Earlier this month, we touched on a few potential implications of family law issues on income taxes. With the federal tax filing deadline fast approaching, we thought it might be a good time to revisit that topic and add some clarification on how a child custody order...
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Month: March 2012
Georgia bill increases grandparent visitation rights
On Behalf of Hill Macdonald, LLC | Mar 27, 2012 | Child Custody
Recently, the Georgia House of Representatives passed a law that aims to give grandparents more access to their grandchildren, even if the children's parents oppose such contact. The bill will strengthen the rights of Georgia grandparents to visit grandchildren who...
Tony Robbins’ lessons for life after divorce
On Behalf of Hill Macdonald, LLC | Mar 23, 2012 | Divorce
The decision to divorce is not an easy one. Even if you know that you will be happier in the end, it can be difficult to navigate the many legal and personal challenges that a divorce can present. In addition to family court proceedings, financial changes, and altered...
Should divorce have a mandatory waiting period?
On Behalf of Hill Macdonald, LLC | Mar 20, 2012 | Uncontested Divorce
One of Georgia's neighboring states is considering a change to its family law process which, if passed, would significantly reduce the mandatory waiting period for couples who wish to divorce in the state. Although it seems like a simple proposal, the bill has been...
Dating during the divorce process: Is it a good idea?
On Behalf of Hill Macdonald, LLC | Mar 16, 2012 | Divorce
In a recent survey of 2,000 newly divorced people in Georgia and throughout the country, about 50 percent of men and 20 percent of women stated that they were hoping to get married again someday. However, national statistics indicate that the divorce rate for second...
Terrell Owens could go to jail for failure to pay child support
On Behalf of Hill Macdonald, LLC | Mar 13, 2012 | Child Support
It seems that hardly a month goes by where former professional football player Terrell Owens does not make the news for something that is not football-related. In fact, in the past six months we have blogged about Owens' child support and other family law troubles at...
Why is March the most popular month for divorce?
On Behalf of Hill Macdonald, LLC | Mar 7, 2012 | Divorce
With spring fast approaching, many people in Georgia are looking forward to a fresh start. For some, that means doing something relatively minor, such as cleaning out a closet or a new fitness regime. For others, spring motivates them to making a major life change...
The tax implications of divorce, part two
On Behalf of Hill Macdonald, LLC | Mar 1, 2012 | Divorce
Earlier this week, we wrote about some of the many tax considerations of a couple who is recently divorced or who are in the process of ending their marriage. Thus far, we have discussed whether couples should file jointly or as individuals during or after a divorce,...
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