Georgia Attorneys: Child Custody, Child Support & Alimony
For parents, much of the uncertainty and stress involved in a divorce or other dispute involving children has to do with issues of child custody and child support. If you anticipate that child custody or visitation will be a point of contention, you want the best possible attorney to protect your rights, and those of your children.
At Timmons, Warnes & Anderson, our attorneys are parents as well. We know that nothing is more important to you than the well-being of your children. To contact our law office, call (706) 621-4665.
Child Custody
There are two different components to child custody: physical custody and legal custody. Physical custody refers to where the child will spend the majority of his or her time. Legal custody refers to the ability of each parent to make decisions as to the upbringing of their child. It is common for parents to have “joint custody” meaning that each parent will have legal custody, while one parent will have primary physical custody. The parent without physical custody will usually have rights to visitation.
We try to resolve child custody issues in a manner that relieves some of the pressures associated with divorce. Mediation is often a less contentious method of dispute resolution. However, if litigation is necessary to achieve your interests, our firm will work tirelessly to protect the interests of you and your children.
Claims for Spousal Maintenance (Alimony) and Child Support
Claims for alimony and child support can be significant sources of contention in a divorce. Georgia has statutory child support guidelines that courts must consider in issuing a child support order. Our divorce attorneys will review financial documents and provide an accurate child support calculation that conforms to the child support guidelines.
In Georgia, alimony, also referred to as spousal support or spousal maintenance, is determined on a case-by-case basis. The courts will consider a number of factors when deciding whether to award alimony. Some of these factors are the respective incomes of each spouse, the age of each spouse and length of the marriage, and the ability of each spouse to earn a living. Whether you are seeking spousal support, or you object to the amount of spousal support being demanded of you, we will work to help you achieve your goals.
Contact Us
Contact Timmons, Warnes & Anderson to speak with one of our lawyers about divorce, child custody, child support, alimony, property division or another important family law matter. Our offices are in Athens and Watkinsville.
