When do you “know” it’s time to divorce? Sometimes, the answer is easy. Maybe you’ve just been served with divorce papers. Or maybe your spouse just told you that he or she is leaving you, and then just goes. At this point, you “know” you’ve got to take steps to protect your rights and to protect your children.
Other times it can be hard, even more so if you have children. If you’re not yet certain that it’s time for a divorce, consider marriage counseling. There are many very good marriage counselors who are highly trained in helping save marriages. Ask your spouse to join you in selecting and going to a marriage counselor. One sign that your marriage may be salvageable is your spouse’s willingness to sit down with you and a marriage counselor to help work through your problems.
Before you begin the marriage counseling process, remember that a lot of work will be required to save the marriage. The problems that have taken years or even decades to come about can’t be solved in just one or two visits with the marriage counselor.
During this time, it may also make sense for you to speak with a divorce lawyer and find out what your rights are. Most family lawyers are happy to speak with you on the phone or even meet with you for 30 minutes in the office at no charge. That gives you a chance to get to know the lawyer and get an overview of your legal rights and responsibilities. It also gives the lawyer a chance to get to know you and your particular legal problems.
I would be happy to meet with you for 30 minutes in my office at no charge to let you know what your legal rights and responsibilities are in connection with divorce and other family law issues.
I've been practicing law in the metro Atlanta area since graduating from UGA Law School in 1986, and I've represented over a thousand people with their legal problems during those years. I've tried many family law cases before all the judges in Cobb, Cherokee, Paulding and Bartow Counties and know their judges well.
For more information, visit my website at www.gentrylawfirmgeorgia.com or call or email us for a free 30 minute in-person consultation at 770-425-5573 or bill@gentrysmithlaw.com.
William C. (Bill) Gentry
