Your Local Family Law Attorney In Peachtree City
I have been practicing family law in Peachtree City since 1993. As a Peachtree City family lawyer, I have handled family law matters from high-asset divorces to complex custody issues, to child legitimation and adoption. The advantage to hiring a family law attorney who primarily practices in Peachtree City is that I have tried cases before all of our Superior Court judges in the Fayette County Circuit. This experience allows me an insight as to how our judges tend to rule, which helps me determine a fair settlement during negotiations as well as to how to prepare for a trial before those judges.
What To Consider When Hiring A Peachtree City Family Lawyer?
First of all, you need an attorney who is aggressive when needed, but willing to be reasonable. Fighting over irrelevant issues simply costs the client money and makes your presentation less compelling. I have clients who have hired me after spending large sums of money with other attorneys for little result. What I want, and what you should want, is a fair settlement. Nothing makes me happier than when we can resolve a matter without spending the time, money and energy to try a case that should be settled. I believe almost all family law matters should be resolved by agreement if both parties are willing to compromise.
Family Law Office Peachtree City
What if the other side is unreasonable? Then there is little reason to negotiate, and we should be getting ready to present our side to a judge. I have the experience both to accept a fair offer or to try a case before a Superior Court Judge. As a Peachtree City family law lawyer, I understand that having a family law matter is a drain not only on your finances, but also prevents you from moving on in life. We will push your matter for a resolution as quickly as possible rather than making the case last longer than it should.
Meet Your Peachtree City Family Law Attorney
Since 1993, Thomas F. Tierney has practiced family law right here in Peachtree City. And that kind of history counts for something when the judges on the Fayette County Superior Court bench already know your attorney by reputation.
Because his practice is based almost entirely in this circuit, he brings a depth of familiarity with local procedure that firms headquartered outside the county typically don’t have. Families near Lake Peachtree and the Highway 54 area can count on an attorney who knows this courtroom well.
Why Choose Tom Tierney for Family Law in Peachtree City?
Our Detailed Practice Areas
Divorce Representation
This office handles contested and uncontested divorce, from dividing retirement accounts to resolving disputes over the marital home.
Child Custody & Visitation
Custody arrangements center on the needs of the child, with parenting schedules built around real work hours and school commitments.
Child Support
Support calculations follow Georgia's guidelines, and each case gets a close review of income documentation so the number holds up for both parents.
Legitimation & Fathers' Rights
Unmarried fathers need a legitimation action before a court will recognize custody or visitation rights, and this office manages that process from filing through final order.
Adoption
Stepparent and relative adoptions require careful paperwork and usually a hearing before a Fayette County judge. Cases are prepared to avoid unnecessary delay.
What to Expect in a Family Law Case in Georgia
Initial consultation
The first meeting covers the facts of your situation and gives you a realistic view of likely outcomes.Filing process
Your attorney prepares and files the initial pleadings, then arranges for the other party to be formally served.
Temporary hearings
When issues such as support or parenting time cannot wait, the court can set a temporary hearing to establish rules while the case proceeds.
Discovery
Both sides exchange financial records and other relevant documents so settlement talks, or a trial, are based on complete information.
Settlement vs trial
Most family law matters settle once both sides have full information, but every case is prepared as though it will go to trial.