At J.L. Weaver Law Firm we believe in providing compassionate, personalized representation. That's why we spend time with clients to understand their needs, and to help them understand the legal process that applies to their case. We help families in Jasper, Dawsonville, Ellijay, Blue Ridge, Ball Ground and Canton.

We can represent you for marital and family law issues, including:

• Divorce
• Custody rights
• Child Support
• Adoptions
• Temporary Protective Orders (TPOs)

We will walk you through the process during your free consultation, call us: 706-253-1001.

Divorce

Divorce is more than just a legal end to your marriage. Every divorce is serious and will affect individuals for the rest of their lives. Therefore, hiring the right attorney can provide support and personalized attention during the divorce process. Our goal is to provide skillful representation to help you obtain the best result from your divorce proceedings in Georgia, whether that means resolving your case through mediation or proceeding to trial.

Custody Rights and Child Support

In a Georgia custody dispute the sole question to be determined is what is in the best interests of the child. As Georgia law prohibits juries from determining custody matters, they are determined by a judge. The law further allows the judge to consider "any relevant factor" to determine what is in the minor child's best interest.

Under Section 19-9-22 of the Georgia Code, legal custody refers to the person who is the primary caregiver of the children and has the authority to make decisions on their behalf regarding matters such as their education, development, healthcare, and religious upbringing. While the other parent may be allowed visitation, they do not have legal custody and must conform to the requirements set forth in the custody order.

Having experienced representation is critical to insuring that both parents take an active role in the child's upbringing. J.L. Weaver Law Firm in Jasper is your compassionate partner in matters of child custody whether you're in Jasper, Ball Ground, Canton, Dawsonville, Ellijay, or Blue Ridge.

The Georgia Child Support Guidelines statute can be found in Georgia law, Official Code of Georgia (O.C.G.A.) §19-6-15. These guidelines are used to determine the amount of award; continuation of duty of support; and duration of support. And while the law is specific, it is only used to determine the amount of child support. That's why having experienced, aggressive representation can help you achieve a better outcome.

Adoptions

In Georgia, adoption law is complex, making the selection of an adoption attorney critical to both the adoptive parent and the birth parent(s). Therefore, J.L. Weaver Law believes it is important to consult an attorney early in the process to prevent setbacks that can be time-consuming, expensive, and heart-breaking.

We handle several types of adoptions in North Georgia and invite you to contact our office at 706-253-1001 for more information.

Protective Orders & Restraining Orders

If you are a victim of domestic violence, you can file a petition for a temporary protective order which restrains the accused person from harassing, stalking, or threatening your physical safety.

You may wish to consult an experienced local attorney before submitting a petition to the court. We can help you gather the information, navigate the forms, file for you in the correct court, and accompany you to your hearing – giving you peace-of-mind throughout the process.

If you've been served with a protective order in Georgia, you have recourse to clear your name. When deciding how to defend yourself, consider hiring an experienced, local attorney. If you've been served with a protective or restraining order in Georgia, contact J.L. Weaver Law Firm to discuss your options: 706-253-1001.