Family Law Attorneys

Burns Smith Law, P.C.

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Call our family law attorneys for help with family and domestic legal issues or needs.

What is Family Law?

Family law (aka domestic relations or matrimonial law) refers to any matter that has to do with family, inter-personal relationships, and domestic relations.

Types of Family Law Services

  • Adoption, Guardianship, Guardian ad litem
  • Collection of Spousal or Child Support
  • Contempt (Filing or Defense)
  • Dept. of Family & Childrens Services (DFCS) Issues
  • Divorce Modifications
  • Domestic Partnerships
  • Grandparent Rights
  • Juvenile Law, Tribunals
  • Paternity, Legitimation
  • Separate Maintenance Agreement (Legal Separation)

Can a lawyer get the results I need?

Every family law case has it's own unique characteristics. As far as what to expect in your case you need to meet with a lawyer and discuss your situation. With a reasonable understanding of your situation a lawyer can give you a practical range of potential outcomes. With over 30 years experience in family law matters we can give you sound advice.

Do I really need to hire a lawyer?

Family law issues are complex, and mistakes can cause big problems. Before you risk costly or nerve-racking mistakes, call us for a consultation. Take time to get answers to questions and learn how we can help you. During your consultation we can also provide you with a cost estimate for our services.

How much does a family lawyer cost in Georgia?

The cost to hire a family law attorney varies among types of service and the unique circumstances of each case. Generally speaking, a simple modification case may run $1,500 whereas a complicated adoption could cost well into five figures to complete. The best thing to do is meet with a lawyer and get an estimate after you've explained your situation to a lawyer.

Family Law Attorneys in Cherokee County

Legal services for minor children, parents, step-parents, grandparents, and people seeking adoption.

Top Family Law Services

MODIFICATIONS, CONTEMPT, COLLECTIONS ENFORCEMENT

After a divorce, some things always change and cause people to revisit their Settlement Agreement. We can negotiate revisions for a divorce decree modification. Common issues we address involve child support, custody, visitation, and spousal support.

Non-compliance with court orders (Contempt), collecting past due support, and defending contempt charges are other post-divorce matters we can manage for you.

GUARDIANSHIP, PATERNITY, LEGITIMATION

We can help you with any type of legal matters involving minor children. Our family law attorneys can help you with matters of guardianship, Guardian ad Litem, paternity, and legitimation.

We also offer representation for adoption, grandparent's rights, father's rights, emancipation, and juvenile court cases.

PRENUPTIAL, DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIPS

Marriages and personal relationships sometimes need creative solutions for unique problems. We can help you with antenuptials, prenuptials, domestic partnerships, and related relationship legal matters.

Family Law Attorneys

We represent clients in any Georgia county. Call 770-956-1400 to schedule a consultation.

Family Law Attorney
Courtney Carpenter

Courtney Carpenter provides representation in all matters of family law and is passionate about helping clients find the best resolution possible based on their individual objectives. Attorney Carpenter is exceptionally qualified for any contested or uncontested divorce case.

Family Law Attorney
Ben Wilde

Ben Wilde specializes in matters of family and domestic matters, including divorce. He has extensive experience in contested and uncontested divorce, custody, child support, spousal support, equitable property division, filing and defending contempt.

Family Law Attorney
Robert Connor

Robert Connor began his legal career as a court appointed attorney in the Cobb County State, Superior and Juvenile Courts. During that time, he developed a wealth of experience in a variety of legal issues.

Family Law Attorney
Michael Burns, Jr.

Michael Burns, Jr. has extensive experience as a criminal defense lawyer and accomplished family law attorney. As a defense lawyer he developed excellent litigation and trial representation skills. This is particularly beneficial in mediation, arbitration, and contested high-asset divorces. He is known for providing a strong, thorough representation for his clients.

From our initial meeting to discuss your situation, to the your case is completed, we will fight to protect your interests. Our goal is to provide the legal solutions you need for any family law matter, and at a reasonable cost.

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