Georgia Divorce Attorneys

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At Cruz Noellien & Associates, LLC, our Georgia divorce attorneys provide compassionate, client-focused legal support to help you navigate the complexities of divorce with tailored solutions that prioritize your future.

Key Takeaways:

• Our team listens to your unique needs and goals to provide customized divorce solutions.
• We guide you through both uncontested and contested divorces, helping you find the best path forward.
• From child custody to spousal support, we handle all aspects of your divorce with careful attention to your financial stability and well-being.

At Cruz Noellien & Associates, LLC, we understand the legal, financial, and personal challenges that divorce can present. Whether you were blindsided by your spouse’s desire to end your marriage or you both have been anticipating it for a while, you may be finding it difficult to make important decisions about your future when your emotions seem so overwhelming. 

You don’t have to go through this alone. Our compassionate Georgia divorce attorneys have decades of collective experience guiding individuals like you through each step of the process with a deep focus on your goals and the future you want. We’ll help you clarify critical aspects like:

• The best custody arrangement for your kids (if you have them)
• How your assets and debt will be divided
• Whether spousal support (alimony) will play a part in your financial stability
• Who will pay child support and in what amount
• Potential tax implications of certain asset division strategies
• And more!

We don’t believe in cookie-cutter solutions that may or may not be appropriate for your situation, so you can trust our team to treat your case with tailored, effective attention. Let us help you use this period of transition to achieve a fresh start! 

Call today to book your free consultation and learn more about what comes next. 

Types of Divorce in Georgia

Our experienced Georgia divorce attorneys can help you confidently navigate both types of divorce with a results-driven focus. 

Uncontested Divorce

When a couple agrees on all the issues in their divorce - including custody, property division, child support, and alimony - then they do not need to ask the court to make those decisions for them and can achieve an uncontested divorce. Divorces that do not escalate to court tend to be cheaper, faster, and less contentious.

Many times, couples will engage in a process called mediation if they have some outstanding disagreements but can work together to keep their divorce out of court. In mediation, a neutral third party mediator facilitates discussion between the spouses in order to find areas of compromise, ideally leading to a full agreement. Mediation also offers the benefit of privacy.

Contested Divorce

When couples do not or cannot agree, the case becomes contested and goes before a judge who hears evidence and arguments from each party’s attorney before they make the final decisions. These types of divorces tend to take longer and be more expensive. Furthermore, the details of each case typically become public record.

Navigating Key Divorce Issues with the Support of Our Dedicated Georgia Divorce Lawyers

Child Custody and Child Support

There are two components to custody in Georgia: legal custody and physical custody. Legal custody refers to the right a parent has to make important decisions about the child’s upbringing, while physical custody refers to who the child lives with the majority of the time. Custody can either be shared by both parents (joint) or allocated to one parent only (sole). 

You and your spouse have the opportunity to create your own custody arrangement that works for your family, which our Georgia divorce lawyers can assist with. However, if you cannot reach an agreement, the final decision will be left in the hands of a judge, based on what is in the best interests of the children.

Asset and Debt Division

Georgia is not a community property state, where each spouse is entitled to an equal 50% share of the assets and debts. Instead, we divide things “equitably,” or fairly. Again, you and your spouse have the opportunity to reach your own agreement about how you will divide your marital property, and our skilled Georgia divorce lawyers can negotiate on your behalf to protect your interests. 

However, if you cannot reach an agreement, the court will make the final decision based on factors like each spouse’s income and earning potential, how long the marriage lasted, contributions to the marriage, and more. 

Spousal Support (Alimony)

Either spouse is allowed to ask for alimony, but the court will only grant it if it’s necessary. A judge will consider several factors like the duration of the marriage, the financial resources of each spouse, each spouse’s contributions to the marriage, and more. If alimony plays a part in your divorce, our Georgia divorce lawyers will ensure a fair arrangement is in place, whether you are the paying or receiving party. 

What Is It Like to Partner with Cruz Noellien & Associates, LLC?

Our team offers a balanced approach to divorce - we help keep conflict minimized so that an amicable resolution can be reached when possible, but we are not afraid to fight aggressively for your interests when it is not. We provide the close, personal attention to your case that you deserve to ensure you’re always informed and confident throughout the process. 

Let us guide you through this challenging time with clarity and care! Call today to book your free consultation and discover your options for moving forward.