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Divorce in Fulton County

If you are considering a divorce, it is important to know that each County in Georgia may have unique rules and procedures for divorce and family law cases. This means that cases in Gwinnett County could be run differently than cases in Fulton County. For residents of Fulton County, the first question you should consider is, "how do I know if my divorce will be filed in Fulton County?" This concept (jurisdiction) can be a complex, but generally speaking, if you and your spouse live together in Fulton County, the divorce will likely be filed in Fulton County Superior Court. However, if you and your spouse live separately, you may end up filling your divorce in the county where your spouse lives. For more city/town divorce specific information select your city below:


How do I file for Divorce in Fulton?

As mentioned above, it is important to know which county Superior Court you will be filing in before you begin the divorce process. Divorce and family law cases filed in Fulton are heard and adjudicated by the Fulton County Superior Court. When filing within Fulton County Superior Court, you will first begin by paying a filing fee depending on the type of case. Court filing fees for Adoptions and Divorces currently range from $214.00-$219.00. Be aware that the filing fee could be subject to change each year. Along with the fee, there are divorce forms and county specific forms that you must submit to the court. Knowing which forms you will need can be answered by asking yourself questions about your case. "Will your case involve custody of a minor child?" "How much child support will be needed?" We offer a comprehensive list of free Fulton divorce forms below. If you decide to hire a divorce attorney to help in your case, that attorney will typically draft and file all necessary forms and paperwork for you and if necessary, represent you in court. It is critically important to make sure you hire a divorce lawyer or divorce law firm that is familiar with family law in Fulton County. A local and experienced lawyer/law firm will be confident when dealing with Fulton County rules, procedures, and judge preferences.

As a firm, Meriwether & Tharp has served Georgians in and around Fulton County for over 20 years. Our offices are fully staffed and have teams of experienced attorneys that are here to serve you. If you need help filing your divorce, please call (678) 879-9000 for a free telephone consultation with one of our divorce attorneys.


Free Fulton County Divorce Forms

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Critical Divorce and Family Law Forms

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Packets

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Divorce With Children

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Divorce Without Children

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Parenting Seminars

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School Calendars

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Fulton County Divorce with Children

Divorce is usually more complex when minor children are involved. You may be required to submit additional paperwork to the court and attend hearings pertaining to child custody, visitation and child support.

Child Custody

Child Support

Parenting Class

Child Custody

Determining child custody and visitation plans will come down to determining "what is in the best interest of the minor child." Judges will look to numerous factors to help them determine what is in a child's best interest.

Child Support

In Georgia, child support is calculated by using the Georgia Online Child Support Calculator. Generally speaking, you will enter in the number of minor children and the monthly income of both parents. The Online Child Support Calculator will create a presumptive amount of child support using this information. The amount can be varied upward or downward using deviations.

Parenting Class

The Superior Court in each Georgia County has the power to establish a parenting class program that is designed to educate both parties as to the effects divorce and family law issues have on minor children. As a result, many counties in Georgia will require both parents in a divorce with minor children to take a mandatory parenting class.

How do I Select a Divorce Lawyer?

With numerous divorce lawyers and divorce law firms in the marketplace, how are you supposed to select the best one for you? Each person's case had unique issues that individual to that person. To select the best lawyer for your particular case, you need to make sure that you spend time calling and "interviewing" attorneys so that you can determine which lawyer took the time to answer all of your questions fully and provide you with a realistic path to your goals.

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