Our Family Law Attorneys Can Protect You

Minimizing conflict in divorce and other family law matters can be beneficial. Avoiding unproductive arguments, when practical solutions are available can save time and money. However, equally important is the protection of your rights. Too often, we see individuals who have failed to obtain skilled representation suffer significant setbacks because they did not have a lawyer on their side who could protect their rights, both regarding their children and their finances.

While you may benefit from an alternative to a contested divorce, such as a collaborative divorce or an uncontested divorce, agreeing to something just to avoid conflict can be very harmful to your financial future and even your relationship with your children.

Now is the time to ensure you are aware of your rights, and the financial and emotional consequences of the legal options before you.

We Put Your Rights And Interests First

Let our knowledgeable family law attorneys at Tisdale Middleton & Land guide you through your legal issues. We regularly represent clients in:

• Contested divorce
• Uncontested divorce
• Property division
• Modifications of child support
• Spousal maintenance/alimony
• Legitimation
• Marital contracts, including prenuptial agreements
• Stepparent adoptions and other adoptions
• Child custody disputes and visitation matters
• Establishment of parental rights/legitimation

What Are The Grounds For Divorce In Georgia?

In Georgia, there are 13 grounds for divorce, including both fault and no-fault grounds. The no-fault ground is that the marriage is irretrievably broken. Fault grounds include adultery, desertion, mental or physical abuse, and habitual intoxication, among others.

Can I Have A Jury Trial For My Divorce In Georgia?

Yes, you can elect to have a jury trial for your divorce in Georgia. Georgia is one of only two states that allows jury trials in divorce cases, but these are typically reserved for specific situations. Most often clients will choose to have their case heard by a judge (bench trial) as opposed to a jury.

How Is Alimony Awarded?

Parties may agree to alimony through mediation outside of court or before they get married if they have a prenuptial agreement in place.

Otherwise, parties can petition the courts for this type of support. Alimony in Georgia is awarded based on a number of factors, including the duration of the marriage, the standard of living established during the marriage, the age and physical condition of both parties, and the financial resources and earning capacities of each party. The court aims to ensure that the financial needs of the spouse seeking alimony are met while considering the ability of the other spouse to pay.

We Are A Litigation Law Firm. We Fight For You.

The best strategy in any disputed legal matter is thorough preparation and a willingness to go to trial. From the beginning of your case, we prepare for trial. We use experienced appraisers to evaluate your business, if appropriate to your situation. We conduct thorough investigations of money and assets, so everyone comes to the table with knowledge of the financial stakes involved. We will argue your case persuasively and negotiate with your interests in mind. We will work hard to bring your matter to a fair settlement or resolution outside of court. If that is not possible, we will protect your rights through trial.

Call us today at 706-303-0734 to begin protecting your rights or schedule your initial consultation here.