Case Results. Georgia Family Law

The following outcomes represent a selection of matters handled by Tannen Law Group attorneys in Fulton, Gwinnett, and Forsyth County Superior Courts. All identifying details have been omitted to protect client confidentiality. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes, every case is different.

Attorney David Tannen founded Tannen Law Group in 2002 and has focused on Georgia family law since. The results below reflect work across contested divorce, child custody, high-asset property division, spousal support, and protective orders.

Divorce & Property Division

Result: Contested divorce, $1.2M marital estate divided. Business valued at $380,000 through forensic accounting. Retirement accounts properly QDROed. Client retained primary residence and majority of investment portfolio. Fulton County Superior Court.

Result: High-asset divorce involving stock options, RSUs, and deferred compensation. Negotiated settlement preserving client’s unvested equity positions. Avoided trial. Gwinnett County.

Result: Uncontested divorce finalized in 52 days. All terms agreed including property division, spousal support waiver, and parenting plan. Flat-fee representation. Forsyth County.

Result: Contested divorce, spouse hidden assets discovered through discovery. Court awarded client additional equitable distribution and attorney fees. Fulton County.

Child Custody & Parenting Plans

Result: Emergency custody order granted within 48 hours after documented evidence of child endangerment. Client obtained temporary primary custody pending full hearing. Gwinnett County Superior Court.

Result: Contested custody, father obtained primary physical custody in case initially filed against him. Parenting plan includes 70/30 split. Fulton County.

Result: Relocation matter, client permitted to relocate with children to another state over spouse’s objection. New parenting plan established with modified visitation schedule.

Result: Modification, material change in circumstances established. Parenting plan modified from 50/50 to primary custody for client following documented school performance issues in other household.

Spousal Support & Modifications

Result: Alimony award of $4,500/month for 48 months negotiated in contested divorce. Client had been out of workforce for 12 years. Fulton County.

Result: Alimony modification, client’s obligation reduced from $3,200/month to $1,800/month following documented income change. Gwinnett County.

Result: Spousal support terminated following recipient’s cohabitation with new partner. O.C.G.A. § 19-6-19 applied. Forsyth County.

Protective Orders & Enforcement

Result: TPO obtained same day. Respondent ordered to vacate marital home. Full protective order issued at contested hearing 30 days later. Fulton County.

Result: Contempt action, opposing party found in contempt for failure to pay court-ordered child support. Arrears collected, attorney fees awarded. Gwinnett County.

Result: Divorce decree enforcement, former spouse failed to transfer retirement account per settlement agreement. Court ordered compliance and awarded attorney fees to client.

A Note on Past Results

Georgia Rules of Professional Conduct govern how attorneys may discuss case results. The outcomes above are presented without identifying information and with the understanding that no result can be guaranteed. Family law cases depend on specific facts, the court, the judge assigned, and many other variables outside any attorney’s control.

What we can tell you: Tannen Law Group attorneys prepare every case thoroughly, communicate honestly about realistic expectations, and pursue the best available outcome for each client’s specific situation.