Divorce and Family Law is a very technical area that requires special training and expertise.
Because of the highly emotional situations and relationships that are affected by family law, attorneys must be more personal and compassionate in their approach to the legal issues involved in resolving these difficult and emotionally charged cases. Divorce is painful and the process of obtaining a divorce and dealing with the associated issues is complicated. The outcome of your case can have significant repercussions on the emotional and financial dynamics of your family - especially when there are minor children and issues of custody, child support and visitation. It is important that you hire an experienced lawyer that can guide you through the process and one that will zealously protect your rights and represent your interests. Experience counts in this area and our attorneys have that expertise and experience.
Our firm specializes in a wide array of Divorce and Family Law issues. We have spent over twenty years in the practice of Divorce and Family Law
and because we specialize in this area of the law, we believe that we can and will provide you with superior legal representation and the experience you need. We devote ourselves to you and your case. Each client is special. We are experienced in drafting the simplest property settlement agreements to resolving high-asset divorce and child custody disputes. Our attorneys are experienced both in and out of the court room setting.
Divorce can be one of life’s most challenging decisions. Many people in Augusta are not prepared to deal with the complications of divorce and the related issues. We help you file all the necessary pleadings and documents and assist you through the process including hearings, conferences and mediation. You can count on us to assist you and get you through the hurdles and work out a result that you are comfortable with.
As of January, 2007, the law in Georgia has changed to an income sharing model. The calculation, initially, is based on the gross incomes of the both parents. The parent, whom the child does not live with for the majority of time pays a pro-rata share of the Basic Child Support Obligation (BCS0) to the other parent.
In making the decision about custody, the Court looks to the “best interests of the child/children”. Unfortunately, custody is a highly emotional and contested issue. The court looks to many factors in making their decision and may use the assistance of professionals and a court appointed guardian ad litem.