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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Beware of Internet ads for a cheap no-fault divorce
On behalf of Hill Macdonald, LLC | Mar 11, 2015 | Uncontested Divorce
It sometimes makes sense to choose a higher-priced product and enjoy its extra dividends, such as better service and peace of mind. The fees and costs for a no-fault divorce in Georgia and other states will vary between a high range and often times a very low range....
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...
Should divorce have a mandatory waiting period?
On behalf of Hill Macdonald, LLC | Mar 20, 2012 | Uncontested Divorce
One of Georgia's neighboring states is considering a change to its family law process which, if passed, would significantly reduce the mandatory waiting period for couples who wish to divorce in the state. Although it seems like a simple proposal, the bill has been...
Why mediation may not be right for you
On behalf of Hill Macdonald, LLC | Jan 27, 2012 | Uncontested Divorce
In recent years, family law professionals have touted mediation as the solution to the increasingly backlogged family court systems in Ohio and around the country. Many couples have decided to use mediation as a more cost-effective, less combative way to conclude...
Georgia divorce rate is above average, part two
On behalf of Hill Macdonald, LLC | Sep 8, 2011 | Uncontested Divorce
Earlier this week, we began a discussion of a recently released study from the United States Census Bureau, which reported that the divorce rate in Georgia and throughout the southern region of the country is higher than the national average. Specifically, the study...
Georgia divorce rate is above average, part one
On behalf of Hill Macdonald, LLC | Sep 6, 2011 | Uncontested Divorce
According to U.S. Census data from 2009, Georgia is one of 14 states with divorce rates above the national average. The majority of states with an above-average divorce rate are in the south, which researchers partially attribute to a higher rate of marriage in the...
Court: airline can’t decide whether pilot divorces are legitimate
On behalf of Hill Macdonald, LLC | Jul 29, 2011 | Uncontested Divorce
Earlier this month, a federal appeals court ruled that an airline cannot decide that a pilot's divorce is fake, dismissing a lawsuit that accused nine pilots of divorcing their spouses in an attempt to tap into their pension benefits early.The attorneys for the pilots...
Allen Iverson’s wife files for divorce in Georgia…again
On behalf of Hill Macdonald, LLC | Jun 22, 2011 | Uncontested Divorce
When a couple is thinking about divorce, there are many factors that can motivate them to attempt to work out their problems and remain in their marriage, such as a mortgage, debt, or, most commonly, children. This may be what happened with NBA star Allen Iverson when...
NY Joins Georgia, Other States, With Divorce Law Change
On behalf of Hill Macdonald, LLC | Aug 23, 2010 | Uncontested Divorce
Georgia law provides for uncontested, no-fault divorces. Until recently, so did every other state in the country, except for one.New York has now joined the fold, and most divorce experts say that it is about time. "There is a human cost and a financial one," says...
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