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.

Alimony is the support of one spouse by the other either after the termination of the marriage or during the marriage. Alimony can either be temporary or permanent. A person who has caused the separation of the parties by adultery is barred from receiving alimony from the other spouse.

There are times when a client chooses to be legally separated from a spouse without actually divorcing. In that case, either by agreement or court order, a separate maintenance order provides for the division of assets, debts, support of a spouse and/or children, child custody and visitation.