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Understanding Alpharetta: A Community-Focused Approach
Located in the heart of North Fulton, Alpharetta is known for its vibrant neighborhoods, top-rated schools, and strong sense of community. Families here value stability, communication, and thoughtful solutions—values that align closely with the service provided by Cordell & Cordell. Our office is committed to supporting Alpharetta residents with the legal resources they need, right where they live and work. Whether you are navigating a transition near Avalon, Windward, or the bustling downtown district, our attorneys are familiar with the local courts and processes, ensuring your case is handled with the care and attention it deserves.
Divorce Lawyers Who Prioritize Your Needs
Divorce can be an overwhelming experience, but having a knowledgeable divorce lawyer by your side can make a significant difference. At Cordell & Cordell, our attorneys guide clients through the divorce process with clarity and professionalism. From initial filing to final decree, we focus on protecting your rights, your interests, and your future. Our approach is rooted in open communication, so you remain informed and confident throughout your case.
Child Custody and Child Support: Advocating for Your Family
Child custody and child support matters can be complex and emotionally charged. Our child custody lawyers work to establish arrangements that reflect the best interests of your children while striving for practical solutions that work for your family. We assist with initial custody determinations, modifications, enforcement, and all aspects of child support calculation and compliance. With a deep understanding of Georgia law and local court expectations, our attorneys offer steady guidance during these sensitive proceedings.
Spousal Maintenance and Mediation Services
Spousal maintenance, also known as alimony, can play a critical role in the financial landscape after a divorce. Cordell & Cordell attorneys handle spousal maintenance negotiations and proceedings with a balanced, practical approach, seeking fair outcomes for our clients. For those seeking alternative dispute resolution, our mediation services provide a structured environment for reaching agreements outside of court, helping reduce stress and promote amicable solutions whenever possible.
Commitment to Client Satisfaction and High Standards
Our Alpharetta office reflects Cordell & Cordell’s commitment to client satisfaction and service excellence. We maintain an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau, reflecting our dedication to trust, integrity, and high professional standards. Each case benefits from our dedicated client care division and a thorough attorney review process, ensuring quality control and responsive service from start to finish. Our multi-state presence means you benefit from both local insight and firm-wide resources.
Schedule a Consultation With an Alpharetta Divorce Lawyer
If you are facing divorce, child custody, or other domestic relations matters in Alpharetta or the greater Atlanta area, Cordell & Cordell is here to help. We are committed to prioritizing your goals, protecting your interests, and guiding you through every step of the legal process. Schedule an appointment today to discuss your case with a dedicated attorney who understands your needs.
Cordell & Cordell proudly serves clients in Alpharetta, Atlanta, and the surrounding communities, offering reliable legal representation for divorce and custody matters across Georgia.
Frequently Asked Alpharetta, GA Questions
In order to file for divorce in Georgia, you must be a resident of this state for at least six months preceding the filing of the action.
In Georgia, all actions for divorce must be brought in the county where the defendant resides if he or she is a resident of Georgia. If the defendant is not a resident of Georgia, the action must be brought in the county where the plaintiff resides.
Generally, the county of residence for the defendant will be the one in which he or she has resided for the six months preceding the filing of the action. Georgia law does provide, however, that a divorce case may be tried in the county of residence of the plaintiff if the defendant has moved from that same county within six months from the date of the filing of the divorce action and this county was the site of the marital domicile at the time of the separation of the parties.
Georgia does not have a “waiting period” for a court to grant a divorce. The general rules of civil litigation, however, regarding entry of a judgment apply to divorce and other domestic cases in Georgia.
In Georgia, all civil cases, including divorce matters, can be tried anytime after the last day upon which defensive pleadings were required to be filed. This means that a final decree of divorce may be taken at any time after 30 days from the date of service of process on the defendant.
If you are filing an uncontested divorce (all issues are agreed upon between the parties), the Georgia Uniform Superior Court Rules provide the court can grant your divorce beginning at 31 days after service on the defendant.
If your divorce is contested, the length of the divorce will depend on several factors. If few issues are contested, you could reach an agreement and be divorced within a couple of months after filing for divorce.
On the other hand, if the case is highly contested, your divorce could last anywhere from several months to a few years.
In Georgia, you must have your spouse personally served with a copy of divorce complaint. You can use the Sheriff’s Office of the county in which you filed for divorce to have your spouse served.
Typically, you would contact the civil process division of the Sherriff’s Office to request service of a divorce action.
Most counties will allow you to use a private process server. If you use a private process server, depending on the county in which you are filing for divorce, you may need to obtain an order from the court granting you such permission.
Each county varies on these requirements, and you would need to contact the clerk of the county in which you filed for divorce to determine the requirements.
If you are unable to locate your spouse, you may serve him or her by publication. State law requires that you obtain an order from the court granting you permission to perfect service by publication.
Georgia law requires that service by publication be made in the paper in which sheriff’s advertisements are printed, be published four times within the ensuing 60 days, and publications to be at least seven days apart.
In Georgia, you cannot file for divorce in the municipal, city, or state court. The Georgia Constitution provides that the superior courts of the state shall have “exclusive jurisdiction” in divorce actions.
You must file for divorce in the Superior Court of the county in which the opposing party resides.
The cost to file for a divorce varies by courthouse and can be as little as $200 in Greene County to as much as $218.50 in Fulton and Cobb counties.
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