Divorce and Family Law in Fulton County, Georgia

Family law is handled differently in Fulton County than in other parts of Georgia. It is important that you understand the unique system before you go forward with your divorce, custody dispute or other matter. It is even more important that your attorney be familiar with the rules - and the individual judges - in Fulton County's Family Division.

Edwards & Associates practices exclusively in family law. Our lawyers have represented men and women in the Atlanta metro area since 2001, and we are intimately familiar with the workings of the Family Division. Contact us today to discuss any family matter under Fulton County jurisdiction.

Fulton County's Family Division

The Family Division was instituted in Fulton County as a pilot project to reform divorce and custody law. The basic premise of the system is to consolidate fragmented issues involving one family (custody, abuse, domestic violence, divorce) and have them overseen by one judge. This streamlines the judicial process and provides continuity for families.

30 day Status Conference

Fulton County endeavors to make family law cases less adversarial by having initial status conferences.  Even though these proceedings are less adversarial, they still require a great deal of preparation.   When any family law case is filed, a 30 Day Status Conference is scheduled at which the parties and their attorneys appear to meet with a judicial officer.   The judicial officer is a judge and can make decisions impacting your case.  At the conference, each party must present a Domestic Relations Financial Affidavit,  Interrogatories, and Documents related to the case.  Edwards & Associates has converted all of these forms to electronic format so they may easily be sent to the client for completion.

Other Family division procedures

In addition to the initial 30 Day Status Conference, there are other court appearances , including the 60 Day Status Conference, mediation, temporary hearings, and a final trial if required.  Decisions can be made by the Court at any juncture, and especially in an emergency situation.  However, the parties are afforded numerous opportunities to attempt to resolve their case without litigation.  Fulton County pays for 2 mediation sessions in an attempt to help parties resolve their case.

Regina I. Edwards and her associates are very familiar with the nuances of Fulton County Family Division protocols and the tendencies of each judge in this jurisdiction. We can guide you through all divorce and family law matters in the Family Division, including:

Atlanta Family Law Lawyers Guiding You Through the Process

Our legal team will clearly explain the legal process and your options. Working together, we will decide the right strategy as quickly and economically as possible.

We use cutting-edge technology, including document imaging and electronic communication methods, so you can access your court documents at any time. We will also keep you informed of the important developments in your case, while promptly responding to your concerns.

Most importantly, we want to achieve the outcome that best protects your interests and enables you to move forward with your life. We serve the greater Atlanta area, with offices in Atlanta/Buckhead, Lawrenceville and Dunwoody. Call 404-841-0155 or contact us online to arrange a confidential consultation.