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From Deciding You Want to Divorce to Finalizing the Papers

Feb 12, 2020

Navigating the divorce process can be difficult, emotional, and slow. As you deal with the emotions that accompany your decision, there is a lot to work through. 

Here at Fairell Roy & Associates, we can help. Our team of divorce attorneys helps clients throughout the Atlanta area. We’re conveniently located in Tucker and can help you with filing for divorce, understanding all the paperwork, handling child custody, and more. 

In today’s blog, we’ll discuss the main steps to take in the divorce process. Keep reading to learn more and be sure to contact us today. You can schedule a consultation with one of our divorce attorneys to help you get started.

Be Sure of Your Decision

First things first: we recommend you be absolutely sure of your decision. While you can certainly meet with a divorce attorney to discuss options before you’re sure, being positive will help lessen any financial or emotional burdens during the process. Read Tips for Dealing With the Emotional Stress of Divorce to help prepare yourself.

Meet With a Divorce Attorney

Next, it’s time to meet with a divorce attorney. When you’re filing for divorce, you’ll work with a divorce lawyer continually to make sure everything is going according to plan and you’re getting fair treatment. Finding the best divorce lawyer for you will be paramount to your success. Check out 6 Steps to Choosing the Right Divorce Lawyer for more information.

Your divorce attorney will help you with all the other steps in this list.

Know Where to File for Divorce

In Georgia, you should file for divorce in the county in which your spouse lives. If your spouse moved out of your home fewer than six months ago, file in the county of your marital home; if your spouse moved out of your home more than six months ago, file in the county where they currently live.

Serve Divorce Papers to Your Spouse

After filing your papers with the help of your divorce attorney, it is time to legally serve those papers to your spouse. Because they are technically being sued, they have a right to know — and the purpose of serving papers is to let them know. The sheriff or a private process server must serve them the papers.

Wait During the Answer and Counterclaim Period

Following filing and serving divorce papers, you must meet a 30-day period for “answer and counterclaim.” This is your spouse’s opportunity to agree or disagree with your claim and establish what they think should be addressed by the court. You must honor the full 30-day period. Keep in touch with your divorce attorney during this time.

We’re the Divorce Attorneys for You

When you need a divorce lawyer in the Atlanta area, you can count on Fairell Roy & Associates. We’re dependable, experienced, qualified, and committed to our cases. Whether you’re interested in legal separation, divorce, child custody, or child support services, our divorce lawyers are here for you. Contact us today to meet with a divorce attorney in Atlanta .

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