Family Law

When your family has a dispute that cannot be resolved without intervention, you may need the legal guidance and support of a family law attorney in Georgia. More often than not, it is the best way to protect your rights and those of your children.

Family law brings order and rational solutions to domestic problems that are often contentious and emotionally charged. Its focus is on resolving the issues that arise out of the family relationship, including children — and protecting vulnerable family members. The caring professionals at Cheeley Legal in Buford are dedicated to assisting families through the changes they may face and helping plan for a better future.

Even after you and your co-parent separate, you both remain legally responsible for caring for your children. Based on your custody arrangement and income, Georgia courts decide who owes support and how much — always with your child’s best interests first.

Child custody and visitation can be among the most stressful parts of a divorce. You want what is best for your family, but your co-parent may not agree on how to move forward — and the stakes run high for everyone.

The bond between a child and their step-parent or relative can be just as strong as — or stronger than — the bond with a biological parent. Georgia’s step-parent and relative adoption process helps formalize that relationship under the law.