Georgia Uncontested Divorce Law

Experienced Uncontested Divorce Attorneys — Offices in Atlanta, Alpharetta & Athens GA

Uncontested Georgia divorces comprise a good portion of all Georgia divorce cases filed each year. The benefits of an uncontested divorce in Georgia are that they are generally cheaper and faster than a contested divorce, and more likely to allow both a husband and wife to leave the marriage amicably. With offices in Atlanta, Alpharetta and Athens, our divorce attorneys have the experience and professionalism to guide you through the process.

The definition of an uncontested divorce is that both a husband and wife agree on all issues (or are willing to try to negotiate in good faith) including Georgia child custody, Georgia child support, Georgia alimony, the division of assets, and more.

Advantage of an Uncontested Divorce in Georgia

There are two significant advantages to an uncontested Georgia divorce. First, if both parties can agree, this will usually be the cheapest way of moving forward. Our Atlanta divorce attorneys are familiar with all aspects of Georgia family law and will work with you on an uncontested divorce in a cost-effective manner.

Second, if you and your spouse are committed to resolving your issues in a cooperative manner, an uncontested divorce may keep your relationship healthy and positive, which will be especially important if children are involved. Divorce cases can be ugly, especially if they go to trial, so avoiding that process can allow both you and your spouse to go one with your lives and continue with a possible friendship moving forward.

Importantly, you and your spouse do not have to agree on every aspect of your Georgia divorce in order to try going this route. Indeed, it simply means that you both are willing to try to move forward and negotiate in a cooperative manner. If both parties can agree to a resolution of the issues, they can be submitted to the Georgia family law court for approval. If not, an uncontested divorce may not be possible.

Disadvantages of an Uncontested Divorce in Georgia

In some instances, our divorce attorneys may not recommend an uncontested divorce. For instance, if there has been a history of domestic violence, or if we do not feel there will be a level playing field between the parties, trying to go this route may be a bad idea. Additionally, if you do not believe your spouse will negotiate in good faith, it may be best to have the issues resolved through the Georgia judicial process.

Getting Started

If you are dealing with a divorce in Georgia, we advise you to speak with one of our Atlanta divorce lawyers who can answer all your questions, walk you through the legal process, help you negotiate the terms of your divorce, and prepare your Georgia uncontested divorce paperwork in a a cost-effective manner. For a typical uncontested divorce, our law firm retainer begins at $1,500.00. If you would like to talk with one of our attorneys about representing you, either fill out the brief form to your left or give us a call. For additional contact information and driving directions to our offices in Atlanta, GA, Athens, GA or Alpharetta, GA, please visit our Contact Page. Thank you and we look forward to working with you.