Georgia Divorce
and Family Law Attorney
Handling Family Law Cases in Georgia
for Over 20 Years
At McLeod Law Firm P.C., we know that going
through a divorce can be a time of great uncertainty and disruption,
and we are committed to making the legal process as uncomplicated
as can be for you and your family. Attorney David McLeod serves
family law clients across North Georgia including Gainesville,
Cumming, Dawsonville, Hall County, Forsyth County, Jackson
and Dawson County. Our attorneys are located in Gainesville,
GA and we have over 20 years of experience with a solid reputation
for fair resolutions. The McLeod Law Firm, P.C. will listen
to all your concerns and guide you toward achieving the results
that best fit your circumstances.
Mr. McLeod’s expertise allows him to help and expertly
advise you on all thirteen grounds for divorce regardless
of whether you are seeking a contested, uncontested or an
agreed upon divorce.
Contested Divorces
If you and your spouse cannot agree on how you will
divide assets, debts or custody of your children you will
need to file for a contested divorce and the court will then
make the final decision on anything that cannot be settled.
To present your best case, you need an expert family law attorney
to guide and prepare you.
McLeod Law Firm P.C. can diligently, with care and understanding,
take you through all the steps that are required to file a
contested divorce in Georgia with your particular circumstances
always at the forefront of the process.
We handle a full range of contested issues including:
- Determination of primary custody
- Division of property
- Disputes regarding appropriate visitation plans
- Evaluating the appropriateness and amount of alimony (spousal support)
- Awards of attorneys fees
- Establishing child support
Contested divorces are complex and can be a
trying and stressful experience. The issues tend to turn on
the specific facts and circumstances of individual situations;
A contested divorce may result in a trial where the court
takes testimony and evidence is introduced in court so that
the court can determine an appropriate resolution. A person
should never try to handle this without an experienced Georgia
family law attorney. If you know that you have contested issues,
you should contact our law office to determine your legal
rights so that we can guide you through the process. We will
try to help you resolve the disputed issues. If this is not
possible, we will diligently represent you in a litigated
divorce with compassion and commitment to the best interest
of you and your children.
If you would like to speak to us about
your case and get an evaluation please do not hesitate to
call us at (770) 536-0202
Uncontested Divorces
An uncontested divorce is one where both you and your spouse come to a complete agreement about all the matters surrounding the end of your marriage before filing the necessary documents with the court.
Is an Uncontested Divorce Right for You?
An uncontested divorce may be the right option
for you if you can agree with your spouse about:
- A way to divide up all of your assets; including property, investment funds and retirement accounts;
- A way to divide up all of your debts;
- The payment of spousal support (alimony); and
- If you have children and agree with your spouse regarding where their primary residence will be, how you will share the care of them and the payment of child support.
If you cannot reach an agreement with your spouse alone and still want an uncontested divorce, you can consider mediation. This is where you, your spouse and a neutral third party (usually a qualified family attorney) spend time together discussing the issues that you cannot agree on with the goal of reaching a global settlement of all issues. If an agreement can be reached through mediation, then a divorce decree can be drafted to reflect the terms of the agreement.
If you would like to speak to us about your case and how
to get mediation please do not hesitate to call us at (770)
536-0202
The Benefits of an Uncontested Divorce
An uncontested divorce has many benefits. It saves money
and time and keeps emotional stress to a minimum. Where children
are involved, it has the added advantage of minimizing family
disruption and the ability to keep good communication lines
open between you and your spouse promoting peaceful and constructive
co-parenting.
How We Can Help
If you feel you can or have reached an agreement with your spouse
it is vital that you have the arrangement reviewed by a family
law attorney specializing in uncontested cases.
McLeod Law Firm P.C. can advise you about how a judge might
decide your case and prepare your pleadings (court forms)
and the formal agreement. While legally a lawyer cannot
represent both you and your spouse, we can draft the necessary
legal documents to take account of both of your wishes and
advise you on the implications of the agreement.
If you have already attempted to draft an agreement with your spouse, McLeod Law Firm P.C. can review the proposed document to ensure that there are no mistakes or procedural issues that may prove a problem in getting it enforced or be costly down the line. We will also advise you about the advantages and disadvantages of the agreement, your rights as well as the legal limits Georgia law puts on uncontested divorce agreements between spouses particularly child support, which has mandatory guidelines.
Once the agreement and the other necessary legal documents
are in order, you and your spouse must sign the agreement.
Our lawyers can then file the agreement with the court. All
cases are subject to a waiting period of 30 days. At
the end of that period, the court will review the documents
to make sure they adequately address the legal requirements.
Assuming everything is in order, the court will sign a Final
Divorce Decree and the marriage will be finally dissolved.
McLeod Law Firm, P.C. dedicates itself to guiding clients
with care and expertise to a final resolution in the delicate
matter of divorce. We are here to answer your questions about
the process and help you to move on from your marriage as
painlessly and in the best financial position possible.
CALL (770) 536-0202 TODAY FOR YOUR INITIAL CASE EVALUATION!
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