Atlanta Divorce Attorney

Divorce Services in Atlanta

If you intend to file for divorce, or are in the midst of divorce proceedings, you should contact an Atlanta divorce attorney from Deering & Deering, P.C. who can provide you with over 25 years of legal experience in the areas of divorce and family law. One of our founding attorneys has worked as a prosecutor and an Assistant Attorney General; as a result, our firm possess es considerable trial and courtroom experience that has proven beneficial in many of our clients' divorce cases. Having addressed a substantial number of divorces, we understand that the process can be painful and emotional. Our goal for your case will be a quick and relatively stress-free resolution to your proceedings. Whether your divorce is contested or uncontested, we will aggressively pursue a settlement that is beneficial to you and your loved ones.

In the state of Georgia, there are 13 separate "grounds," or valid reasons, for divorce. One of the most commonly cited is a marriage that is "irretrievably broken," which is considered a no-fault ground for divorce. The other 12 are considered fault grounds. Before you can file for divorce, you or your spouse must have lived in the state for at least six months, and be separated in the legal sense, regardless of your living arrangements. Once you have filed for divorce, there may be a number of issues that must be resolved before the court will file a decree, such as those pertaining to child custody, child support, visitation, spousal support/alimony, property division, asset division, and debt division

Once your divorce proceedings have ended, you may need to resolve further issues at a later time should the personal circumstances of you or your spouse change. It may become necessary to obtain modifications to agreements regarding child custody, modifications to child support, modifying alimony, or assistance with your ex-spouse's compliance to the divorce agreement through enforcement of child custody or enforcement of child support terms, or even the enforcement of the settlement agreement as a whole.

Family Lawyer in Atlanta

Many law firms choose to address every divorce case in an aggressive manner. While this may be appropriate in some situations, it is not an effective approach every time. As our firm has represented clients in a large number of divorce cases, we understand that each person's situation is different. Some individuals will possess a high net worth, which can alter the nature of the proceedings, while others will choose to pursue a collaborative divorce, military divorce, or legal separation. Some clients wish to avoid litigation altogether, and will instead pursue mediation.

Whatever the specifics of your case, we are here to help. If you require family law services outside divorce, we can provide that as well. We can help you resolve matters related to relocation, recovery of attorneys' fees, paternity, grandparents' rights, fathers' rights, and mothers' rights. If there is an issue of domestic violence, including spousal abuse or child abuse, we can assist with orders of protection or a restraining order. Parental alienation can sometimes become an issue in some divorces , which requires careful resolution to protect your parenting rights. Our firm has also skillfully prepared prenuptial agreements and post-nuptial agreements for those wishing to protect their assts.

Contact an Atlanta divorce lawyer at Deering & Deering, P.C. who can provide you with assistance in all facets of your divorce or family law case.