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From law offices in Atlanta and Marietta, the lawyers of Stearns-Montgomery & Proctor proudly represent families throughout the Atlanta metropolitan area. Our family law practice helps clients address a number of important issues:
Our divorce lawyers recognize the stress of divorce and can help you understand the complex divorce process, including marital property division, assessing whether spousal support/alimony will be awarded, and establishment of initial child custody, visitation and support.
A collaborative divorce or mediated divorce can be excellent options when most issues are uncontested. Key elements include the voluntary and free exchange of information and the commitment to resolutions that respect the parties' shared priorities as well as their children's needs.
Our lawyers zealously represent the best interests of mothers, fathers, grandparents and other interested parties in support and custody controversies without putting children in the middle of the dispute. In 2007, Georgia's traditional child support guidelines changed significantly. The new law takes into account the income of both parents in determining the child support obligation.
A child custody, visitation and support order that was appropriate at the time it was issued may not be appropriate years later. If circumstances have changed substantially, you may be able to seek a change in your child support or custody and visitation order.
Post-divorce spousal support, which is often referred to as "alimony," may or may not be awarded based on a number of factors, including standard of living, income and earning potential, and even length of the marriage. In Georgia, alimony is not a right, and awards may be one-time, temporary, or permanent.
In Georgia, a legal action to establish father's rights is called "legitimation." versus a legal action to establish a father's obligation which is called a paternity action. We represent both fathers and mothers seeking to establish the rights of their children, including handling child support and visitation orders.
The family law attorneys of Stearns-Montgomery & Proctor are dedicated to representing and guiding you through the adoption process in a streamlined and cost-effective manner.
If you are experiencing domestic violence, we can help you obtain a temporary restraining order. We also represent those who are accused of domestic violence. If you are involved in a domestic violence situation, the potential ramifications are substantial. You need a highly trained, and experienced attorney.
Other Services
Stearns-Montgomery & Proctor provides misdemeanor and felony criminal defense, including of DUI-DWI and traffic offenses. We can also help you appeal a divorce, custody, or support decision.
Speak with a Caring Attorney
Regardless of your family law needs, understand your options with a an initial consultation. Please call Stearns-Montgomery & Proctor today at (678) 905-8492 or fill out our simple contact form to set up an appointment or to get additional information. Our office hours are from 8:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with evening appointments available by request. We accept all major credit cards.
With two strategically located offices in Atlanta and Marietta, we act as advocates for families throughout the Atlanta metropolitan area, including clients in Atlanta, Marietta, Alpharetta, Buckhead, Canton, Dallas, Decatur, Douglasville, Duluth, Dunwoody, Johns Creek, Kennesaw, Lawrenceville, Milton, Roswell, Sandy Springs and Smyrna.
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