Cobb County Resources
Divorce in Cobb County
If you are considering getting a divorce, it is important to remember that different counties in Georgia may set their own procedures and rules when processing divorce and family law cases. Cases filed in Cobb County can follow a different process than cases filed in other counties in Georgia. This highlights the importance of knowing which county your divorce will be filed in. While the rules on this subject (jurisdiction) can be somewhat complex, generally speaking for spouses living together in Cobb County, your divorce will be filed in Cobb County Superior Court. However, if you and your spouse live separately, you may end up having to file for 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 Cobb?
As mentioned previously, it is necessary to know which county you will be filing your divorce in. Divorce and Family Law cases filed
in Cobb County are heard by the Cobb County Superior Court. When beginning the divorce process in Cobb County,
you first must pay a filing fee that typically ranges from $210.00 to $215.00. Along with this fee, you will begin the divorce process by submitting your Cobb County Divorce Forms to the court. There are many forms
and knowing which ones you will need to submit will be determined by the
details of your case. If you have minor children involved, you will likely need to fill out specific forms addressing custody and support of your children. To help you in this
process, we offer a comprehensive list of free Cobb County divorce forms below.
However, if you decide to hire an attorney to help you with filing your
divorce, you should expect them to draft and submit all necessary forms to the
court. Furthermore, you should hire a divorce lawyer who has experience practicing family law in front of the Cobb County Superior Court. It is critically important that your divorce lawyer knows Cobb County rules, procedures, and judge
preferences.
As a firm, Meriwether & Tharp has served Georgians in
and around Cobb County for more than 20 years. Our offices are fully staffed
and have teams of experienced divorce lawyers that are available to help you now. If you find yourself in need of help, please call
(678) 879-9000 for a free telephone consultation with one of our
experienced divorce lawyers.
Free Cobb County Divorce Forms
Critical Divorce and Family Law Forms
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Divorce With Children
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Cobb County Superior Court
Location
70 Haynes Street, Marietta, Georgia 30090
Judges
Honorable Robert D. Leonard II, Chief Judge, Honorable Mary Staley Clark, Honorable Robert E. Flournoy III, Honorable C. LaTain "Tain" Kell, Honorable A. Gregory Pool, Honorable Ann B. Harris, Honorable Kimberly A. Child, Honorable Kellie S. Hill, Honorable Angela Z. Brown, Honorable Jason D. Marbutt. Cobb County also utilizes Senior Judges to assist with uncontested divorce hearings and temporary matters, the Senior Judges are Judge Michael Stoddard, Judge G. Grant Brantley, Judge George H. Kreeger, Judge James G. Bodiford, Judge Adele P. Grubbs, Judge S. Lark Ingram, and Judge J. Stephen Schuster.
Additional Information
For more information on Cobb County Superior Court, call (770) 528-1300 or visit the website by clicking the link below.
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.