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Divorce & Family Law Attorney Serving Sandy Springs, Georgia

Sandy Springs is a major Fulton County city of approximately 110,000 residents centered around the Perimeter Center business district, one of metro Atlanta’s largest corporate hubs. The I-285/GA-400 interchange is the geographic heart of the city’s corporate identity, with major employer operations including UPS, Cox Enterprises, Newell Brands, and dozens of financial services, insurance, and technology firms. This concentration of corporate and financial industry employers produces a high density of executive divorces where compensation structures go well beyond a base salary. Sandy Springs residents file in Fulton County Superior Court. Our Johns Creek office is approximately 20 minutes north via GA-400.

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Attorney David Tannen has represented clients in Sandy Springs since 2002. Our office at 6455 East Johns Crossing is 25 min from Sandy Springs.

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Sandy Springs Family Law Quick Facts

  • County: Fulton
  • Courthouse: Fulton County Superior Court, 136 Pryor Street SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
  • Filing fee: approximately $245
  • Contested timeline: 6 to 12 months (Fulton County)
  • Population: approximately 110,000
  • Major employers: UPS corporate, Cox Enterprises, Newell Brands, financial services firms
  • Business district: Perimeter Center (I-285/GA-400 interchange)
  • Drive time from Tannen Law Group: about 20 minutes via GA-400

Executive Divorce in Sandy Springs

Executive divorce in Sandy Springs regularly involves base salary plus annual bonuses tied to company or individual performance, stock options with vesting schedules that span years, restricted stock units that trigger income tax events upon vesting, supplemental executive retirement plans (SERPs), deferred compensation arrangements that pay out at retirement or upon separation from the company, and partnership interests or carried interest for financial services professionals.

Calculating income from these sources for child support and alimony purposes requires forensic analysis. A W-2 does not tell the full story when a Perimeter Center executive’s total compensation is $600,000 but their base salary is $250,000 and the rest comes from bonuses, RSUs, and deferred comp. Dividing these assets in property settlement requires understanding the tax consequences of each asset type. A $500,000 brokerage account and a $500,000 pre-tax deferred compensation plan are not equivalent after taxes.

We work with certified divorce financial planners who model after-tax settlement scenarios. Our Sandy Springs clients know the real value of what they are keeping and what they are giving up before they agree to any settlement terms.

Cultural Diversity Along Roswell Road

Sandy Springs has significant cultural diversity, particularly along the Roswell Road corridor. Family law cases here sometimes involve dual citizenship, foreign property ownership, assets held in other countries, and cultural dynamics around marriage and divorce that require sensitivity and practical accommodation. We have handled custody cases involving international relocation concerns and property division cases involving foreign assets in Sandy Springs.

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Whether you are facing divorce, custody, or a protective order, we handle cases in Fulton County courts. Free 30-minute consultation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where do Sandy Springs residents file for divorce?

Fulton County Superior Court at 136 Pryor Street SW, Atlanta. Sandy Springs is entirely in Fulton County. Contested cases take 6 to 12 months.

Yes. We work with certified divorce financial planners and forensic accountants who specialize in executive compensation: stock options, RSUs, deferred compensation, SERP plans, and partnership interests. Accurate valuation and division of these assets is central to fair settlements.

About 20 minutes north via GA-400. Our Johns Creek office is at 6455 East Johns Crossing.

Filing fee approximately $245. Uncontested divorces start at $5,000 flat fee. Executive contested divorces involving complex compensation range from $7,500 retainer with hourly billing subtracted from your retainer depending on asset complexity.

Most settle. The Fulton County 6 to 12 months timeline makes settlement math compelling. Every additional month costs thousands in attorney and expert fees. We prepare for trial because that preparation drives favorable settlements, but we negotiate aggressively because settling at month 5 instead of going to trial at month 14 saves significant money.

You have 30 days from service to file your Answer at Fulton County Superior Court, 136 Pryor Street, Atlanta, GA 30303. The Respondent filing fee is approximately $75 to $110, which is less than the Petitioner’s filing fee of $220. Fulton County contested cases typically take 6 to 12 months, which means the decisions you make in the first 30 days shape a case that will run for most of a year. Call (470) 560-7798 today to find out your exact deadline and what your rights are as the Respondent. Full Respondent guide.

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20 Minutes From Perimeter Center

Sandy Springs executive divorces require an attorney who understands complex compensation, forensic accounting, and the financial stakes of the Perimeter Center corporate community.

Free 30-minute consultation. In person at our Johns Creek office or via Zoom.

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Tannen Law Group
6455 East Johns Crossing, Suite 425
Johns Creek, Georgia 30097