Family Law Divorce

Practice Description

Divorce can be one of the most stressful and emotionally draining events in a person’s life. Although it may be difficult for you and your spouse to see eye-to-eye, setting those differences aside can create a more straightforward and less expensive outcome. If you are facing a divorce in Atlanta, it is strongly advisable to reach out to an experienced divorce attorney as soon as possible.

At Andersen, Tate and Carr, our team of knowledgeable and skilled divorce attorneys can advise you on the most prudent steps to take during your divorce process. We have years of experience handling divorces, and we will work tirelessly to ensure that your rights, assets and interests are protected during your divorce process. Although we try to avoid going to court because of the costly legal fees often associated with this decision, our divorce attorneys have handled countless successful divorce trials and will get you the compensation you deserve if your case does go to trial.

What To Consider in an Atlanta Divorce

If you and your spouse are considering divorce, there are some technicalities in the Georgia law that you should be aware of. According to Georgia Code § 19-5, to be eligible to file for divorce in Atlanta, you or your spouse must have lived within the state for at least 6 months, though exceptions are possible for active duty military personnel.

When looking at reasons to end a marriage, there are four major aspects that the legal system takes into consideration:

• Alimony
• Child custody
• Child support
• Equitable division of marital property

It is important that you make sure your assets are protected in these four categories when you undergo a divorce process. If you do not get proper legal representation from a skilled divorce attorney, you might end up with costly financial burdens.

Uncontested Divorce in Atlanta

An uncontested divorce in Atlanta indicates that the parties have reached an agreement regarding all four of the items listed above. Uncontested divorce is viewed as the most favorable approach. General guidelines for how both parties wish to resolve a divorce are helpful, but in order to be classified as uncontested, every detail of the arrangement must be agreed upon by both parties. If there are any unresolved issues at the time of filing, the process will move forward as a contested divorce.

Contested Divorce in Atlanta

Whenever possible, it is strongly advised that both parties work to resolve their issues early in the divorce process. This will help avoid the need for court intervention, which often includes costly legal fees. Pursuing a contested divorce can be expensive, with costs growing exponentially in long, drawn out cases.

It is not uncommon for one or both parties to waste some of their marital assets in the process. If you and your spouse are unable to reach an agreement—causing your divorce to be contested— you may be able to avoid additional expenses by working things out in mediation.

Contact Our Team of Experienced Atlanta Divorce Attorneys Today

Sometimes, it is possible to work things out on your own. But in most Atlanta divorce cases, it is still worthwhile to seek legal counsel. This will allow both parties to better understand your divorce agreement, and it will keep the process as streamlined as possible.

From pre-divorce negotiations to full jury trials, the dedicated team of Atlanta divorce attorneys at Andersen, Tate & Carr—including  Trinity Hundredmark and Patrick McDonough— have the experience necessary to make the entire divorce process easier for you and your family. They are committed to helping their clients reach the best possible outcome, especially when children are involved. Contact us today for a free, no-obligation consultation to learn how we can help you.