Georgia Divorce and Family Law Lawyer

Georgia divorce and family law help

Divorce involves legal decisions as well as personal change. Our office can help you understand the issues in your case, prepare necessary documents and evaluate possible resolutions. The appropriate approach depends on your circumstances and whether the spouses agree on the terms.

Agreement and court proceedings

An uncontested divorce generally involves agreement on the issues that must be resolved. A contested case involves unresolved issues requiring further negotiation or a court decision. Agreement can simplify the process, but it does not by itself dissolve the marriage. A divorce must proceed through the appropriate court and conclude with the required judgment.

Before filing, review the applicable residence, filing and service requirements. The court and procedures depend on the facts. Do not assume that a form package or another couple’s timetable will fit your case.

Children and parenting arrangements

Georgia courts decide custody based on the child’s best interests. Legal custody, physical custody and parenting time address different responsibilities. The child’s circumstances and the parents’ ability to meet the child’s needs require individual consideration.

Receiving or remaining in the family home does not automatically determine custody. A proposed parenting arrangement should address the child’s daily life, decision-making and time with each parent. Child support must also be reviewed under the applicable Georgia requirements.

Financial issues and preparation

Property, debts, support and financial disclosure may be important parts of the case. Gather current income information, tax records, account statements, debt information and any existing court orders. Discuss the issues that apply to your family before signing an agreement.

Norcross metro Atlanta and statewide service

Our office serves clients throughout Georgia, with particular focus on metro Atlanta and Gwinnett, DeKalb, Cobb, Clayton, Henry, Forsyth, Hall and Fulton counties. We can review divorce and family law concerns from our Norcross office. A service-area name does not determine where a case must be filed; the relevant residence, existing orders and jurisdiction questions need individual review.

Guides for the issues in your family law matter

Read our Georgia divorce FAQ for a starting point. Related guides cover child custody, child support, alimony and divorce mediation. Other family matters may involve legitimation, name changes, adoption or family violence protective orders. Call our office to discuss the issues that apply to your circumstances.

Contact our office to request a consultation. We can discuss the information needed for an initial review and the next steps appropriate to your circumstances.

Representation before and during a family law case

Our office assists with contested and uncontested divorce, settlement and marital agreements, custody, support, alimony, adoption, legitimation and name changes. Tell us whether you are considering a case, responding to papers or reviewing a proposed agreement. We can discuss negotiations and representation when questions remain for the court.

Before a consultation, organize financial statements, tax records, property and debt information, prior orders and any papers you have received. Bring a short timeline and a list of immediate concerns. If children are involved, include the current school and parenting schedule. Mention hearing dates and other stated deadlines when arranging the meeting.

For adoption questions, explain the proposed family relationship and provide available placement documents or earlier orders. Our office can discuss representation and identify the information needed for an individual review. When more than one person is involved, ask whose interests the lawyer would represent.

Our family law service areas page links to local information. We serve Georgia families from our Norcross office; a local service page does not identify the proper court for every case.

Call us today, at (770) 840-9098 to speak with an attorney.