersonal communications. For example, we may congratulate a friend on his or her...
Georgia judge decreases Terrell Owens’ child support payments
On behalf of Hill Macdonald, LLC | Feb 8, 2012 | Child Support
In recent years, due largely to the troubled economy and high unemployment rate, many Georgia parents have sought downward modifications of their court-ordered child support payments after the loss of a job or a reduction in their pay. This can even happen to...
Several states modify alimony laws; should Georgia be next?
On behalf of Hill Macdonald, LLC | Feb 6, 2012 | Alimony
In recent years, several states have modified their laws regarding alimony, or spousal support, in response to mass criticism claiming that the current laws are outdated and out of touch with modern marriages and family financial situations. With this seeming wave of...
Study: younger couples may experience a more painful divorce
On behalf of Hill Macdonald, LLC | Feb 3, 2012 | Uncategorized
A divorce is a difficult, painful experience, no matter when you do it. But according to a new study, people who divorce at a younger age and after fewer years of marriage may actually suffer greater physical and emotional harm from the split than people who filed for...
After divorce, make sure to change your name with the IRS
On behalf of Hill Macdonald, LLC | Feb 1, 2012 | Uncategorized
If you have gone through the divorce process and come out on the other side, it may seem the hard work is over. However, that may not be true. Following a divorce, there are many details that must be taken care of, such as opening separate bank accounts, refinancing a...
Categories
- Alimony (10)
- Blog (8)
- Child Custody (78)
- Child Support (62)
- Divorce (213)
- Fathers' Rights (2)
- Property Division (42)
- Uncontested Divorce (10)
- Visitation (5)
Archives
- December 2020 (1)
- October 2020 (1)
- September 2020 (1)
- August 2020 (1)
- July 2020 (1)
- June 2020 (1)
- May 2020 (1)
- April 2020 (2)
- February 2020 (1)
- January 2020 (1)
- December 2019 (1)
- November 2019 (1)
- October 2019 (1)
- September 2019 (1)
- August 2019 (1)
- July 2019 (1)
- June 2019 (1)
- May 2019 (1)
- April 2019 (1)
- March 2019 (1)
- February 2019 (1)
- January 2019 (1)
- December 2018 (2)
- October 2018 (2)
- August 2018 (1)
- July 2018 (2)
- June 2018 (1)
- April 2018 (1)
- March 2018 (1)
- February 2018 (1)
- January 2018 (2)
- November 2017 (2)
- October 2017 (1)
- September 2017 (1)
- August 2017 (1)
- July 2017 (1)
- June 2017 (1)
- May 2017 (1)
- April 2017 (1)
- March 2017 (1)
- February 2017 (1)
- January 2017 (1)
- December 2016 (1)
- November 2016 (1)
- October 2016 (1)
- September 2016 (1)
- August 2016 (2)
- July 2016 (1)
- June 2016 (1)
- May 2016 (1)
- July 2015 (3)
- June 2015 (5)
- May 2015 (4)
- April 2015 (4)
- March 2015 (5)
- February 2015 (4)
- January 2015 (4)
- December 2014 (5)
- November 2014 (5)
- October 2014 (3)
- September 2014 (5)
- August 2014 (4)
- July 2014 (5)
- June 2014 (4)
- May 2014 (4)
- April 2014 (5)
- March 2014 (4)
- February 2014 (4)
- January 2014 (5)
- December 2013 (6)
- November 2013 (4)
- October 2013 (3)
- September 2013 (6)
- August 2013 (10)
- July 2013 (9)
- June 2013 (8)
- May 2013 (10)
- April 2013 (8)
- March 2013 (8)
- February 2013 (10)
- January 2013 (9)
- December 2012 (8)
- November 2012 (8)
- October 2012 (9)
- September 2012 (7)
- August 2012 (10)
- July 2012 (8)
- June 2012 (8)
- May 2012 (10)
- April 2012 (8)
- March 2012 (8)
- February 2012 (10)
- January 2012 (8)
- December 2011 (9)
- November 2011 (8)
- October 2011 (9)
- September 2011 (8)
- August 2011 (10)
- July 2011 (8)
- June 2011 (9)
- May 2011 (8)
- April 2011 (9)
- March 2011 (10)
- February 2011 (8)
- January 2011 (8)
- December 2010 (9)
- November 2010 (9)
- October 2010 (8)
- September 2010 (10)
- August 2010 (15)
- July 2010 (1)