Uncontested With Minor Children An uncontested divorce in Georgia is a divorce in which the parties have resolved all issues of the marriage. This can be done through a settlement agreement that lays out the resolution of all issues of the marriage. When there are minor children involved, it is often more difficult for the parties to come to an agreement because there are simply more issues involved. Custody of the children, visitation and child support are issues in every divorce involving children.An uncontested divorce with minor children in Georgia requires the parties to work out a settlement agreement resolving all issues of the marriage, submit a Child Support Worksheet showing that there is no contest over the amount of child support to be paid and the parties must submit a Georgia Parenting Plan agreeing to issues of visitation and custody.

Issues regarding minor children are often hotly contested. However, obtaining an uncontested divorce with minor children is possible and often works out better for all parties involved. An uncontested divorce is less of a drain on the family’s financial resources and takes less time than a contested divorce. Also, if parents can agree on the issues regarding their children, there will likely be less hostility between the parents and the interests of the children are better served.

If you are going through or anticipate a divorce with minor children at stake, contact one of our experienced divorce attorneys at Kan & Clark, LLP to get started.  We serve the Atlanta area as well as the surrounding metro counties, including Cobb, Dekalb, Gwinnett, and Fulton.

Uncontested Divorce Without Minor Children An uncontested divorce in Georgia is a divorce in which there are no remaining issues to be decided by a court. This means that the parties have reached a settlement agreement resolving all of the issues of their marriage. Issues of a marriage without minor children can include things like joint marital property, joint marital debt and alimony. An uncontested divorce is a desirable option to many because it is less costly, less time consuming and allows the parties to more easily move on with their lives. If done properly, it is possible to finalize an uncontested divorce as soon as thirty-one days after service of the complaint. Contact one of our divorce lawyers at Kan & Clark, LLP to get started.

Contested Divorce A contested divorce is one in which the parties cannot come to an agreement resolving all of the issues of their marriage. If there is any issue upon which the parties cannot agree, the divorce is considered contested. Contested, in this sense, does not mean that one party does not want a divorce—under Georgia divorce law, it is of no consequence whether a party in a divorce action wants a divorce. Contested simply means there is a dispute over how the issues of the marriage should be resolved. If you are facing or anticipate a divorce, contact us at Kan & Clark, LLP. We will fight hard to protect your interests.

Separation If you and your spouse have separated, but are not ready to divorce, you can obtain a legal separation in an action for separate maintenance in Georgia. A legal separation in Georgia allows the parties to address many of the issues that would be addressed in a Georgia divorce. So, issues such as Georgia child support, Georgia alimony, custody of children in Georgia and division of property in Georgia can be resolved in an action for separate maintenance in Georgia. Separate maintenance can be beneficial for both spouses because each will know what his or her rights and obligations are during the separation. If the parties later decide to get back together, the decree of separate maintenance is automatically extinguished. If the parties later decide to divorce, they will likely have many issues already resolved, making the divorce an easier and less contentious process.  Contact us at Kan & Clark, LLP to see if a legal separation fits your needs. We serve the Atlanta area as well as the surrounding metro counties, including Cobb, Dekalb, Gwinnett, and Fulton.

Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements A Georgia prenuptial agreement is a contract entered into between two adults who intend to marry that sets out the rights and responsibilities of the parties in the event of a divorce. A postnuptial agreement is essentially the same as a prenuptial agreement except it is signed during the marriage. It is important to consult an attorney familiar with these agreements because there can be issues of enforceability in Georgia if the prenuptial or postnuptial agreement is not drafted properly. Also, an attorney will be able to advise you how best to protect your rights in the context of one of these agreements. Contact us at Kan & Clark, LLP today to get started. We serve the Atlanta area as well as the surrounding metro counties, including Cobb, Dekalb, Gwinnett, and Fulton.

Domestic Partnership Agreements Unfortunately, it is not possible for same-sex couples to marry in the State of Georgia and enjoy all the benefits and legal protections that come with marriage. Nevertheless, same-sex couples are affected by the same problems as traditional couples. Luckily, there are ways to protect you and your loved ones in the event that your relationship ends. While nobody likes to anticipate the break-up of a relationship, it is particularly important for same-sex couples to be prepared because of the lack of legal protections afforded to traditional couples. There are a variety of tools our attorneys can use to protect you and your loved ones. Contact us today at Kan & Clark,LLP to get started. We serve the Atlanta area as well as the surrounding metro counties, including Cobb, Dekalb, Gwinnett, and Fulton.

Modifiation of Child Support, Child Custody and Alimony Modification of child support, custody and alimony are all possible if there has been a substantial change in circumstances. For child support, that can mean a change in income for either parent or a change in the needs of the child. Similarly, for alimony modification in Georgia, a change of circumstances can be a change of income of either party. Alimony can also be modified under Georgia’s Live-in Lover Law. Child custody can be modified if there has been a substantial change in circumstances and the modification would be in the best interest of the child. If you are facing any of these issues, our attorneys at Kan & Clark, LLP can help. Contact us today to get started. We serve the Atlanta area as well as the surrounding metro counties, including Cobb, Dekalb, Gwinnett, and Fulton.

Legitimation and Paternity If your child was born out of wedlock, there are legal steps you can take to make your relationship with your child legitimate in the eyes of Georgia law. Legitimating your child is vital because it allows you, the father, to make decisions affecting your child that you would not be allowed to do without going this process. For example, in the unfortunate event that your child and the child’s mother are both injured in an accident and the mother is unable to make medical decisions relating to the child’s care, you as the father do not have the legal right to make decisions relating to such care.  Contact us today to get started. We serve the Atlanta area as well as the surrounding metro counties, including Cobb, Dekalb, Gwinnett, and Fulton.

Grandparents and Third Party Custody and Visitation Though Georgia law generally favors custody of children to be with the natural parents, there are situations where a grandparent or other third party may fight for custody rights. There are also situations where grandparents or other third parties may fight for visitation rights. If you are faced with any of these situations, our attorneys at Kan & Clark, LLP can help. Contact us today to get started. We serve the Atlanta area as well as the surrounding metro counties, including Cobb, Dekalb, Gwinnett, and Fulton.

Post-Divorce Issues Even though your divorce may be finalized, there may be subsequent issues that arise such as contempt or modification of the final divorce decree. Our attorneys at Kan & Clark, LLP can help. Contact us today. We serve the Atlanta area as well as the surrounding metro counties, including Cobb, Dekalb, Gwinnett, and Fulton.

Adoption For many people, adoption is the best choice when deciding to grow a family. However, the requirements for an adoption to be recognized as legal can be quite technical and complex. The Atlanta adoption attorneys at Kan & Clark, LLP are prepared to guide you through the adoption process.

Our adoption practice includes:

• Agency Adoptions
• Foreign Adoptions
• Step Parent Adoptions
• Third Party Adoptions
• Same-Sex Couple Adoptions
• Relative Adoptions

Our adoption attorneys know how important this process is to your family and we are here to help. Contact us today to start the growth of your family. We serve the Atlanta area as well as the surrounding metro counties, including Cobb, Dekalb, Gwinnett, and Fulton.