Atlanta, GA Divorce Attorney Office
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Where is the Atlanta Office? Cordell & Cordell’s Atlanta, GA office is located at 1 Glenlake Parkway NE Suite 975 in the Sandy Springs neighborhood. To get to the office, take US-19 and then take exit 5 to merge onto Abernathy Rd. NE. Turn right onto Glenlake Parkway and the destination will be on the left.
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Atlanta, GA Practice Areas
Your Advocate for Domestic Relations Cases in Atlanta
Understanding Atlanta’s Unique Legal Landscape
Atlanta is a vibrant city known for its diverse communities and dynamic culture. From the bustling neighborhoods of Midtown and Buckhead to the family-friendly suburbs, the city’s unique character shapes the needs of its residents. As local attorneys, we recognize the importance of navigating both the legal and personal aspects of domestic relations cases in Atlanta. Our firm’s deep connection to the area ensures that we address the specific concerns and priorities of Atlanta families.
Divorce Representation with a Client-First Approach
Divorce can be one of the most challenging experiences in life. At Cordell & Cordell’s Atlanta office, our divorce lawyers are committed to providing clear, direct guidance throughout the process. We prioritize open communication and transparency, so you are informed and confident at every stage. Our attorneys handle every aspect of divorce, including asset division, spousal maintenance, and mediation, with unwavering dedication to your goals.
Child Custody and Child Support Solutions
Protecting your relationship with your children is central to our practice. Our child custody lawyers in Atlanta work diligently to develop solutions that reflect the best interests of your family. We help clients navigate Georgia’s legal standards for custody arrangements and child support, ensuring that your rights and your child’s well-being are safeguarded. Our approach is advocacy-driven and client-centered, focusing on achieving sustainable resolutions.
Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution
Many domestic relations cases benefit from mediation, which can offer a less adversarial path to resolution. Our Atlanta attorneys are skilled in facilitating mediation sessions that encourage cooperation and practical outcomes. By fostering constructive dialogue, we help clients reach agreements efficiently and with dignity, reducing stress and uncertainty throughout the process.
Why Choose Cordell & Cordell in Atlanta?
Cordell & Cordell has built a reputation for client satisfaction and professional integrity. With a dedicated client care division and a thorough attorney review process, we maintain the highest standards for legal representation. Our A+ BBB rating reflects our commitment to trust and service. As part of a multi-state network, our Atlanta office combines local insight with the resources of a nationally recognized firm, ensuring you receive the support and advocacy you deserve.
Schedule a Consultation with a Divorce Lawyer or Child Custody Lawyer
If you are facing divorce or child custody challenges in Atlanta, you do not have to navigate these matters alone. Our attorneys are ready to listen and provide the professional support you need for your domestic relations case. Cordell & Cordell – Schedule an appointment today or call us to discuss your situation with a knowledgeable attorney.
In addition to serving clients in Atlanta, Cordell & Cordell provides legal representation in Alpharetta, Fayetteville, Lawrenceville, and Marietta. Our commitment to client-first service and professional support extends throughout Georgia, ensuring you have access to trusted legal counsel wherever you are.
Frequently Asked Atlanta, 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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