Contested Divorce in Georgia - what you need to know

The end of a marriage is never pleasant. Regardless of the reasons for the divorce, emotions will run high and feelings will be hurt. Unfortunately, you will look back on this period of your life as a time you would like to forget.

If at all possible, you and your spouse should try to discover if there is anything, even small things, that the two of you agree upon. Unfortunately, it has been my experience that compromise is elusive once the lawyers get involved. Even if you are angry and hurt, remember that when the lawyers get involved it will cost you money.

While it is easier said than done, recognize that you will likely have on-going dealings with your spouse in years to come, especially if there are children or significant assets involved. After you have made the decision in your own mind that the marriage is over, accusations of blame and guilt will do nothing but cost you money in legal fees. Anything you can do to maintain a positive line of communication will help you in the long run.

If you are looking for a lawyer who is a vicious attack dog and who is happy to spend your money fighting over every detail, Ginsberg Law Offices is not the right law firm for you. There are certainly times when a hard line approach is necessary to send a message or to establish a position, but my experience has been that Superior Court judges expect and encourage out of court settlement of as many issues as possible.

If you are looking for a lawyer who will aggressively pursue your best interests and will use all of the tools permitted by the Georgia civil practice act to uncover information and develop a workable case strategy, without wasting your money fighting over trivial matters, I invite you to call us.

If you have any questions about what you should do, I encourage you to call or email for a free phone or email consultation. We would be happy to discuss further with you the facts of your case and how we would deal with your situation.

Negotiated/Collaborative Divorce in Georgia - what you need to know....

Is a divorce in your future? Are you dreading months of hostile litigation, including depositions and brutal cross-examination, and public disclosure about your finances and personal life? Would you prefer to avoid expensive divorce litigation?

There is another way. Regardless of whether you are angry or even if you do not trust your spouse, you should consider a negotiated divorce within the guidelines of the Georgia’s collaborative divorce law system.

Ginsberg Law Offices offers representation in traditional contested divorces as well as representation in negotiated, or “collaborative” divorce.

Collaborative divorce lawyers recognize that nobody wins when a divorcing husband and wife destroy each other financially and emotionally in a traditional divorce. Children, in particular, suffer terrible emotional and psychological damage as their home life disintigrates and they see their parents acting with malice and hatred.

Furthermore, judges and juries are completely unpredictable - does it really make sense to entrust your family and financial future to strangers who have met you at your lowest point?

A collaborative divorce brings into the picture impartial and experienced family counselors, financial planners and mediators to guide the divorcing parties to a negotiated solution. In addition, your lawyer and your spouse’s lawyer - both of whom must be trained and certified collaborative divorce lawyers - must pledge to avoid the pettiness and nastiness that often contaminates traditional divorce.

And because the issues in your collaborative divorce are discussed and negotiated out of court, a collaborative divorce can be much less expensive than traditional divorce.

Divorce is never going to be pleasant - after all, you are ending a marriage. But if you have made the difficult decision that a divorce is the right action for you, doesn’t it make sense to turn to experienced and trained professionals whose goal is not to destroy, but preserve finances, family relationships and your dignity. Call my office today - we’re waiting to hear from you.

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