Business Details
14 Years
experience
Aggressive Family Law Representation in Marietta
At Abbott Law Office, we bring over 45 years of combined experience exclusively in family law to every case we handle. Our Marietta-based team is dedicated to aggressive representation in divorce, child custody, property division, and complex family law matters across Metro Atlanta. We leverage deep familiarity with local court systems in Cobb, Cherokee, Fulton, and Paulding counties to develop tailored strategies that protect client interests. Our attorneys are recognized for handling high-asset divorces, military divorce cases, and contentious custody disputes with a focus on achieving favorable trial outcomes. We prioritize client education about legal processes and potential outcomes while maintaining a relentless focus on protecting rights during divorce proceedings.Our practice emphasizes transparency in case evaluation and strategic advocacy during mediation or litigation. We maintain strong relationships with forensic accountants and private investigators to support complex asset valuations and adultery investigations. Our team regularly handles post-divorce modifications and contempt actions to enforce court orders. We serve clients throughout Georgia's northern counties with personalized legal guidance focused on long-term family and financial stability.
Services
Divorce Representation
Child Custody
Alimony Advocacy
Property Division
Contempt Actions
Post-Divorce Modifications
Prenuptial Agreements
Military Divorce
Domestic Violence Cases
Same-Sex Family Law
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We have 45+ years of combined experience in Georgia family law
- Our team specializes in complex divorce cases with high-value assets
- We maintain 95% client satisfaction rate through personalized representation
- Our attorneys are recognized for successful trial outcomes in local courts
- We offer strategic guidance for military divorce and unique custody situations
Services
Divorce Representation
Our experienced attorneys handle all aspects of divorce proceedings including contested and uncontested divorces. We specialize in complex asset division, spousal support negotiations, and military divorce cases. Our team prepares each case for trial while exploring settlement options to minimize client stress and costs. We serve clients across Georgia's northern counties with personalized legal strategies.
Child Custody
We advocate for clients in child custody determinations and modification cases. Our attorneys handle joint and sole custody arrangements, parenting plan development, and relocation disputes. We focus on protecting parent-child relationships while demonstrating how proposed arrangements serve the child's best interests in court proceedings.
Alimony Advocacy
Our firm represents clients seeking or contesting alimony payments. We analyze income sources, lifestyle factors, and marriage duration to build strong cases. We handle modification requests due to changed circumstances and enforce court orders when payments are delinquent, ensuring fair outcomes aligned with Georgia law.
Property Division
We protect client interests in dividing marital assets and debts during divorce. Our team works with forensic accountants to value businesses, real estate, and investment portfolios. We handle complex cases involving hidden assets or business owners seeking to protect company interests during property distribution proceedings.
Contempt Actions
Our attorneys file and defend contempt actions for violation of divorce decrees. We handle enforcement of child support, custody orders, and property division requirements. We document non-compliance and pursue remedies including wage garnishment, asset seizure, or incarceration to ensure court order compliance.
People
B.J. Abbott
Family Law Attorney
With 25+ years of family law experience, B.J. Abbott specializes in complex divorce cases and high-asset property division. He focuses on aggressive trial representation while maintaining 90% settlement rate through strong pre-trial preparation.
Heather Logan
Family Law Attorney
Heather Logan brings 20 years of courtroom experience to child custody and military divorce cases. She specializes in protecting parental rights and navigating unique challenges faced by service members during divorce proceedings.
Questions
What documents should I gather before filing for divorce?
Collect tax returns, bank statements, property deeds, business financials, and custody-related documents. We recommend creating an inventory of marital and separate assets with valuation records.
How does adultery affect divorce in Georgia?
Adultery bars alimony eligibility and can impact property division. We investigate allegations through evidence collection and work with private investigators when necessary to prove or disprove claims.
What factors determine child custody arrangements?
Georgia courts consider the child's best interests, including parental stability, living environments, and existing relationships. We help develop parenting plans that demonstrate your ability to provide proper care.
Can I modify an existing child support order?
Yes, with significant changes in income, custody arrangements, or child needs. We file petitions demonstrating material changes in circumstances to request court-approved modifications.
How are military divorces different?
Military divorces involve unique considerations for pensions, custody during deployments, and jurisdiction rules. Our team understands the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act and its impact on divorce proceedings.
What happens during divorce mediation?
Mediation involves negotiating terms with a neutral third party before trial. We prepare clients for these sessions and advocate for favorable settlements while maintaining readiness for court proceedings.
