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A divorce will affect every aspect of life for you and your family. That’s why it’s so important to have aggressive legal representation on your side fighting for the best possible outcome. Our experienced divorce attorneys will seek fair resolutions through mediation first but, as a team known for our effective trial work, we won’t hesitate to take your case to trial to protect your best interests. Our divorce attorneys in Marietta have decades of combined experience handling a full range of cases in Cobb, Cherokee, Fulton and Paulding counties and throughout Georgia.
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Divorce Process in Georgia
TEMPORARY ORDERS
Once one spouse has served the other with the appropriate documents to request a divorce, the process has begun. Depending on the circumstances, the court may establish temporary orders pending a final trial. These may include temporary child support, alimony and custody as well as a temporary order regarding key property, such as the marital home or vehicles.
FAMILY LAW MEDIATION
The Georgia courts first encourage divorcing spouses to work through as many issues as possible through mediation, allowing spouses to have an equal say in the decisions that make up the terms of their divorce agreements. In some counties, including Cherokee and Cobb, mediation is mandatory in most if not all cases before proceeding to litigation.
FINAL HEARING
A contested final hearing is where all issues of the divorce are heard by the court. These issues include, but are not limited to, custody, parenting time, child support and final division of assets and liabilities.
FAQ
Is mediation required for all divorce cases?
Isn’t it better to go to trial?
Does it matter that my spouse cheated on me?
How long does a divorce usually take?
What are the main reasons people get divorced?
The main reasons couples divorce is over finances and infidelity. Substance abuse is another big one.
What happens after the divorce is finalized?
What if my ex-spouse refuses to comply with the divorce decree?
What are the reasons I could ask for a divorce?
What is the difference between contested and uncontested divorce?
How are assets divided in the State of Georgia?
Georgia is an equitable division state with regard to marital property. Equitable means “fair” not necessarily “equal”. The division of assets and debts could be from 0% to 100% for a party. Georgia is not a 50/50 division state.