Marietta LGBTQ+ Divorce Lawyer
Every family deserves affirming, knowledgeable representation. We handle LGBTQ+ divorce with the same skill and care we bring to every client — and an understanding of the issues unique to same-sex marriages.
Affirming representation, real expertise
Same-sex marriages have been legally equal since the U.S. Supreme Court's 2015 Obergefell decision, and the same Georgia family law applies. But same-sex couples often face issues other couples don't — and we handle them with both skill and genuine care.
The “length of the marriage” problem
Many couples were together for years before marriage became legal. Because property division and alimony often turn on the length of the marriage, that pre-marriage history can become a real point of contention — and we make the case for an outcome that reflects your actual life together.
Parentage and custody
When a child isn't biologically or legally related to both spouses, a non-adoptive parent may lack automatic parental rights. Establishing legal parentage — sometimes through a second-parent adoption — is often the key to protecting your relationship with your child.
Everything else, handled
Property division, alimony, child support, protective orders, and dissolving any earlier domestic-partnership agreements — we cover the full range, affirmingly and thoroughly.
Questions & answers
LGBTQ+ Divorce: common questions
Is same-sex divorce different in Georgia?
Legally, marriage and divorce are equal since 2015. In practice, same-sex couples more often face issues like the timing of a long relationship versus the marriage, and parental rights for a non-biological parent.
What custody issues are unique for LGBTQ+ parents in Georgia?
Where one parent isn't biologically or legally related to the child, they may lack automatic parental rights. Establishing legal parentage — sometimes via second-parent adoption — is often essential, and we can help.
How does the length of our relationship affect our divorce?
Property division and alimony often depend on the length of the marriage. If you were together long before marriage was legal, that gap can complicate things — we advocate for a result that reflects your real history.
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