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Marietta Divorce Attorney and Family Lawyers Focused on Men

Cordell & Cordell's Marietta divorce attorneys and family lawyers practice domestic relations exclusively. This focus allows our attorneys to develop a deep understanding of how Georgia family laws will affect men.

Our Marietta divorce attorneys and family lawyers will work with you to establish goals for your divorce or child custody case and work with you to meet those goals. We will keep you informed on the activity taking place on your case, as well as keep our attorneys fully accessible to you.

To schedule an appointment with a Marietta Divorce Attorney, call 404.842.0009 or 1-866-DADS-LAW. One of our representatives will be glad to speak with you. Cordell & Cordell Marietta Divorce Lawyers - Located at 2265 Roswell Road, Suite 100, Marietta, GA 30062. Phone: 404.842.0009.

Frequently Asked Marietta Divorce Questions

How long do I have to live in Marietta before I can file for divorce?

You must be a resident of Georgia for 6 months prior to filing any action for divorce. All actions for divorce shall be filed in the county of the defendant’s residence if he/she is a resident of Georgia.

An action for divorce may be filed in the city of plaintiff’s residence if (1) defendant has moved from the county of plaintiff’s residence within 6 months of filing the petition for divorce and (2) said county was the marital domicile of the parties, meaning, husband and wife resided together in that county.

In essence, the critical factor is that you have been a resident of Georgia for 6 months.

Is there a mandatory waiting period in Marietta before a divorce can be granted? How long will a divorce take?

There is no mandatory waiting period. Family law litigation can be unpredictable so it is impossible to know how long the divorce process will take.

However, if the parties are in agreement about the terms of the divorce, i.e. child custody, visitation, and property division, and said agreement is memorialized in a settlement agreement, the divorce may be granted in as little as 31 days after the defendant has been served.

In the event the parties cannot agree, the divorce process can take substantially longer.

How can I serve my spouse in Marietta? If attempts to serve do not work, can I serve by publication? If so, which local publications should I contact?

The defendant may be served by a Cobb County court-approved private process server or the Cobb County Sheriff’s Department. In the event you are unable to serve your spouse via a process server or the sheriff, you must request permission from the court to have your spouse served via publication.

This is accomplished by filing a Motion for Service via publication. Said motion must state what efforts you have made to have your spouse served and why you need to have him/her served via publication.

Once the court grants your motion, you must contact the Marietta Daily Journal and pay the applicable fee to have the notice of divorce published. The notice will run for four consecutive weeks.

What are the specific forms I will need to file for a divorce in Marietta?

You will need to file a summons, complaint for divorce, verification of complaint signed by plaintiff, and case initiation form.

However, prior to finalizing the divorce, the following documents must be filed: Financial Affidavit of each party, and if there are children, child support worksheets, parenting plan, and certificate of completion of the Divorcing Parents Seminar of both parties.

Where do I file for divorce in Marietta?

You must file for divorce in the Clerk's Office of the Cobb County Superior Court located at 70 Haynes Street, Marietta, GA, 30090.

How much are divorce filing fees?

The total for cost for filing a divorce action is  $218.50. Checks are to be made payable to Cobb County Clerk of Superior Court. No credit cards, debit cards or travelers checks are accepted.

Additionally, if you wish to have the opposing party served via sheriff service, the fee is $50. The fee for service by publication is $80. The fee for publication must be made payable to the Marietta Daily Journal.

Are there any Marietta-Specific laws that are different from how other family law cases around the state are handled?

The judges in Cobb County will require that the parties mediate before having a final hearing on a contested divorce action. Mediation is not free and the cost must be split between the parties.

Prior to finalizing any divorce action with children, both parties must attend the mandatory Divorcing Parents Seminar. The course is $30 per participant and is offered 3 times a month.

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