It’s one of the most challenging things about having a family: the decisions you make affect not only you, but other people who are important to you. This can weigh heavily on your mind when you’re having
to shift gears in ways that could influence your future, not to mention your children’s futures.
Because the attorneys at Miles Patterson Hansford Tallant, LLC practice multiple areas of family law, we meet most of our clients at a critical tipping point in their lives. Family law is where the legal system becomes deeply personal. For example, you may need an attorney because you’ve decided to expand your family through adoption, or you may need an attorney because your marriage is ending.
To the men and women who seek our legal counsel on matters that are this important, we offer the best of our abilities, experience, knowledge, and personal support. We also believe in being honest with you. When you tell us your story, we’re forthcoming on what you can and cannot do within the parameters of state and federal law.
Family law is a term that encapsulates several categories of practice:
We represent men and women in dissolutions of marriage and all related matters, including child custody agreements, visitation, child support, division of marital property, and alimony (spousal support).
We help engaged couples draw up and sign marriage agreements before the vows are taken. In the event that something changes after the marriage and the parties would like additional legal protections, we can also prepare postnuptial agreements. This works in the same manner as a prenuptial agreement, but is done voluntarily by both parties after the date of the marriage.
Paternity is not always certain. Sometimes the mother is uncertain about the identity of the father or denies the fathers claim even though she knows otherwise. In other cases, the legal father raised raised a child that was not biologically his, but still wants to maintain a relationship after the divorce. The Georgia attorneys at Miles Patterson Hansford Tallant can assist you with your legitimation claim.
We facilitate domestic adoptions for singles and couples who wish to grow their families, and step-parents or relatives who decide to solidify the parental relationship they have with the child they are raising.
Mediation is becoming an increasingly popular option in Georgia divorce cases. Mediation is a non-binding process in which the divorcing spouses work through a third party (the mediator) to forge a mutually agreeable understanding. This is often preferable to going through the Georgia divorce court system due to the speed and flexibility of the process. The way it works is that the husband and wife meet with a mediator—their legal representatives may or may not be present. The parties both list the contested issues in the divorce, and then the mediator works to resolve each issue. The process is done privately and in the comfort of a law office, which is another reason why more divorcing couples are agreeing to the process.
Family law matters are matters of the heart. Before you spend another sleepless night trying to figure out how to make tomorrow better in spite of an unresolved situation, consult a Georgia family law attorney. At Miles Patterson Hansford Tallant, LLC, we’ve built our reputation by effectively guiding individuals and families in the North Georgia area through all kinds of sensitive cases.
By working with an attorney, you will get the compassionate legal counsel it takes to work through even the most difficult family law matters. We will prepare effective responses in the face of strong resistance, and we will do everything in our power to turn the tide in your favor.
If your family is facing a major transition and you have questions about your options, we invite you to browse our site and contact our office for a consultation at 770-872-7539. Regardless of your situation, we always pursue optimum results on your behalf.
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