For Your Protection – Where Divorce is the Only Answer

The fact that couples going through a divorce are often on an emotional roller coaster is nothing new.  However, it is important for those involved to realize the danger that can be involved when dealing with certain  estranged spouses during the time leading up to a separation, divorce and after.

If your spouse has a propensity for and a history of violent behavior during the marriage, it is likely to be exacerbated during a separation and subsequent divorce.  I am not discussing posturing for the best deal in the divorce but real danger.  The solutions are not always  simple or guaranteed to protect you but you must at least make the effort.

One alternative involves getting a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) if you feel you or a family member are in real danger.  These can be particularly helpful during the first emotionally charged period of the initial separation or filing.  Please do not use these mechanisms if your spouse is really a nice person who is just upset.  In cases such as these, more harm than good can come from there use.

Another alternative to a TRO is using good judgment by not meeting your estranged spouse alone.  Take along a family member or a friend who can add accountability, be a witness for he said she said moments, but more importantly keep your estranged spouse or even you from doing something foolish.  Also if exchanging children for temporary custody arrangements, choose a public place where people will be around.  The classic spot is McDonalds.  If you spend much time in the parking lot on Friday afternoon, you will probably witness someone else’s exchange.

Most importantly, discuss your fears with your attorney.  If your attorney is perceptive, he or she will know whether a mental health care professional should be consulted.  You must always consider your safety and also the safety of your children because during a separation and divorce, you will not always be around.

If you have questions about divorce or custody, please contact my office at (404) 228-8103 or e-mail me at whillesq@gmail.com.

The Forclosure Battle In Georgia Courts

Recently, The Hill Firm, LLC was granted a Temporary Restraining Order in a Georgia Superior Court to prevent Bank of America from proceeding with a scheduled foreclosure sale of our client’s property.  The only way to prevent the bank from prevailing in foreclosures is by filing lawsuits against the bank and bringing interested parties to the courthouse.  To date, our firm has experienced that the banks will not negotiate until brought into the courthouse.

This dual tracking by the banks and the foreclosing attorneys lull property owners to sleep thinking a modification is forthcoming while the foreclosure, property sale and eviction are occurring without the homeowners mounting a defense.  The later the homeowner gets  representation, the more expensive and cumbersome the litigation becomes.

If you are behind on your payments, you should consider getting representation now, before the banks take action.

The Hill Firm, LLC   (404)736-9167