Couples going through a high-asset divorce will likely disagree on numerous financial matters. For example, it is common for spouses to disagree about how to split up their property. When one spouse has left the workforce to raise children or maintain the family home,...
Alimony
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...
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 great alimony reform debate — a neccessity or a handout?
On Behalf of Hill Macdonald, LLC | Oct 8, 2014 | Alimony
Back when divorce was uncommon, judges would grant them only in cases of broken marriage vows through infidelity or similar circumstances. Judges often used the awarding of alimony as a form of public chastisement. Now, in the era of the...
Can Georgia spouses be jailed for missing alimony payments?
On Behalf of Hill Macdonald, LLC | Sep 5, 2013 | Alimony
It's understandable that in many situations, parents who miss child support payments could face jail time. However, divorced spouses in Georgia may face time in jail for missing alimony payments. This is the case with a man who has been jailed multiple times and is...
Alimony help for Georgia couples facing divorce
On Behalf of Hill Macdonald, LLC | Jun 6, 2013 | Alimony
Georgia divorced spouses may be able to say farewell to alimony being paid for life. Several states are contemplating changing laws that decree paying alimony that ends upon death. There was a reason that law was passed long ago, but in so many cases these days, that...
The basics of alimony
On Behalf of Hill Macdonald, LLC | Mar 18, 2013 | Alimony
Many people going through divorce have questions about alimony. What is alimony, how is it determined and how long will it have to be paid are some of the most common questions about alimony.Alimony is a monthly payment that one spouse pays to the other spouse...
The debate over permanent alimony continues in Georgia
On Behalf of Hill Macdonald, LLC | Feb 15, 2013 | Alimony
The perils of permanent alimony remain for people getting divorced in Georgia. What is permanent alimony? Permanent alimony is when one spouse is required to pay their ex-spouse alimony for the rest of their life or until their ex dies or in many cases,...
Court order required to lower spousal support obligation
On Behalf of Hill Macdonald, LLC | Nov 12, 2012 | Alimony
As the economy continues to limp toward recovery in Georgia, many people are finding themselves out of work or making less than they previously did for several months (or even years) longer than they anticipated. As such, many Atlanta residents are no longer able to...
Alimony, federal and state tax laws, and the IRS
On Behalf of Hill Macdonald, LLC | Jul 12, 2012 | Alimony
At some point after a divorce had taken place, a husband agreed with his former spouse to make a single $20,000 lump-sum payment. In doing so, his wife assured him that he would then be relieved of his $500 per month spousal support obligations.His wife's assurances...
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