Hiring a divorce lawyer can be tough, especially when a person knows little or nothing about the law
. Yet choosing the right attorney is often the most important decision a person makes during the divorce process.
Child Custody in Georgia
The most important consideration in most cases will be the attorney's knowledge of child custody and the law related to it. If children are involved it is vital that a person have an excellent lawyer to look after their interests.
Most people don't realize but in Georgia the only legal standard that governs child custody is the "best interests of the child." In practical terms this usually means whatever the judge wants. In other words if you don't get a really good litigator to look after your interests, the judge could decide who gets your kids or how long they stay with each parent.
If you want any say over your children's custody you'll need to hire a sharp attorney with a good knowledge of Georgia Family Law. Such a person can make sure that you get custody or at least reasonable terms in an agreement.
What to Look for in a Divorce Lawyer
The first thing you will want to look for is an attorney who has had a lot of experience in local family law courts. That usually means somebody who has been practicing in the area for years. More importantly this person should have handled dozens or hundreds of child custody and other divorce cases.
This experience is vital because there is a world of difference between what is in the law books and the way courts actually interpret and apply the law. In a field like family law almost all decisions are based upon local practices and customs that only a lawyer with a lot of knowledge of local courts knows about.
This means that you should choose the firm that takes your case carefully. After all they will be helping you decide the future of your children and your family.
Kitchens & New LLC
Kitchens & LLC is a family law firm with offices in Athens and Atlanta. The members of this firm how over fifty years experience in Georgia Family law. Their expertise includes child custody, child support, alimony, uncontested divorces, prenuptial agreements, domestic partnerships and adoptions.