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We are in full operation.  However, we have suspended operations at out office in Marietta but are processing all Georgia uncontested matters from out Georgia Coastal office in Saint Marys.  Our office in Marietta is a mail/document drop location only. Our clients NEVER have to come to our office and NEVER have to go to…

E-Filing Georgia Divorces: Good or Bad? We e-file all Georgia divorce cases — both contested and uncontested. Like it, or not, starting January 1, 2019, e-filing became mandatory for lawyers who file Georgia divorce matters.  So says the State of Georgia. Since it first became available in Georgia, our firm has used e-filing for every…

What is an Uncontested Divorce in Georgia? Frequently when people call our office, they tell us that the divorce is uncontested just because both parties both want a divorce. Certainly, it will make the process easier if both parties agree that their marriage is over and that divorce is inevitable.  But, this is not what…

A Divorce Settlement Agreement is a legal document that is also commonly called a “Settlement Agreement” or a “Separation Agreement.” The purpose is an uncontested divorce settlement agreement is to document the details of agreements made between the couple so that the divorce can be completed without a trial. A Divorce Settlement Agreement must include…

Once you have made the decision to divorce, naturally you want the divorce to be completed: in the least amount of time possible, for the lowest cost possible; and with as little stress as possible.  An uncontested divorce is the best way to achieve your goals.  We have set up a process to minimize the…

What is the Difference between Contested and Uncontested Divorce? The main difference between a contested and an uncontested divorce is that in an uncontested divorce, a settlement agreement is filed with the court at the beginning of the case.  Basically, that means that the parties have agreed to settlement terms in advance and have signed…

Can We Both Use the Same Attorney in a Georgia Uncontested Divorce? If you and your spouse agree on all or most of the issues in your divorce and have decided to use an uncontested process, this is a common question. One attorney can handle the divorce.  But you both need to understand the relationship…

Georgia Uncontested Divorce Parenting Plans In any divorce in Georgia in which there is a minor child born to the parties or adopted by the parties, a Parenting Plan is required.  Parenting Plans have been required in Georgia since January 1, 2008.  A Parenting Plan is required in both a contested or an uncontested divorce. …

Child Support Calculation in a Georgia Uncontested Divorce: Without question, the single most disputed issue in uncontested divorce cases that involve children is the Child Support calculation.  But, although circumstances that affect the child support amount vary from case-to-case, the actual Child Support calculation in an uncontested divorce in Georgia is fairly straightforward — if…

Venue for Uncontested Divorce in Georgia: “Venue” refers to the proper county within the State of Georgia to hear a particular case. Generally speaking, under the Georgia Constitution, the defendant is entitled to be sued in the county of his or her residence. However, there is an exception for divorces. A divorce may be filed in…

Let’s face it: A divorce can be expensive.  But, it does not have to be.  Using our process, you can be divorced in less time that you might imagine and at a lower cost than what you thought possible.  And, you can have an experienced Georgia divorce attorney handle it all for you so that…

Our Uncontested Divorce Process: How we typically handle uncontested divorce matters. This is a general description of the steps for starting, filing and completing an uncontested divorce in the Georgia counties in which we offer full service representation for uncontested matters.  Of course, we vary the process a bit as necessary from case to case…