Legal Question in Family Law in Georgia

My husband was convicted and sent to prison for having sex with a minor. He has served almost 2 years and expects to be released early from a 4 year sentence this year. I would like to file for divorce before he is released, because I have been told that this would be better than waiting until after. We do have 4 children. I would like to know how to go about this as quickly as possible. I don't have a lot of money for attourney fees. I know he will contest. We live in the state of Georgia and he is at fault but will that make a difference?


Asked on 1/02/11, 1:45 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Glen Ashman Ashman Law Office also dba Glen Ashman Attorney

If you want things to gop badly, do it without counsel. Hiring a lawyer will help, and, unfortunately, may be expensive if he contests. However, if your children are important to you, find the funds to get quality counsel. It will pay off. Fault, when it is sex with a minor, could be very relevant to the outcome.

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Answered on 1/07/11, 2:31 pm
Paula McGill Attorney at Law

You may qualify for a pro bono attorney. I've provided a few possible sources.

The Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation (AVFL) 225 Peachtree St.,N.E. Suite 1105 South Tower. Atlanta, Georgia 30303 404-521-0790

Metro Atlanta Offices Atlanta Legal Aid Society, Inc. 151 Spring Street, N. W. Atlanta, Georgia 30303 404-524-5811

Georgia Legal Services - Piedmont Regional Office 104 Marietta St., Suite 240, Atlanta, GA 30303 (404) 894-7707 800-822-5391

Georgia Legal Services - Central Office 104 Marietta St. NW, Suite 240 Atlanta, GA 30303 (404) 206-5175

Pro Bono Project of the State Bar of Georgia State Bar Headquarters 104 Marietta Street, N.W., Suite 100 Atlanta, GA 30303 404-527-8763 800-334-6865

COBB COUNTY

Cobb County Legal Aid 770-528-2565

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Answered on 1/07/11, 6:22 pm


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