Fulton County Resources
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
Critical Divorce and Family Law Forms
Packets
Divorce With Children
Divorce Without Children
Parenting Seminars
School Calendars
Fulton County Superior Court (Family Law Division)
Location
Address: 136 Pryor Street, S.W., Atlanta, Georgia 30303. Parking is conveniently located in the Underground Atlanta parking deck located across the street from the court house.
Judges
Fulton County Superior Court has four family law Judges: Judge Kevin M. Farmer, Judge Craig L. Schwall, Sr., Judge Shermela J. Williams, and Judge Henry M. Newkirk.
Additional Information
For more information on the Fulton County Superior Court Family Division, call 404-612-0505 or visit 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.