Family Law
Whether you are about to file for divorce, or you have just been served with a divorce petition, talking to attorney Tesha Clemmons at Clemmons Law Firm can help you gain perspective about your situation. When you understand how Georgia law may apply to you and your family, you can make the decisions that are best for you now and in the future.
Why Create A Prenuptial Agreement?
There are a number of compelling reasons to consider talking with an attorney about drafting a Georgia prenuptial agreement. First, a GA prenup can help protect any assets you may own at the time you are married. If children are involved, a GA prenuptial agreement may protect your children in the event of a divorce or the death of a parent by ensuring that your children receive all assets that are due to them. Second marriages can also benefit from a Georgia prenuptial agreement if one of the parties is paying child support or alimony from a previous relationship. A GA prenuptial agreement may also protect a married spouse in the event that their husband or wife dies or does not pay the obligation as agreed.
If you own your own business, a Georgia prenuptial agreement can protect both the business owner and their spouse from becoming obligated for business expenses and debts. This prenuptial agreement can help keep the business separate from the marriage, for better or worse. There are many good reasons to sign a prenuptial agreement before the wedding, but it is important to enlist the assistance of a qualified Georgia attorney if you decide to do so. Many prenuptial agreements will not hold up in a court of law due to negligence or ignorance with the process, and a Georgia lawyer can help you avoid these issues.
Make Sure Your Prenup Is Legally Valid
There are many reasons why a perfectly good GA prenup may not hold up in a court of law. First, the prenuptial agreement may not be in writing or it may not be properly signed. If one of the parties that signed the agreement did so under duress or through coercion of some kind, the prenuptial will not be considered valid. Georgia prenuptial agreements can also be thrown out if one or both parties supplied inaccurate or false information at the time the agreement was made. To ensure that your prenup is fair and that it will hold up well in court, talk to an experienced Atlanta attorney before drawing up your agreement. This way, you can walk down the aisle with confidence knowing that your legal affairs are properly covered.
Divorce-related Services
At CLEMMONS LAW FIRM, we can provide you with representation in any of the following areas of divorce:
- Uncontested divorce — An uncontested divorce is one where spouses agree on all issues going into divorce. An uncontested divorce tends to be less expensive and faster than a contested divorce.
- Contested divorce — When spouses disagree on one or more divorce-specific issue, the divorce is considered contested. We help clients explore alternative dispute resolution methods including mediation before relying on the court to make important decisions.
- Child custody and visitation — At The Silver Law Firm, we consider protecting children to be one of our primary goals. When child custody or visitation is in dispute, we help parents protect their rights and the best interests of their children.
- Child support — Child support is often a subject of discord for divorcing Georgia parents. We can help you understand how the Georgia child support guidelines may apply to you and your family. If you have problems with enforcement of child support or modification of an order, we can also assist.
- Property division — Georgia law uses a system of equitable division of marital property. Equitable does not necessarily mean equal. Consequently, it is essential that we help you protect your interests in property during your divorce, making sure that you get everything to which you are entitled under Georgia law.
- Alimony — Depending on your needs and the needs of your spouse, Georgia courts may award either temporary or permanent alimony / spousal maintenance.
When you talk, we listen. If we happen to miss your call, we will return your message as soon as possible.
To learn how we can help you resolve your contested divorce, please contact us online or call 678.954.5736.
Legitimation and Paternity
A legal determination of paternity can mean a huge change in the life of child and their parents. At the Atlanta law office of Clemmons Law Firm, we are dedicated to helping our clients with legal determinations of paternity. We know that paternity or legitimation actions are the way many non- married couples can establish legal rights and responsibilities for their child, like visitation and child support. We understand how important these things are, and we work hard to make sure that our clients get the best outcomes possible for both them and their child.
We can help explain how paternity actions brought by mothers can be crucial to getting fathers to pay child support. We can also help you understand legitimation, a legal process men must take to establish their rights to their child, such as physical custody and visitation. When you come to our law office with your questions, we take time to talk with you about your needs.
Temporary Protective Orders
No one deserves physical abuse, violence, or injury. Therefore, when people come to us to seek legal protections from domestic violence, we fight hard for them with compassion and understanding.
We know that time and confidentiality can be critical factors when it comes to obtaining temporary protective orders for our clients. Our meetings with clients are always confidential. Moreover, as a small law firm, we have the flexibility to respond quickly when you or your children are in danger.
Temporary protective orders can be an effective way to protect you and your children, and make sure that an abuser stays out of your home. It means that your abuser may face serious legal consequences if he or she comes near you.
