Month: January 2015

Some newlyweds confront divorce within months of the marriage

On Behalf of Hill Macdonald, LLC | Jan 27, 2015 | Divorce

The statistics surrounding divorce in Georgia are similar to the nationwide averages. One statistical category shows how long the parties were married when the divorce was granted. There is always a steady but relatively small percentage of marriages that did not last...

Decades of evolving problems in marriage may cause a divorce

On Behalf of Hill Macdonald, LLC | Jan 19, 2015 | Divorce

Some Georgia residents may be old enough to remember when it was shocking to see a couple separating or divorcing after two or three decades of a seemingly secure marriage. Now, it is not shocking but, perhaps, still a bit perplexing to witness a divorce in...

How to emotionally prepare and plan for a divorce

On Behalf of Hill Macdonald, LLC | Jan 16, 2015 | Divorce

It is not uncommon for a couple to wait until the new year to file for divorce, as many people find that it is unpleasant and inconvenient to do so during the busy holidays. As this new year begins, many Georgia couples may now be facing the difficult step of filing...

A prenuptial agreement can ensure fair division of marital assets

On Behalf of Hill Macdonald, LLC | Jan 5, 2015 | Property Division

Marriage has served many purposes throughout the ages, including uniting influential families for business purposes. While those types of arrangements are largely irrelevant today, many couples may still desire to protect any individual or family wealth in the event...