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Marietta, GA Divorce Attorney Office

Cordell & Cordell divorce attorneys exclusively practice family law.
1800 Parkway Pl SE
Suite 215
Marietta, GA 30067

8:30 am – 5:30 pm

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We offer phone and online scheduling. Initial consultations last one hour and provide an opportunity to address your specific questions and goals with an attorney.

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Directions to Marietta, GA Office

Where is our Marietta Office? Our Marietta office is located at 1800 Parkway Place SE, Suite 215. We sit right across Franklin Gateway SE from the Marietta Flea Market and past the strip mall. To get here, take Franklin Gateway SE to Parkway PL. Our building is located at the end of the street next to an identical building, our office is in the one to the right of the circle.

Parking: Covered parking is available around the building.

Please be advised consultations are limited to yourself and the attorney (no other person may be present in the consultation). This appointment will be contingent upon a conflict check. We will email an appointment confirmation after the review is complete. If you have already met with a Cordell & Cordell attorney, please call 1-866-DADS-LAW to schedule your appointment.

A consultation fee is due at the time of your appointment.

Marietta, GA Practice Areas

Divorce can be the most trying period in a person’s life. Cordell & Cordell, a domestic law firm, hopes to make it easier for you and your children. Cordell & Cordell offers legal representation in Marietta, GA and surrounding areas. Our divorce attorneys are committed to delivering the best service and fight to be a partner you can count on.

Frequently Asked Marietta, GA Questions

How long do I have to live in Marietta before I can file for divorce?

You must be a resident of Georgia for 6 months prior to filing any action for divorce. All actions for divorce shall be filed in the county of the defendant’s residence if he/she is a resident of Georgia.

An action for divorce may be filed in the city of plaintiff’s residence if (1) defendant has moved from the county of plaintiff’s residence within 6 months of filing the petition for divorce and (2) said county was the marital domicile of the parties, meaning, husband and wife resided together in that county.

In essence, the critical factor is that you have been a resident of Georgia for 6 months.

Is there a mandatory waiting period in Marietta before a divorce can be granted? How long will a divorce take?

There is no mandatory waiting period. Family law litigation can be unpredictable so it is impossible to know how long the divorce process will take.

However, if the parties are in agreement about the terms of the divorce, i.e. child custody, visitation, and property division, and said agreement is memorialized in a settlement agreement, the divorce may be granted in as little as 31 days after the defendant has been served.

In the event the parties cannot agree, the divorce process can take substantially longer.

How can I serve my spouse in Marietta? If attempts to serve do not work, can I serve by publication? If so, which local publications should I contact?

The defendant may be served by a Cobb County court-approved private process server or the Cobb County Sheriff’s Department. In the event you are unable to serve your spouse via a process server or the sheriff, you must request permission from the court to have your spouse served via publication.

This is accomplished by filing a Motion for Service via publication. Said motion must state what efforts you have made to have your spouse served and why you need to have him/her served via publication.

Once the court grants your motion, you must contact the Marietta Daily Journal and pay the applicable fee to have the notice of divorce published. The notice will run for four consecutive weeks.

What are the specific forms I will need to file for a divorce in Marietta?

You will need to file a summons, complaint for divorce, verification of complaint signed by plaintiff, and case initiation form.

However, prior to finalizing the divorce, the following documents must be filed: Financial Affidavit of each party, and if there are children, child support worksheets, parenting plan, and certificate of completion of the Divorcing Parents Seminar of both parties.

Where do I file for divorce in Marietta?

You must file for divorce in the Clerk’s Office of the Cobb County Superior Court located at 70 Haynes Street, Marietta, GA, 30090.

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Why Hire
Cordell & Cordell?

Our clients hire Cordell & Cordell because the firm is committed to relentlessly advocating for the rights of individuals and parents involved in divorce or family law matters. Cordell attorneys understand the challenges and imbalances that can arise in these situations and are dedicated to providing the legal guidance and resources needed to level the playing field—giving our clients a fair chance at success.