Child custody and child support are not only applicable to married couples getting a divorce. They also are relevant to unmarried couples who don't stay together. However, you must establish paternity to claim joint custody or monetary support. You may be hesitant to...
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4 signs your spouse is hiding property
On Behalf of Hill Macdonald, LLC | Nov 9, 2016 | Property Division
Deciding on financial matters is almost always a cause of conflict between divorcing spouses - and even more so in a high-asset divorce with more property for the couple to fight over. It is possible to make things go more smoothly by gathering all financial...
Heads up parents: It’s okay to disagree with a GAL report
On Behalf of Hill Macdonald, LLC | Oct 11, 2016 | Child Custody
Even though the position of a guardian ad litem (GAL) is to ensure a child's best interests are taken into consideration in a custody determination, parents don't always agree with what GALs consider to be the best course of action. This is because most parents...
Does permanent really mean forever with alimony?
On Behalf of Hill Macdonald, LLC | Sep 2, 2016 | Alimony
If you're currently in the throes of divorce, chances are you have a lot on your mind. From dividing marital assets to negotiating a fair - or at least reasonable - child custody order, divorce forces you to consider a lot of things, including things you don't...
Five important things to consider when divorcing as a senior
On Behalf of Hill Macdonald, LLC | Aug 23, 2016 | Property Division
What was once considered taboo more than 60 years ago, divorce has become mostly socially acceptable, especially among women who generally had the most challenging time following a divorce decades ago. As such, many couples who thought they would have to "tough things...
How do guardian ad litems affect custody decisions?
On Behalf of Hill Macdonald, LLC | Aug 1, 2016 | Child Custody
When parents divorce or separate, it's necessary to make custody and visitation arrangements for the children. Although parents are allowed to make such determinations outside of the courtroom - provided the arrangement is in the best interests of the children - some...
Alimony: It’s not one-size-fits-all
On Behalf of Hill Macdonald, LLC | Jul 14, 2016 | Alimony
Divorce and related family law matters come with a whole host of assumptions and misconceptions. For the most part, people don't necessarily expect to get divorced. Because of this, many people are unfamiliar with the legal elements of divorce and often rely on the...
The art of the (prenuptial) deal: Trump’s first divorce
On Behalf of Hill Macdonald, LLC | Jun 20, 2016 | Divorce
Among the many contracts Donald Trump has signed in the course of his career is a prenuptial agreement with his first wife, Ivana. According to The New York Times, it stipulated that, "should the couple split, she return everything - cars, furs, rings - that Mr. Trump...
How are business holdings treated in a Georgia divorce?
On Behalf of Hill Macdonald, LLC | May 11, 2016 | Property Division
Most business owners take great pride in the work they put into their businesses, because for them, their business may be their biggest investment and largest source of income. It's understandable then that they would have questions and concerns about their business...
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