Many divorces may start out as amicable, but getting them to stay that way may involve a bit of luck and a lot of good faith effort by both parties. Although a divorce may be filed as a no-fault divorce, that does not mean that the parties are agreeing to an...
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Children detained in legal dispute released on conditions
On Behalf of Hill Macdonald, LLC | Jul 14, 2015 | Visitation
Family law attorneys in Georgia and elsewhere are likely familiar with the dynamic that arises in child visitation cases that is generally referred to as parental alienation. It involves a legal dispute about visitation rights in which the non-custodial parent usually...
Georgia divorce rules mandate equitable property distribution
On Behalf of Hill Macdonald, LLC | Jul 10, 2015 | Divorce
In Georgia, property acquired during the marriage by either party is subject to what is called equitable property distribution. This means that the court will look at a statutorily specified list of factors and determine how to divide the property between the spouses....
Some general concepts of child custody in Georgia divorce cases
On Behalf of Hill Macdonald, LLC | Jun 29, 2015 | Divorce
This is a general summary of the highlights of the rules of child custody in divorce cases in Georgia. Initially, the paternity of the father must be established before legal rights or duties can be attributed to the individual. This is usually not an issue in most...
Property division sometimes highly contested in divorce
On Behalf of Hill Macdonald, LLC | Jun 25, 2015 | Property Division
Georgia couples who are entering court proceedings for divorce will want to avoid some of the most common pitfalls that seem to cause discord and ignite tempers. Among the issues that are most highly contested in divorce is the topic of property division. Seeking...
Clients told to drop social media contacts during divorce case
On Behalf of Hill Macdonald, LLC | Jun 18, 2015 | Divorce
If a divorce proceeding or a custody battle looms in one's future, it may be time to take decisive action to close down all social media postings and communications until further notice. According to the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, almost all of the...
Some common lessons that are learned through the divorce process
On Behalf of Hill Macdonald, LLC | Jun 12, 2015 | Divorce
There are some tried and true experiences that seem to be fairly common for people who are divorcing. They occur universally, to people in Georgia and everywhere else. Unfortunately, like many things in life most people have to experience the lessons of divorce by...
Some key principles assist children during and after divorce
On Behalf of Hill Macdonald, LLC | Jun 4, 2015 | Divorce
The security and peace of mind of one's children is often a worry that a spouse takes into a divorce and carries in his or her awareness throughout the proceedings and thereafter. According to a prominent divorce therapist, the divorcing parents can follow...
Divorce decision should not be judged as harmful to children
On Behalf of Hill Macdonald, LLC | May 27, 2015 | Divorce
Parents in Georgia who are considering divorce may in many cases be doing their children a disservice by putting off the inevitable in the hope of protecting the children from the negative effects of a marital dissolution. Communication between spouses of the...
Studies favor shared child custody orders with fairly equal time
On Behalf of Hill Macdonald, LLC | May 21, 2015 | Child Custody
Federal statistics reportedly show that children with two parents are more likely to be successful students who don't get in trouble and who stay out of jail. Kids with two active parents are generally more secure, drug and alcohol-free, and not pregnant or depressed....
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