The first question that usually comes to mind when you recognize that divorce is going to be inevitable is: what are my options? There are indeed a number of ways you can handle your divorce in Georgia, and many may not depend on you so much as your spouse and how the two of you are getting along.
A contested divorce is, of course, one option. This is the most traditional way of getting divorced in Georgia, and usually involves family law attorneys representing both husband and wife. The case may go to court, but more often than not is usually settled out of court.
Mediation is another method for divorce. This also usually involves an attorney on both sides helping to negotiate settlements on behalf of clients. However, this is often a less contentious process than going to court. Importantly, anything decided at mediation must still pass the scrutiny of a GA judge, especially if children are involved.
A collaborative divorce is another form of alternative dispute resolution that is becoming more and more popular. Again, this usually involves attorneys, and our Atlanta and Athens GA divorce lawyers are involved in many collaborative divorces, however this method also requires a commitment from both husband and wife to working things out amicably. If things do not work out, the attorneys usually step down and different divorce lawyers are called in to handle the contested divorce case.
And then of course there are uncontested divorces in Georgia, which are usually the simplest and cheapest way to go about getting a divorce, but require both husband and wife to agree to every single term of the divorce.
Without a doubt, any consultant will tell you a divorce can be a stressful situation, but knowing your options will help. We wish you the best of luck during this trying time, and please feel free to call one of our Georgia family law attorneys if you have questions or need representation during your divorce process.
