Divorce representation backed by recognition from Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers, with more than two decades of practice across Roswell, GA.
If you are considering a divorce or have already been served with papers, having the right legal counsel can shape the outcome of your case. Divorce involves property, finances, custody, and support, and each of those areas requires careful attention from someone who knows the process.
Vayman & Teitelbaum, P.C. has been guiding Georgia families through divorce for more than 20 years. Our Roswell, GA divorce lawyer practice handles contested and uncontested cases, property division, alimony, and the custody disputes that often arise during the divorce process. Call our office to speak with a member of our team about your case.
Divorce Lawyer Roswell, GA
A divorce lawyer represents clients through the legal process of dissolving a marriage. Most people underestimate what that actually involves. Property has to be identified, valued, and divided. Custody and support must be resolved if children are in the picture. Alimony may be on the table. In contested cases, each one of those issues can become its own dispute, with separate facts, separate arguments, and separate negotiations.
A Roswell divorce attorney operates within Georgia's equitable distribution framework and follows the procedural rules of Fulton County Superior Court. That combination of substantive law and local practice matters, whether a case settles at the negotiation table or ends up in front of a judge at trial.
Types of Divorce Cases We Handle in Roswell
Not every divorce looks the same. Some resolve in weeks. Others take more than a year and require extensive preparation. Our firm handles the following types of divorce matters for clients throughout Roswell, GA.
- Contested divorce. When spouses disagree on property, custody, support, or other terms, the case is contested. That typically means discovery, depositions, and sometimes a full trial before a Fulton County judge.
- Uncontested divorce. Both parties agree on everything. The process moves faster, costs less, and can be finalized once Georgia's mandatory 30-day waiting period after service has passed.
- High net worth divorce. Marriages with significant assets, business holdings, or layered investment accounts demand a different level of financial scrutiny. We work to make sure valuations are accurate and that our clients' interests are fully accounted for throughout the division process.
- Child custody. When minor children are involved, the court has to address custody matters, visitation, and support as part of the case. Georgia uses the best interest of the child standard for custody, and the arrangement set during a divorce tends to define daily life for the family going forward.
- Military divorce. Service members and military spouses face a separate set of complications: pension division rules, deployment-related custody schedules, and federal protections under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act all come into play.
- Fault-based divorce. Georgia allows fault grounds like adultery, desertion, and cruel treatment. Proving fault requires evidence, and while it can affect the court's approach to alimony, it generally does not change how property gets divided.
- Property division. This is where many contested divorces get stuck. Georgia's equitable distribution model divides marital property based on fairness, not a fixed formula. Disputes over the marital home, retirement accounts, and business interests are common and often require professional valuation.
- Alimony disputes. Whether you are seeking or contesting alimony in Georgia, the court weighs marriage length, standard of living, and earning capacity before making a decision.
Why Choose Vayman & Teitelbaum, P.C. as My Divorce Lawyer in Roswell, GA?
Recognized Across the Georgia Legal Community
Greg Teitelbaum and Esther Vayman founded Vayman & Teitelbaum, P.C. and have spent their careers in Georgia family and divorce law. Greg has practiced since 2002. He was named a Best Lawyer in 2023 and 2024, earned the GA Elite Lawyer designation from 2021 through 2024, and was recognized as a Top 10 Family Law Attorney in 2024.
Esther has practiced since 2005 and has been named a Super Lawyer each year from 2018 through 2024. Before that, she earned the Rising Star designation annually from 2013 through 2017. She was also selected to the Top 50 Women Attorneys and Top 100 Georgia Lawyers lists in 2024, and received the AVLF Guardian Ad Litem of the Year award in 2015.
Georgia Divorce Experience
Between the two of them, our attorneys bring more than 40 years of combined practice to every case. They have handled divorces that settled in a single mediation session and divorces that required months of contested litigation over business valuations and custody. Both are admitted to the Supreme Court of Georgia and the Georgia Court of Appeals. As a family lawyer in Roswell, GA, the firm covers every area of Georgia family law, and divorce sits at the center of that work.
What Is Important to Understand About Divorce Cases?
Grounds for Divorce and Property Division in Georgia
Most divorces in Georgia are filed on no-fault grounds. That means one spouse states the marriage is irretrievably broken, and no further proof of wrongdoing is needed. Fault-based grounds do exist, including adultery, desertion, habitual intoxication, and cruel treatment, but using them requires the filing spouse to present evidence.
On the property side, Georgia applies equitable distribution. The court divides marital assets and debts in a way it considers fair given the full picture, and that does not necessarily mean a 50/50 split. A few concepts show up in almost every divorce:
- Marital property includes assets and debts acquired during the marriage, regardless of whose name is on the title or account.
- Separate property, such as what a spouse owned before the marriage or received individually as a gift or inheritance, is generally excluded.
- The court looks at each spouse's financial circumstances, earning capacity, and what they contributed to the marriage.
- Retirement accounts, business interests, and stock options frequently need professional appraisal to establish value.
- Debts from the marriage are divided equitably too, and how they get allocated can become its own fight.
What Are Important Aspects of a Divorce Case?
Financial disclosure is mandatory. Both spouses must provide a full, accurate accounting of income, assets, and liabilities. Courts take concealment seriously, and getting caught hiding assets will damage your credibility with the judge. The cost of a divorce varies widely depending on how many issues are contested and how cooperative both sides are willing to be.
- Temporary orders can establish custody, support, and use of marital property while the case works its way through the system.
- Georgia requires mediation in many divorce cases before a trial date will be set, and a real percentage of cases reach settlement during that process.
- Courts have the authority to award attorney's fees to one spouse when the other has a meaningfully greater ability to pay.
- A prenuptial agreement, if one was signed before the marriage, may control how specific property and alimony issues get resolved.
What Is the Divorce Case Timeline?
Every divorce moves at its own pace. An uncontested case with no children and limited assets can wrap up in a matter of weeks after the waiting period. A contested high-asset case with a custody dispute can take well over a year. The general sequence, though, follows a predictable path:
- One spouse files a complaint for divorce and has it served on the other. Georgia law prevents the court from granting a divorce until at least 30 days after service on the respondent.
- If immediate issues need attention, either party can ask the court for temporary orders addressing custody, support, or use of the family home.
- Discovery comes next. Both sides produce financial records, answer written interrogatories, and may sit for depositions.
- Mediation follows, with a neutral third party working with both sides toward a resolution.
- If mediation does not produce an agreement, the case goes to trial and the judge rules on every contested issue.
What Should You Bring to Your Divorce Consultation?
Showing up prepared for your first meeting makes the conversation more productive and gives a member of our team a clearer view of where things stand. We recommend gathering:
- Recent tax returns, pay stubs, and bank statements for both spouses if you can access them.
- A list of all real estate, vehicles, retirement accounts, and investment holdings.
- Documentation of outstanding debts: mortgages, auto loans, and credit card balances.
- Any prenuptial or postnuptial agreement that exists.
- If children are involved, a summary of the current custody and school situation should be provided.
A client coordinator will go through the specifics of your case during the meeting and outline what to expect as the process moves forward.
What Are Important Georgia Legal Resources for Divorce Cases?
Georgia law controls every element of the divorce process. The resources below are a practical starting point for understanding the statutes and procedures that apply to your case.
- The Georgia General Assembly hosts the Official Code of Georgia, including Title 19, which contains the domestic relations statutes governing divorce, custody, and support.
- Georgia Courts publishes self-help guides, court procedures, and county-specific rules for divorce and family law filings.
- Georgia's Department of Human Services oversees child support enforcement and offers resources for parents navigating support obligations.
- Georgia Legal Aid provides free information on divorce and family law topics for Georgia residents.
- The Fulton County Superior Court Clerk's office maintains local rules and filing forms for divorce cases in the county where most Roswell matters are heard.
Reach Out to Vayman & Teitelbaum, P.C. to Schedule a Consultation
If you need a divorce attorney in Roswell, GA, our firm is here to help. Contact us to schedule a consultation with a client coordinator who can review your case and walk you through your options. We handle every phase of the divorce process, from initial filing through final resolution.