Domestic Violence

Atlanta-Marietta Attorneys Practicing in Family Law

In Georgia, the state's domestic violence law applies not only to married couples, but also to domestic partners, parents and children, and stepparents and children. At the law firm of Stearns-Montgomery & Associates, our lawyers represent victims of domestic violence throughout the Atlanta metro area. We also defend people who have been accused of domestic violence.

Charges of domestic violence often arise in connection with divorce. In some cases, spousal abuse is one of the reasons the victim is seeking a divorce. However, there are also high-conflict divorces where one spouse makes false allegations of domestic violence against the other in order to gain the upper hand in a child custody, alimony or property division dispute.

Domestic violence charges are treated very seriously in Georgia. Even before a person is found guilty of criminal assault charges, he or she is likely to face civil sanctions such as removal from the family home, as well as temporary restraining orders (TRO) that prevent the accused from having any contact with the alleged victim. If someone violates a restraining order, he or she can be jailed and charged with a separate crime.

With two strategically located offices in Atlanta and Marietta, our lawyers represent domestic violence victims and defendants throughout the Atlanta metropolitan area, including Atlanta, Marietta, Alpharetta, Buckhead, Canton, Dallas, Decatur, Douglasville, Duluth, Lawrenceville, Roswell, Sandy Springs and Smyrna.

Speak with a caring domestic violence attorney: Call Stearns-Montgomery & Associates today at (770) 426-1148 or fill out our simple contact form. We have law offices in Atlanta and Marietta.

Learn more about domestic violence in Georgia

Domestic Violence FAQ