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Divorce mediation in Georgia is typically less expensive than going to trial, with mediator fees starting at $500 per party in addition to your attorney’s time. A contested divorce that goes to trial costs $15,000 to $50,000+ in attorney fees alone and takes 6 to 12 months depending on the county. Mediation succeeds because preparation matters: at Tannen Law Group, we represent clients in mediation with the same rigor we bring to trial.

  Georgia calculates child support using the income shares model under O.C.G.A. § 19-6-15. The formula combines both parents’ gross incomes, applies a basic child

  Georgia law does not give mothers a preference over fathers in child custody decisions. Under O.C.G.A. § 19-9-3(a)(1), Georgia courts determine custody based on

A simple uncontested divorce in Georgia costs $5,000 to $10,000 total, including attorney fees and the $245 to $250 court filing fee. A contested divorce with custody, support, and property disputes costs $15,000 to $30,000 for moderate cases and $50,000 to $100,000+ for high-asset cases involving business valuation, forensic accounting, and extended litigation.