Conyers, GA Divorce Attorneys

Divorce is doubtlessly a difficult time, but you don’t have to let it be a death knell. Rather, it can be a new beginning worth the stress and heartache. Working with qualified Conyers divorce lawyers can alleviate the pain and help streamline the process so you can begin rebuilding life on your terms.

The divorce lawyers at Lunn Law can advocate for you every step of the way. Let us shoulder the burden for you so you can focus on establishing your new normal. Reach out to schedule an initial case assessment and learn how we can help guide you through the divorce process and get what you need from it.

How To Get Divorced In Georgia

Georgia is a no-fault divorce state, which means that you do not have to prove that your spouse is at fault for the dissolution of your marriage in order to be granted a divorce. However, you still have to submit one from a list of thirteen reasons to explain why your marriage is ending. The reasons are as follows:

1. Intermarriage by persons within the prohibited degrees of consanguinity (relationship by blood) or affinity
2. Mental incapacity at the time of the marriage
3. Impotency at the time of the marriage
4. Force, menace, duress, or fraud in obtaining the marriage
5. Pregnancy of the wife by a man other than the husband, at the time of the marriage, unknown to the husband
6. Adultery in either of the parties after marriage
7. Willful and continued desertion by either of the parties for the term of one year
8. The conviction of either party for an offense involving moral turpitude, under which he is sentenced to imprisonment in a penal institution for a term of two years or longer
9. Habitual intoxication
10.  Cruel treatment
11.  Incurable mental illness
12.  Habitual drug addiction
13.  Or that the marriage is irretrievably broken.

If you are getting divorced because the differences between you and your spouse have simply become too vast or you have changed as people since getting married, you should cite the thirteenth reason, which does not seek to place blame.

However, if there is blame to be placed for the breakdown of your marriage, such as due to adultery or addiction, citing one of these other reasons might give you a better chance at earning marital assets that are important to you if the matter is taken to court.

Contested Vs. Uncontested Divorce

Our Conyers divorce lawyers can help you determine the route that your divorce should take. There are two main approaches to divorce.

Uncontested divorce occurs when you and your partner are in agreement on the terms of divorce, including issues such as child support and alimony. If the two of you agree, you do not need to go to court and submit to the ruling of a judge. This type of divorce tends to be easier, cheaper, and quicker, though it usually involves compromise.

Contested divorce occurs when you and your partner are not aligned on one or more of the terms of divorce. If you cannot come to an agreement, you will ultimately have to go to court and have your divorce ruled on by a judge. This type of divorce can be stressful and take a long time, but it can be worthwhile if you are ultimately entitled to terms that you prefer.

Whatever route your divorce takes, we can help you fight for what you need in order to begin the next chapter.

Our Conyers Divorce Lawyers Will Stand Up For You

The divorce lawyers of Lunn Law have years of experience representing clients and getting them what they need to start their new life post-divorce. Allow us to advocate for you in order to meet your divorce goals. Reach out to schedule an initial case assessment and learn how we can work with you to empower you throughout the divorce process.