Georgia family law, handled with expertise and care.

Divorce is rarely just a legal matter. It touches every part of your life including your home, your finances, your children, your sense of the future. We understand that, and we approach every divorce case with both the strategic rigor it requires and the human sensitivity it deserves.

Whether your divorce is uncontested and cooperative, or contested and complex, we will help you understand your rights, your options, and the realistic range of outcomes, so you can make decisions you’ll be comfortable with long after the process is over.

In Georgia, the material issues in a divorce include custody, including legal custody and physical custody; financial support, including child support and spousal support/alimony; and equitable division of property, recognizing that Georgia is an equitable distribution state. 

When a marriage involves significant assets such as business ownership, investment portfolios, real estate holdings, executive compensation, retirement accounts, stock options, or closely held family entities, divorce becomes considerably more complex. The decisions made during property division can have consequences that last decades.

We have extensive experience in high-asset divorce matters and work with financial experts, forensic accountants, and business valuators to ensure that every asset is properly identified, valued, and accounted for. We are meticulous, well-prepared, and experienced in addressing the financial and litigation strategies that often arise in complex divorce matters.

Complex divorce also includes complex custody.  We have experience navigating a range of complex matters that impact custody and parenting time, including mental health, personality disorders, substance abuse, and special needs children.  We regularly work with Guardian ad Litems, Ph.D.’s in psychology, custody evaluators, and therapists when appropriate and needed.  

Custody disputes are among the most emotionally charged matters in family law, and among the most consequential. We approach every custody case with a clear priority: the wellbeing of your children.

That does not mean being passive. It means being strategic, thorough, and prepared - and advocating for a parenting arrangement that genuinely serves your children and protects your relationship with them.

We help clients navigate both legal custody (rights to children and decision-making authority) and physical custody (where children live), and we draft detailed parenting plans that anticipate common sources of conflict and build in workable solutions from the start.

Child support in Georgia is governed by statutory guidelines, but the reality is far more nuanced than a simple calculation. Income, parenting time, childcare costs, health insurance, and deviations from the guidelines all play a role in determining the final support obligation.

We help clients understand not just what the numbers are, but how they are reached, and where there may be room for adjustment based on the specific facts of their case. Whether you are seeking support or responding to a claim, we approach every matter with careful analysis and a focus on achieving a fair and sustainable outcome.

Alimony is one of the most fact-intensive and variable areas of Georgia family law. Judges consider the needs of the party, the ability of the other party to pay, the length of the marriage, each spouse’s earning capacity, the standard of living established during the marriage, and many other factors. There is no formula.  That means advocacy matters enormously.

We represent both those seeking alimony and those opposing or limiting a claim, bringing a detailed, financially grounded approach to every spousal support matter.

In Georgia, marital property is divided based on what is equitable - not necessarily a 50/50 split. That analysis requires a detailed understanding of the assets involved, how they were acquired, and the contributions of each party, both financial and otherwise.

We work closely with clients to identify, value, and strategically address all aspects of the marital estate, ensuring that the division of property reflects both the law and the realities of the marriage.

A prenuptial or postnuptial agreement is not a statement of distrust.  It is a considered, honest conversation about finances and expectations, made before emotions run high.

We draft premarital agreements that are clear, enforceable under Georgia law, and fair to both parties. We also review agreements proposed by the other side, helping clients understand exactly what they’re being asked to sign.

We regularly work with:

• Individuals entering marriage with significant assets

• Clients seeking to protect family or inherited wealth

• Professionals with growing income or business interests

• Couples who simply want clarity and alignment from the outset

Whatever your reason, our role is to guide you through the process thoughtfully, ensuring the agreement is clear, enforceable, and built to withstand scrutiny if ever needed.

While it is always our intent to provide you with final documents that do not require follow up or modification, life does not stand still after a divorce decree or custody order is entered. Jobs change. People move. Children grow. New relationships form. When these changes are material, Georgia law allows modification of prior orders, and we can help you pursue or respond to a modification efficiently and effectively.

When an existing order is not being followed such as missed support payments, denied parenting time, and violations of custody agreements, we provide swift enforcement action to hold the other party accountable.

In Georgia, an unmarried father has no legal rights to his child until legitimation has been established through the court. This process, while critically important, can be straightforward with the right guidance. We handle legitimation actions with care and efficiency, helping fathers establish their legal relationship with their children and ensuring children have the benefit of both parents in their lives.

An unmarried mother is entitled to child support, whether the father has legitimated the child.  This means a mother with a child born outside of marriage can petition the court to order the biological, but not necessarily legal Father, to pay child support.  In Georgia, child support belongs to the child. 

If you or your children are in an unsafe situation, immediate legal protection is available. We act quickly to help clients obtain temporary protective orders (TPOs) and permanent protective orders under Georgia law.

These situations require both urgency and careful preparation. We provide both, moving fast to protect you while building a case that will hold up in court.

If you are in immediate danger, please call 911. For urgent legal assistance, contact our office directly.