Contested Divorces

As the term suggests, a contested divorce is when a couple decides to end their marriage and turns to the court system to help them secure possession of their property, determine child custody, divide their debt, and establish support payments when the couple cannot agree on these items. It can also mean one party is contesting the grounds for a divorce in the first place and is actually attempting to prevent the divorce, but this is rare.

Here at McKinley Law Group, we handle both contested and uncontested divorces and most importantly we treat our clients with respect during the process. Our paramount concern is to resolve the matter in the best way possible for our clients at this stressful time in a their lives. Every divorce is unique and we develop relationships with our clients to better understand what is important to them.

Each divorce has specific steps which must be adhered to, some of which are as follows:

Filing a divorce petition
Service of process on the spouse who didn’t file petition
Hearing may be requested to establish temporary orders
Request of discovery
Divorce mediation
Final hearing

A contested divorce can be a long, complicated and emotionally draining experience. Here at McKinley Law Group, we use our experience and expertise to follow legal protocol, gather the evidence you need and navigate through the divorce court system. Contact us today at 404-841-8480 or request a FREE consultation via our website.