Georgia is a “no-fault” state when it comes to a divorce. This means that a person does not have to allege any marital misconduct such as adultery, cruel and abusive behavior, or economic fault in order to seek an absolute divorce. Instead, a person can file for divorce in Georgia on the grounds that the marriage is “irretrievably broken.” Additionally, to file for divorce, a person must have been a resident of Georgia a for at least 6 months, intends to remain permanently separated from their spouse, and is “separated” at the time of filing for divorce.

The process of getting a divorce can be stressful. You will have concerns, fears and questions about your future. Our goal is to ensure you are informed and understand all of your options. You have the right to an attorney to answer your questions and guide you through this process. No family should be resigned to standard “forms” and agreements. You deserve final documents that are tailored to your family’s needs and protects your financial interests.

In order to finalize a divorce, certain issues must be resolved either by agreement or court order. These issues include child custody, parenting time, child support, alimony, and equitable division of assets and debts. Additionally, a person may also have pre-marital or separate property that needs to be protected. While it is possible to have a simple, straight-forward divorce, many families have questions and can experience some issues in resolving these various facets of their divorce. Overall, the vast majority of cases are resolved by agreement and not through court intervention.

In the event you are unable to settle your case and must go to court, rest assured that with over 10 years of trial experience in complex divorce and child custody cases, we will ensure you are as prepared as possible and zealously advocate on your behalf. The Leonard Firm will be there every step of the way to answer your questions, help you gain necessary information, and use every effort to settle your case.

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