Marietta Divorce Lawyer

Counseling Clients Through Dissolution of Marriage in Georgia

If you are experiencing a divorce, or if your spouse has said he or she wants a divorce, you are probably feeling a range of emotions. The law office of G. Cleveland Payne III, P.C. can provide compassionate representation and strong advocacy when you need it most. We understand the stress, anxiety and confusion you are feeling.

Call us today at 678-905-7498 or e-mail us to schedule your divorce consultation.

Have You Considered Reconciliation?

Attorney G. Cleveland Payne III has a counseling background as well as training and education in Pastoral Care and Chaplaincy. He encourages you and your spouse to explore counseling and consider reconciliation. Many couples can work through their problems and emerge better than they were before divorce was even considered.

That being said, if reconciliation of your divorce is not an option, we can aggressively represent your interests in family court.

Assisting With All Matters of Divorce

You must resolve many issues during your divorce. Let our Georgia family law firm help you with the following:

Child custody and visitation rights : Our firm strives for each parent to have meaningful access to their children. We help make parenting time arrangements that serve the best interests of your child. We also help assert grandparents' right to visitation during pending parenting plan actions.
Child support : Child support in Georgia is determined by statutory guidelines. The gross incomes of both spouses are added together to determine the appropriate amount of child support. Deviations can be made to this amount based on factors such as health insurance costs, education costs and day care needs.
Alimony : Spousal support can be awarded temporarily, permanently, for rehabilitative purposes or in a lump sum. Factors which are considered in determining the duration and amount include the length of the marriage, health of the parties, age of the parties and earning capacity of the lesser earning spouse.
Property division: In Georgia, property is subject to equitable distribution during divorce. Property may include the marital home, bank accounts, vehicles, real estate property, businesses and retirement plans.

Legal Separation (Separate Maintenance) [anchor legal separation]

If you and your spouse want to separate, but do not want to divorce, you may want to consider obtaining separate maintenance (also called a legal separation). This allows you to resolve issues relating to property, custody, visitation, child support and alimony, while maintaining the legal relationship between you and your spouse. This is a favorable option for couples with certain religious beliefs, or for those who want to maintain the legal benefits bestowed on married couples.