Divorce

Uncontested Divorce – This may be the easiest option and least expensive option, but you should talk to the attorney before you decide.

When lawyers in our circuit talk about an “Uncontested Divorce,” we mean a divorce where the wife and the husband agreed on all terms of their divorce and they both signed a settlement agreement. The terms of divorce include:

  • Child Custody
  • Visitation
  • Child Support
  • Division of Marital Property
  • Division of Marital Debt
  • Alimony
  • Attorney’s Fees

If you decide that you want to file an uncontested divorce, you will work directly with the attorney to decide on a fair agreement that includes all of these terms.  Then the attorney will write all of the legal documents needed and file them with the Court.  YOU DO NOT NEED TO GO TO COURT.

Contested Divorce – This option applies where the wife and husband cannot agree on one or more of the terms of the divorce.

The first thing you will do before you file a petition for a contested divorce is consult with a lawyer!  A lawyer has a lot of tools at her disposal to make sure that your interests are protected.

For instance:

  • If you have children, Maxine Wallace can advise you on how to determine what is in your children’s best interests and how to prove it to the Court.
  • Georgia law on child support calculations changed significantly as of January 1, 2026; as your lawyer, Ms. Wallace can work through your options with you.
  • Ms. Wallace can advise you on what assets are considered marital property, and how your marital property should be fairly divided
  • If you OR your spouse own a small business, she can help you determine what a fair division of that business would be
  • If you are considering bankruptcy, Ms. Wallace will work directly with your bankruptcy lawyer, to get the fairest result for you.

Just like every marriage is unique, every divorce has its own set of challenges, problems to be solved, and decisions to make.  Maxine Wallace has the experience in to help you find your way through the maze.

Military Divorce – Divorces for military personnel involve unique aspects of federal law, state law, and military regulations. 

In your initial consultation with Ms. Wallace, she will address items that may be of concern to you, including:

  • Division of Military Retired Pay.
  • Military Benefits for former spouses, including continued health care and survivor benefits.
  • Calculation of child support for military personnel.
  • Division of any Thrift Saving Plan (“TSP”).
  • Separation prior to divorce