Free Tools & Resources for Georgia Families

Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Family Law Attorney

Choosing the right attorney can make a significant difference in how smoothly your case proceeds. This checklist provides practical questions to ask when evaluating a divorce lawyer so you can better understand fees, communication, and expectations.

Topics covered include:

• How attorneys structure fees and billing
• Whether the firm offers flat fees or hourly billing
• Who will actually handle your case
• Communication practices
• How financial disclosures and filings are handled

Many people are surprised to learn that family law attorneys structure fees very differently. Some firms bill hourly, others offer flat-fee payment plans, and some — including Flat Fee Family Law.com — offer flat-fee pricing designed to make the total cost more predictable. Understanding these questions can help you compare attorneys confidently and choose representation that aligns with your priorities.

What To Do If You’ve Been Served

A practical first-48-hours guide for responding to divorce, custody, or support papers.

Georgia Child Support Basics

A clear explanation of how child support is calculated in Georgia and what parents should understand before filing.

This guide explains:

• How Georgia determines each parent’s income
• What expenses are included in support calculations
• How parenting time can affect child support
• When courts may adjust the guideline amount

In Georgia, child support and custody decisions are closely connected. If you’re also evaluating parenting time or custody, our Custody Factors Checklist can help you understand what courts consider.

How to Use the Georgia Child Support Calculator

A step-by-step guide explaining how to use Georgia’s official child support calculator and what each section of the worksheet means.

This guide walks you through:

• Entering each parent’s income correctly
• Health insurance and childcare adjustments
• Parenting time considerations
• When deviations may apply
• How courts review the final worksheet

Understanding how the calculator works can help you avoid mistakes and better understand what the numbers mean before filing a case.

Georgia Child Support Calculator (Official Tool)

Use Georgia’s official calculator to estimate support based on:

• Income of both parents
• Health insurance costs
• Childcare expenses
• Parenting time

Custody Factors Checklist

When parents disagree about custody or parenting time, Georgia courts do not rely on a single factor or formula. Judges evaluate multiple aspects of the child’s life and each parent’s role to determine what arrangement serves the child’s best interests.

Courts may consider:

• The child’s emotional bond with each parent
• Each parent’s ability to meet daily needs
• Stability of each home environment
• Willingness to co-parent and communicate respectfully
• Parenting history and involvement
• Work schedules and practical availability
• The child’s adjustment to school, home, and community
• Health and safety considerations, including any history of abuse or family violence

Understanding these factors early can help parents:

• Set realistic expectations
• Focus on what courts actually prioritize
• Avoid common mistakes that hurt credibility

Our Custody Factors Checklist breaks these considerations down in plain language so you can better understand how courts evaluate custody decisions in Georgia.

Uncontested Divorce Qualification Workflow

Determine whether your situation may qualify for an uncontested divorce in Georgia using this step-by-step decision guide.

The workflow evaluates:

• Georgia residency requirements
• Agreement on property and debts
• Parenting agreements if children are involved
• Financial disclosures
• Situations that may require attorney review

This tool can help you quickly understand whether your case may proceed as an uncontested divorce or whether additional legal guidance may be helpful.

Uncontested Divorce Timeline (Georgia)

A clear overview of each stage of an uncontested divorce and how long the process typically takes under Georgia law.

Georgia Legitimation Guide

A plain-language explanation of what legitimation is, what rights it grants, and how the process works for unmarried parents in Georgia. This guide explains how fathers establish parental rights and how courts may address custody, parenting time, and child support once legitimation is granted.

After a Family Law Case Checklist

A practical list of the updates and changes people often need to make after a family law case is finalized.

This includes items such as:

• Updating financial accounts
• Changing insurance beneficiaries
• Reviewing parenting plans
• Updating wills and estate documents