Although this particular case did not originate in our state, Georgia readers of our blog might be interested in it none the less. The case involves a police chief who was convicted on charges of insurance fraud and official misconduct. Although he intends to appeal...
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Month: August 2012
Kids need honesty and openness to deal with divorce
On Behalf of Hill Macdonald, LLC | Aug 27, 2012 | Child-Related Matters
By nature, children tend to be selfish and self-absorbed. This is why, more often than not, kids are surprised and thrown off-guard when their parents announce that they have decided to divorce. But even if they see the split coming, adjusting to the changes it brings...
Could Facebook hurt your Atlanta divorce case?
On Behalf of Hill Macdonald, LLC | Aug 24, 2012 | Divorce
In a 2010 survey of U.S. divorce attorneys, more than 80 percent reported that they had seen an increase in the number of family law cases in which social media posts and photos were used as evidence in the last five years. And as Facebook, Twitter and other social...
How the children decision can lead to divorce
On Behalf of Hill Macdonald, LLC | Aug 21, 2012 | Divorce
When you are engaged and planning your wedding, it is generally a very exciting time. Once the date has been set, invitations sent and RSVPs received, it usually takes a very significant issue to derail your upcoming nuptials. So many couples, upon learning something...
Wife of Chad “Ochocinco” files for divorce
On Behalf of Hill Macdonald, LLC | Aug 15, 2012 | Property Division
After a brief 41-day marriage, Evelyn Lozada of VH1 reality show "Basketball Wives" has filed for divorce from NFL wide receiver Chad Johnson (formerly Ochocinco). Johnson was arrested this weekend for allegedly head-butting Lozada in an altercation in Florida. In...
Evander Holyfield finalizes divorce in Georgia
On Behalf of Hill Macdonald, LLC | Aug 13, 2012 | Divorce
After nearly a decade of marriage, former heavyweight boxer Evander Holyfield and his wife have divorced, according to entertainment media reports. Their divorce was finalized in Georgia family court last month, almost nine years to the day from the couple's wedding...
Family law attorney offers tips for divorcing men
On Behalf of Hill Macdonald, LLC | Aug 11, 2012 | Child Custody
Although the family law world has become significantly more friendly toward men in recent decades, husbands and fathers may still find themselves at somewhat of a disadvantage in divorce, child custody and other family law cases. Therefore, according to one family law...
Georgia football player arrested for child support nonpayment
On Behalf of Hill Macdonald, LLC | Aug 9, 2012 | Child Support
Four months after filing for bankruptcy, a former professional football player was arrested this week on charges that he had failed to make his court-ordered child support payments. But despite his financial situation and the criminal charges against him, Jamal Lewis...
Father makes unusual request in custody negotiations
On Behalf of Hill Macdonald, LLC | Aug 3, 2012 | Child Custody
If you and your spouse had decided to divorce, and you were asked to pick a few select dates and events that you wanted to spend with your children, what would you choose? Religious or secular holidays, or perhaps your birthday? What about an annual family reunion or...
After divorce, change your name and ID by Election Day
On Behalf of Hill Macdonald, LLC | Aug 1, 2012 | Divorce
With just under 100 days left until the 2012 presidential election, Georgia residents are likely to see a significant increase in campaign commercials, candidate emails and donation requests in the coming weeks. While there is still plenty of time to decide which...
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