Atlanta Family Law Attorney
About Our Law Practice in Marietta, Georgia
The law office of G. Cleveland Payne III, P.C., was founded in 1980. For over 30 years, we have provided compassionate representation and strong legal advocacy when people need it the most.
To schedule your consultation with a lawyer regarding any of the following, please call 678-905-7498. You may also e-mail us to get a prompt response to your questions.
Family Law and Divorce Handled by an Experienced Cobb County Divorce Attorney
Our firm provides comprehensive family law services that address issues such as divorce, child support, child custody, alimony, paternity, legitimation and post-decree modification and enforcement.
- Divorce: We offer legal counsel and advocacy for people going through a divorce, whether that means working for an out-of-court agreement/settlement with your spouse or litigating issues in court. We handle all types of divorce actions, including high asset divorces and divorces with complicated family dynamic issues.
- Child custody and visitation rights: Atlanta family law attorney G. Cleveland Payne III can answer your questions regarding physical custody, legal custody and other factors involved in parenting plans. Our firm seeks to allow each parent meaningful access to the children, including when relocation or a move-away becomes a factor.
- Child support: We represent parents who will be paying child support and those who will be receiving support payments on behalf of their children. Georgia state child support guidelines are used to determine the amount of support, but deviations can be made in the best interests of the child for items like health care and child care expenses. We can also help you petition for support from a deceased spouse or modifications, when necessary.
- Alimony: Our firm represents people who will be receiving alimony (also called spousal support) and those who will be responsible for payments. We seek all types of alimony on behalf of clients, including temporary, rehabilitative, lump-sum and permanent.
- Property division: We protect your rights as an equitable division of all marital property is reached.
- Paternity: We help mothers file paternity actions to establish paternity and seek child support from the child's father.
- Legitimation: We help fathers file suits for legitimation to obtain visitation, parenting time and fulfill responsibilities to their children. We believe fathers' rights should be protected so children have access to father figures in their lives.
Probate and Guardianships
- Probate litigation and contested wills: We represent executors, administrators, heirs and family members involved in probate disputes. These disputes can involve many issues, including the validity of a person's will and questions about an individual's capacity to make a will.
- Guardianship and conservatorship: We handle guardianship/conservatorship proceedings in probate court. If you are concerned about the well-being of an incapacitated adult or minor child, appointing a guardian/conservator may be beneficial. We can represent you throughout this complicated process.
The law office of G. Cleveland Payne III, P.C., looks forward to helping you. Contact us today to schedule your consultation.
