Georgia Contested Divorce Lawyers
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A contested divorce is a divorce where the parties have not reached an agreement regarding all the terms for a divorce, and one of the parties has filed for a divorce case with the court. A contested divorce requires one or both spouses to contest (or disagree) on one or more aspects of the divorce case. The issues that most spouses disagree upon in a contested divorce cases are:
- Child Custody and Visitation
- Child Support
- Alimony and/or Spousal Support
- Property / Asset Division
- Marital Debt Division
- The Reason(s) Given For the Divorce; Examples: adultery, cruel treatment, abandonment, etc.
Contested divorce proceedings generally takes much longer than an uncontested divorce to complete. With a contested divorce, the parties are required to go through several steps prior to the divorce being finalized. The contested divorce process usually involves the filing of pleadings (complaint, answer and counterclaim) with the court, discovery, motions, temporary hearing(s), mediation, and potentially a trial. Contested divorce trials are conducted in front of and decided by a Superior Court Judge in the county the case is filed. If minor children are involved, the divorce case will usually be more complicated because child custody, visitation and child support will be necessary issues that have to be decided.
Child Custody and Visitation in Georgia
Changes in Georgia law regarding child custody and visitation that went into effect on January 1, 2008 require parents to create a comprehensive and far-reaching parenting plan. You must file a proposed plan with the complaint or answer, and the final divorce decree will incorporate a permanent parenting plan.
Child Support in Georgia
On January 1, 2007, new child support guidelines went into effect in Georgia. It is often best to seek the guidance of a qualified lawyer to understand the nuances of these complicated new child support calculation methods.
Alimony or Spousal Support in Georgia
Alimony, or spousal support, may be granted to either a husband or a wife. It can be paid for a limited period or until the spouse remarries, cohabitates, or passes away.
Marital Property Division in Georgia
Division of property can sometimes be complicated, especially when the division involves second homes, pension plans, investments, or family businesses. We can help you prepare and file QDRO’s (Qualified Domestic Relations Order) and other papers to protect your interests.
Marital Debt Division
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Georgia Areas We Serve
Coleman Legal Group, LLC’s divorce and family law attorneys handle cases in the following cities and communities: Atlanta, Alpharetta, Roswell, Johns Creek, Milton, Cumming, Sharon Springs, Marietta, Suwanee, Sandy Springs, Canton, Woodstock, Holly Springs, Douglasville, Kennesaw, Gainesville, Norcross, Lawrenceville, Midtown, Inman Park, Duluth, Buckhead, Dunwoody, Vinings, Smyrna, Covington, Conyers, Newborn, Mansfield, Oxford, Social Circle, Porterdale, Buford, Sugar Hill, Mountain Park, Dacula, Ball Ground and Starrsville.
Our Georgia divorce and family law attorneys frequently handle cases for clients residing in the following counties: Fulton, Gwinnett, Forsyth, Cobb, DeKalb, Henry, Cherokee, Douglas, Carroll, Coweta, Paulding, Bartow, Hall, Barrow, Walton, Newton, Rockdale, Henry, Spalding, Fayette, Newton, Walton, Rockdale and Clayton.
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