Our Firm>> Nitya Pillai Attorney Profile

Nitya Pillai joined the law firm of Panessa & Associates, LLC in 2004 while she completed her law curriculum at Georgia State University. Ms. Pillai has always shown a dedication and work ethic that is the key to success in any field. After graduating with honors at Georgia State, Ms. Pillai joined the law firm of Panessa & Associates, LLC and has focused her practice on family law related issues.

Lawyers Practice Areas:

Divorce - While oftentimes in a divorce case, people just want to "get it over" with as soon as possible so they may begin to focus on moving forward with their respective lives. However, just "getting it over" with can cause significant problems down the line if you do not achieve a fair result as the marriage ends.

Alimony - Awarding alimony in Georgia family law matters is typically a two-step process. First, an award for temporary alimony is awarded at the outset of the divorce process in Georgia and then a subsequent permanent alimony award may be ordered/agreed upon by the parties at the end of the process. Awarding alimony in Georgia family law matters is typically a two-step process. First, an award for temporary alimony is awarded at the outset of the divorce process in Georgia and then a subsequent permanent alimony award may be ordered/agreed upon by the parties at the end of the process.

Alimony Modifications - The general rule is that after a decree of divorce is final and the term of court has expired, neither party or the court can modify the terms of the decree. As with any general rule, there are exceptions.

Separations - In Georgia, a marital separation means, in essence, a suspension of marital relations between husband and wife without a formal dissolution of the marital relationship. 

Child Support - Understanding your rights and obligations as it relates to child support in Georgia has recently become much more complex than in the past.

Child Custody - There are many actions available to contest the child custody in Georgia including, divorce, an alimony action, a habeas corpus proceeding, change of custody hearing, parens patriae actions, and a deprivation action in juvenile court.

Prenuptials - Prenuptial agreements where a spouse waives his/her rights in anticipation of a divorce have been held not valid because the agreements contravene public policy, which has been to hinder divorce.