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Divorce Attorneys: Contested & Uncontested Divorce & Grounds for Divorce in Atlanta, Georgia

Georgia recognizes that marriages can become "irretrievably broken" and grants Georgia divorces on a "no-fault" basis. Granting divorces in Georgia on these grounds is a relatively new concept for this State and has made the obtainment of a divorce somewhat less adversarial. However, a divorce is a significant and permanent (most of the time) change in the way one will live his/her life in the future and divorce in Georgia must always be taken seriously and a consultation with a family lawyer is recommended.

In uncontested divorces, the parties are in agreement on all matters, and the court serves to approve their divorce agreement. In this instnce, parties may file the papers without hiring a family law attorney. However, still, it may be advisable to consult with a family law attorney before entering into agreements that may have unanticipated consequences that affect one's ability to receive just amounts of child support or alimony.

In contested divorces, the parties are adversarial and unable to agree on the terms of divorce.  Both parties may want to get divorced but can't reach agreement on issues such as debt allocation, child custody, child support, prperty division, alimony, etc . . . These common contentions of dispute in family law often necessitate the retention of a family lawyer because a satisfactory resolution to these issues is often a prerequisite to happiness in the future.

Couples who have been married for sometime, most likely have acquired significant real and personal property, have children, and have made respective contributions toward retirement. 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.

The family law attorneys at Panessa & Associates, LLC are there to do their best to ensure that you achieve a total fair result in what may be one of the most traumatic events in your lifetime. This website is designed to help you educate yourself on the hurdles you face as you look at divorce and all of its accompanying issues.

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