Filing for Divorce
Atlanta Divorce Attorney
Reaching the decision to file for a divorce is possibly one of the toughest decisions a person can make. While no one gets married with the expectation that their relationship will end in divorce, circumstances can certainly change to a point that one or both parties decide it must end. When such a decision is made the first step to begin a divorce is to file a petition with the county courthouse. While it is possible for you to do this yourself, you may want to speak to an Atlanta divorce lawyer at Gordon & Gordon, LLC to answer any questions you may have to ensure it is done properly.
There are a number of reasons one can use as grounds for a divorce in Georgia, including such things as adultery, willful desertion, drug addiction or impotence but it is also possible to simply file on the grounds that the marriage is "irretrievably broken". This is considered a "no-fault divorce" in Georgia. In addition to petitioning for your divorce you will also want to file for such things as spousal support (alimony),
child support or an order of protection if necessary. Once filed, the petition for divorce will be sent to your spouse who can either agree to the terms described and sign them or
contest the divorce and request different settlement terms.
Divorce Lawyer in Atlanta, Georgia
We understand the hardships, emotions and disagreements that a divorce can provoke. While it is possible for a couple to reach some or all of the necessary agreements involved in their divorce, it usually requires the help and advice of an experienced and skilled divorce lawyer who is dedicated to protecting your rights and future. The only requirement for filing for a divorce in Georgia is that at least one spouse has been a resident for at least six months. If the divorce is uncontested, it is possible for it to be granted in as little 30 days, but no divorce can be granted until both parties have agreed to all of the issues at hand either through negotiation or in court.
Contact an Atlanta divorce attorney
for help and more information about properly filing for a divorce.