Not exact matches
Our Georgia
divorce attorneys, together with the Atlanta
divorce lawyer represent clients throughout the state
of Georgia in
divorce and family law issues such as: uncontested
divorces,
contested divorces, annulments, name changes,
settlement agreements, prenuptial agreements, litigation, temporary protective order hearings, legitimations, child support and custody, visitation issues and more.
Fact - finding takes place during the middle stages
of most
contested divorces, as spouses or their attorneys begin to prepare for the possibility
of trial if
settlement isn't possible.
These are particularly important in a
contested divorce, as the judge may use these documents to form the basis
of his judgment for a
settlement.
If your case is bitterly
contested and there is no chance for
settlement, this outline describes all
of the steps that will be taken in your
divorce.
The court will review the marital
settlement agreement, hear argument from both sides on any
contested terms
of the
settlement, and finally grant the
divorce.
In reality, parties to a
contested divorce proceeding often require more than six months prior to the hearing date, because during that time they are working to negotiate a voluntary
settlement, often with various court - required steps along the way, as, for example, a status conference with the judge or a pre-trial conference; and, if no
settlement is reached, the judge will set a trial date, which may require a wait
of several more months, during which time the lawyers and parties will prepare for trial.
By mediating your
divorce, you both take an active role in the outcome, reaching a
settlement you both find fair.Doing so also allows you to avoid the contentious and expensive process
of a
contested (i.e. litigated)
divorce.
Collaborative law (also called collaborative practice,
divorce, or family law) is a legal process enabling you and your spouse or partner the support, protection, and guidance
of your own lawyers in order to avoid the uncertain outcome
of court and to achieve a
settlement that best meets the specific needs
of both parties and their children without the underlying threat
of contested divorce litigation.
Negotiated agreements can be reached through a more traditional model
of divorce representation, where the option
of contested litigation is always available if
settlement breaks down, or can be accomplished by alternative forms
of dispute resolution.