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“During such a difficult and overwhelming time, their support, guidance, and genuine care brought me so much comfort and reassurance throughout the entire process.”
FAQs
Can You Serve As the Mediator?
David Tannen is a certified domestic mediator, but if he acts as the mediator, he cannot also act as your attorney. He would be the neutral, simply trying to facilitate an agreement between you and your spouse. If the mediation is successful, the agreement reached will be binding and you and your spouse would then take the remaining steps necessary to finalize the divorce on your own. If unsuccessful, Tannen Law Group, as a whole, would be prohibited from representing either you or your spouse in your divorce.
How Is Child Support Determined?
In Georgia, child support is determined using the Georgia Child Support Worksheet. A link to the worksheet can be found on many court websites. Although you can complete the worksheet yourself, we recommend you consult with an attorney before relying upon your calculations, because there are variables which you may not adequately address otherwise.
How Is Alimony Decided?
Alimony is determined on a case-by-case basis in Georgia. Any numbers of factors will be considered, including the length of the marriage, the job skills, age and education of each party, the likelihood that a party will be able to obtain employment, and the standard of living of the family prior to the divorce. If your financial situation warrants it, we often suggest a certified divorce financial planner be retained, and make a proposed finding as to what is fair under the circumstances.
How Much Will My Legal Fees Be?
We know the cost of representation is always a concern and must be weighed against the life-changing issues to be decided. We make a point of discussing with every client various approaches to situations to determine the most cost-effective strategy, and we continue those discussions throughout the case. We usually charge a flat fee, plus court costs, for an uncontested divorce. Contested divorces, mediations, and other family law proceedings do not usually lend themselves to a set-fee approach. Thus, we typically charge a retainer that we apply monthly against fees and costs incurred. Where a retainer is charged, you will receive monthly statements detailing the time spent, fees incurred, and allocation of the retainer. Credit cards are accepted.
You can find more answers to some of our most commonly asked questions on the FAQ page of our website.
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