In many -- if not most -- wedding ceremonies, the couple promises to stick it out through thick and thin. However, saying the words and being able to carry them out through the hard times are two entirely different things. In fact, in spite of their collective best...
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Congress okays bill to protect child custody rights re deployment
On Behalf of Hill Macdonald, LLC | Dec 24, 2014 | Child Custody
In a by-gone era, the fathers went into the military and the mothers tended to the house and children. However, those days are gone as now either parent is just as likely to enter the different branches of service. Until recently, this choice may have come at a...
Deion Sanders’ ex-wife jailed for child custody violation
On Behalf of Hill Macdonald, LLC | Dec 17, 2014 | Child Custody
The world of celebrity seems to have little in common with the lives of the average Georgia resident. However, even sports and movie stars must live by the orders issued by judges, even in matters related to divorce and child custody matters. Recently, the...
Strange child custody dispute ends with Georgia child found safe
On Behalf of Hill Macdonald, LLC | Dec 10, 2014 | Child Custody
Occasionally, one hears of unusually intense disagreements where a child is not returned by a non-custodial parent. When a parent encounters difficulties in regaining custody of a child, that parent usually files a report with the proper officials in an attempt to...
Predivorce planning may save frustration down the road
On Behalf of Hill Macdonald, LLC | Dec 2, 2014 | Uncontested Divorce
In spite of the best intentions and efforts, not every marriage will survive. In fact, the current statistics indicate that close to half of all marriages will end in divorce. Couples in Georgia that fear their relationship is also in danger may benefit from...
Child custody issues may be better settled using parenting plans
On Behalf of Hill Macdonald, LLC | Nov 26, 2014 | Child Custody
When settlers first immigrated to the United States, they generally held to the traditional English law that dictated that fathers were to raise the children in the event of a divorce. By the early 1900s, mothers became the one believed to be the most capable of...
Protecting an inheritance during property division
On Behalf of Hill Macdonald, LLC | Nov 19, 2014 | Property Division
When a Georgia marriage comes to an end, one of the primary focal points within the divorce involves the division of marital property. For those spouses who have been left an inheritance, protecting that gift from the property division process is often a concern....
Holding onto the home after divorce may be challenging for some
On Behalf of Hill Macdonald, LLC | Nov 11, 2014 | Divorce
Once a marriage dissolves, the emotional fallout is only part of the ordeal. Along with determining whether spousal support is necessary and ironing out possible child custody issues, decisions must be made concerning the division of marital property. As some...
Judge rules prenup agreement valid; limits wife’s divorce assets
On Behalf of Hill Macdonald, LLC | Nov 5, 2014 | Divorce
On their honeymoon, a wife later testified that she and her new husband shredded their prenuptial agreement and vowed to disregard its stipulations. Fast-forward 12 years, and a judge has ruled the agreement is valid and the couple must abide by it during their...
Tips for preparing financially for divorce
On Behalf of Hill Macdonald, LLC | Nov 1, 2014 | Divorce
For many married couples, divorce can be an emotional roller coaster ride. For couples who have been married for many years, divorce can also be financially stressful. However, by following a few simple financial tips, separating Georgia spouses can keep control of...
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