Alpharetta divorce attorney for clear, steady guidance
Your divorce, handled with focus
Divorce can feel like everything is shifting at once. MEINCKE | HOUSTON FAMILY LAW helps you move through the Georgia divorce process with a plan that fits your goals, your finances, and your family. From our Avalon office in Alpharetta, we represent clients across North Fulton, Forsyth County, and Gwinnett who need decisive counsel and a calm legal partner.
We handle both negotiated resolutions and full litigation, always keeping the outcome and the long-term reality in view. If children are involved, we coordinate divorce strategy with
child custody arrangements so the legal pieces work together instead of pulling your family in different directions.
Divorce paths in Georgia
Every divorce is different. Some couples are ready to settle quickly. Others need a court to decide tough issues. We guide you through uncontested, contested, and complex financial divorces, including high net worth matters common in Alpharetta, Milton, and Roswell.
If you want a straightforward agreement and a faster outcome, our uncontested divorce services keep things efficient while still protecting your interests. When disputes over parenting time, property, or support require a firm stance, we bring deep litigation experience to Fulton and Forsyth courts.
Financial outcomes that hold up
Divorce is also a financial transition. We help clients sort marital and separate assets, evaluate real estate and retirement accounts, and address business ownership or executive compensation when needed. Georgia uses equitable distribution, so the goal is fairness based on the full picture, not a simple split.
When meaningful assets are involved, we often recommend reviewing the details on our
high-asset divorce page to understand what discovery, valuation, and negotiation can look like in North Atlanta cases.
Support and alimony planning
Spousal support can be one of the most personal and contested parts of divorce. We advise on temporary support while a case is pending and on long-term alimony outcomes in final orders. Courts weigh factors like marital standard of living, earning capacity, and the duration of the marriage.
If support is a central concern for your case, our
spousal support and alimony guidance explains the rules and negotiation realities in Georgia.
Answers people look for early
How long does divorce take in Georgia?
An uncontested divorce can finalize after the 31-day waiting period once the paperwork is complete. Contested cases often take several months or longer, depending on the issues and court schedules in Fulton or Forsyth County.
Do I need a reason to file?
Georgia allows no-fault divorce when a marriage is irretrievably broken. Fault grounds exist, but they are not required to file.
What does divorce cost?
Cost depends on complexity and conflict level. A negotiated agreement is typically far less expensive than prolonged litigation. We outline likely ranges after understanding your situation.
Talk with a lawyer who will stay with you
MEINCKE | HOUSTON FAMILY LAW is a boutique practice. You work with your attorney directly, get clear answers, and move forward without being passed between staff. If you are ready to discuss next steps, we are here.
