Lovejoy, GA Divorce Lawyers

When you make the decision to end your marriage, you are taking the first step in a series of tough choices. There are many questions and issues you will have to resolve before you are able to begin your new life. When you need professional guidance for the choices you need to make or the steps you need to take, our Lovejoy divorce lawyers are here to help!

At Lunn Law, we can help you pursue your divorce goals so you can move to the next chapter. We have 60 cumulative years of experience that we can use to fight for what you need, and we will work with you closely to create personalized strategies that have the best chance of benefiting you. Reach out to schedule an initial case assessment and learn how we can offer our guidance and experience to your advantage.

What You Need To Know About Divorce In Georgia

Georgia is a no-fault divorce state, so you can attain a divorce without having to prove that wrongdoing led to the breakdown of your marriage. When you petition for divorce in Georgia, you must submit one from a list of thirteen grounds for divorce. If you are divorcing based on mutual consent, pick the thirteenth reason (that the marriage is irretrievably broken), which does not seek to place blame.

If you are alleging some fault within your marriage, however, you can choose one of the reasons that places blame such as adultery, abandonment, abuse, or another one among the list of thirteen reasons. One of the benefits of alleging fault within your divorce is that, if you are able to prove that you have been wronged, you can ask the judge to consider a better settlement for you.

There are two main approaches to divorce that are important to understand. First, uncontested divorce is when you and your ex are in agreement over the issues that pertain to your divorce. If there is nothing causing conflict, you can settle your divorce yourself without having to go to court.

On the other hand, contested divorce occurs when you and your partner are not in agreement on the terms of your divorce. If you cannot resolve your differences, you will likely have to go to litigation, which involves going to court and submitting to a ruling by a judge. This type of divorce, as opposed to an uncontested divorce, can be more expensive and take longer. However, the complications can be worthwhile if you are able to fight for a settlement that is more beneficial to you.

Our Lovejoy Divorce Lawyers Can Help

Since there are so many questions and issues pertaining to divorce, the compassionate Lovejoy divorce lawyers of Lunn Law can help you make the moves that are best for you. We can help you resolve important issues with your ex including:

• Will you keep the house or will you sell it?
• Who will have custody of the children?
• Will either of you pay spousal or child support?
• Who will keep the pets?
• If you co-own a business, how will you handle it?
• How will you divide your vehicles?

We can help you collaborate on these decisions so you can have an uncontested divorce, or we can help you fight for the results you want if you are willing to go to court. We will help you come to the resolution that is best for you!

Lunn Law Is On Your Side

At Lunn Law, we work with you closely to get to know you and create a personalized strategy that has the best chance of meeting your divorce goals. Reach out to schedule an initial case assessment today.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does property get divided in Georgia divorces?

Georgia is an equitable distribution state, meaning that a judge will divide your marital property according to what they deem is fair. Extenuating circumstances, such as if you are divorcing due to faults such as abuse, can influence the division of the property.

What can I do to make my divorce less combative?

If you want to make your divorce with your ex more collaborative, you can work out your differences through processes such as mediation and negotiation. Our lawyers can walk you through these steps, which are aimed at resolving your differences.

Will my spouse owe me spousal support / will I owe my spouse spousal support?

Alimony, also known as spousal support, is not automatically awarded in a divorce. Whether you owe or are owed alimony will depend on factors such as the cause of your divorce and whether or not support is actually needed.