While in the courtroom, our attorneys zealously represent our clients, but often, fierce litigation is not the best way to resolve a divorce. Where possible, we strive settle cases through active negotiation. Although some divorces are simple, nearly all create unforeseen complications in the lives of couples dissolving their marriage. Our family law team can help you through the process by giving you legal advice to assist you with making educated decisions.

Although severing the bonds of marriage is already a stressful ordeal, when lives of children are at stake, custody, visitation, and support become added points of contention. The attorneys at Meriwether & Tharp understand the emotional trauma caused by divorce and other family law matters. We are prepared to minimize the impact of these events as much as possible, and help you with your family law issue in a thorough and efficient manner.

Some divorces are more difficult than others, yet a divorce may be necessary to help you move forward and pursue a better life. The laws governing a divorce are subject to amendment by the legislature, reinterpretation by the appellate courts, and to different application by different judges. Every case varies based upon the facts of your particular situation. Our family law team will help you through the difficult divorce procedures and ensure that you are aware of recent legislative amendments and case law that may change the dynamics of your case. Even when the parties agree to the basics of their separation, we can help commemorate a clear settlement agreement, describing the separation of the marital estate in detail.

If a couple can agree on an equitable division of property and assets, divorce may be a surprisingly simple process. However, when substantial assets, properties or a closely held business are part of the picture, dissolving the marriage becomes complex. Along with the legal intricacies of divorce, there may be business and/or tax ramifications to be considered. When you are facing a complicated distribution of assets as part of your divorce, there is no substitute for the skill and know-how of an experienced family law attorney.

In Georgia, when minor children 18 are involved in a divorce action, or in a modification of child custody or visitation action, the law requires parents to attend Parenting Seminars. The following links provide information on Parenting Seminars for counties in metropolitan Atlanta.

Parenting Seminar schedule and information for the 9th Judicial District (Cherokee, Forsyth, and Hall Counties):

http://adr9.com/pdf/DivorcingParentsSeminar1Q2006.pdf

Parenting Seminar schedule and information for Gwinnett County:
http://www.gwinnettcourts.com/programs/parents.asp

Parenting Seminar schedule and information for Cobb County: http://www.cobbcounty.org/judicial/superior_admin/sca_index.htm

Parenting Seminar schedule and information for Fulton County: http://www.fultoncourt.org/family/fit.php

Parenting Seminar schedule and information for DeKalb County: http://www.co.dekalb.ga.us/superior/sdp.htm

Parenting Seminar Information for Seventh Judicial District (Paulding and Douglas Counties): http://7jad.com/DPS/transparenting.htm

Please call our office at (678) 879-9000 or e-mail us at familylaw@mtlawoffice.com to schedule an appointment to meet with someone on our family law team to discuss your divorce.