Marietta Divorce Lawyers

At-Fault Divorce: Adultery

In the state of Georgia, adultery is grounds for receiving an “at-fault” divorce. When filing for an at-fault divorce, the burden is on the petitioner to prove that their spouse has committed adultery. A common misconception is that choosing at-fault divorce in Georgia only makes the dissolution of marriage process more difficult, but a skilled divorce attorney can handle all the heavy lifting for you. Serving Marietta, Conaton, and other communities in Cobb, Cherokee and Paulding Counties, divorce lawyers at Abbott and Abbott have helped countless Georgia residents successfully petition for at-fault divorce on the grounds of adultery.

Is at-fault divorce right for me?

In general, most Georgia family courts will grant a 50-50 split of assets and child custody in a no-fault divorce case. But at-fault divorce outcomes have the potential to be more favorable for the petitioner when adultery is involved. If you are divorcing your spouse because he or she has cheated on you or is having an affair, many family court judges are more amenable to granting the petitioning party his or her wishes for the terms of the divorce ruling.

If your spouse has been having an affair and you are considering filing for divorce, it is a good idea to speak to a divorce attorney about the details of your case before deciding whether at-fault divorce is right for your situation. Alpharetta divorce lawyer Stephen A. Land offers free consultations for all family law matters, so it costs you nothing to speak to an experienced family law attorney about your options.

Compassionate legal counsel for Cobb County Georgia families

At the offices of Abbott and Abbott, we understand that the dissolution of a marriage can be one of the most stressful and heartbreaking times of a person’s life. When you retain the services of Marietta divorce attorneys at Abbott and Abbott, you can rest assured that your case is in good hands. Since being admitted to the Georgia bar in 2001, BJ Abbott been has representing clients in a wide range of family law cases. His client-centered approach to Georgia family law has earned him a reputation as one of Marietta’s most respected family law lawyers.

Contact us today for a free consultation

To speak to a knowledgeable Georgia divorce lawyer about filing for at-fault divorce on grounds of adultery, contact the offices of Abbott and Abbott at 678-203-0178 today.