Contested Divorce Attorney in McDonough, GA

Guidance Through Your Divorce

Going through a divorce can be scary and confusing. You do not have to deal with it alone. An experienced divorce lawyer can be a vital ally during these potentially difficult times. If your family is facing a divorce, South Atlanta Family Law can help you navigate the process. We believe in providing personal attention to every one of our clients because we understand that every client engaged in divorce has a unique set of needs and priorities.

If you are involved in a divorce, contact our firm to discuss your situation with the divorce attorney McDonough, GA and the surrounding areas recommend.

What is a Contested Divorce?

A contested divorce is when a couple cannot resolve their marital issues outside of court. There are numerous issues that can lead a couple to a contested divorce. When a divorce is contested, the unresolved marital issues may be decided on by a judge. Contested divorces need the attention of an experienced attorney.

Contested Grounds for Divorce

Like other states, Georgia requires that the spouse filing for divorce cite the appropriate grounds necessary for the court to allow the split. In Georgia, there are 13 grounds for divorce. These include:

• Adultery
• Desertion
• Lack of mental capacity
• Cruelty
• Impotency
• Incarceration for over 2 years
• Pregnancy outside of marriage
• Habitual intoxication
• Forced or fraudulent marriage
• Incurable mental illness
• Habitual drug addiction
• Intermarriage of blood relatives to a prohibited degree
• Irretrievable breakdown of a marriage (no-fault grounds)

When a person cites fault grounds (the first 12 in the list above), these grounds can be contested - meaning that if a person is accused of adultery, he or she can defend themselves against the accusation. For this purpose, many people cite "no-fault" grounds to avoid this issue, expedite this part of the process, and get to the important matters at hand.

Contested Marital Issues

Most contested divorce cases heard in court are because of a disagreement over marital issues. For many, issues like alimony, property distribution, child support, child custody, and child visitation are just too difficult to resolve without the help of the court and an experienced divorce attorney. Even if a couple can agree to some terms, others are left unaddressed and may lead to litigation. Some contested cases are over just one issue that the parties cannot resolve. If this is the case and litigation cannot be avoided, the court will hear arguments and decide on the contested issues, concluding with a divorce decree.

Schedule Your Consultation with a Divorce Attorney McDonough, GA Trusts

If you are getting divorced and believe that your case will be litigated, it is important to have quality legal representation. Here at South Atlanta Family Law, we understand that a contested divorce is impactful to the individuals involved and the family experiencing it.

Our goal is to make the divorce process as simple for our clients as possible. We give our clients all the information they need to understand the legal issues so that they can make fully informed decisions. We also work efficiently and effectively to keep our divorce clients’ costs reasonable and affordable.

For a consultation with our firm, please fill out our online form.