Atlanta Family Law Attorney
"The law is power … but the law is complex. Knowing the law is an advantage."
- Honorable C. Ashley Royal, U.S. District Court Judge
If you are filing for divorce or involved in a custody battle, you will find the dedicated, compassionate and aggressive representation you need at the Shaw Law Firm. Since 1995, the Shaw Law Firm, LLC, has helped countless individuals and families throughout the Atlanta metro area work through their family law disputes. We are committed to helping you in a way that best serves the needs of you and your loved ones.
Choosing the Right Attorney for Your Divorce or Custody Matter
With so many divorce and family law attorneys in the Atlanta area, it can be difficult to decide which attorney you should hire for your case. While it is important to choose someone who is both knowledgeable and experienced, it is even more important to choose an attorney who can give you and your case the time and attention it deserves.
- Does the firm focus on family law only? If not, they may not have the expertise to negotiate or litigate a complex case.
- How many open cases does each attorney handle? If it is too many, you may not get the attention you need.
- How fast can a case get started? The bureaucracy at some firms limits their response time in emergencies.
As a sole practitioner, Sandy Springs divorce and custody attorney Scott W. Shaw is able to provide the expertise, attention and speed that many competitors cannot. When needed, he has taken on emergency cases the night before a court date and come in on weekends to prepare for these urgent proceedings.
Areas of Family Law Practice
Complex family law issues require the focused expertise from an attorney like Scott Shaw, who graduated with honors (cum laude) from law school and holds an MBA from Duke. This unique combination of skills allows the Shaw Law Firm to focus on the following practice areas:
Divorce — Contested and uncontested divorce
- Property division — Stocks, 401(k), pensions, real estate, etc.
- Legal separation — Living apart under a formal agreement
- Alimony — Will it apply in your divorce? How much and how long?
- High-asset divorce — Complex, high-income and high-conflict dissolutions
- Business and divorce — Protecting a closely held business and compensating the spouse
- Athletes and celebrities — Variable revenue streams, privacy and other considerations
- Interstate and international divorce — Legal representation in Georgia family courts
Child Custody — Negotiation or litigation of parenting arrangements
- Visitation and parenting plans — Working out the details of co-parenting
- Child support — Assuring fairness in applying a complicated formula
- Fathers' rights — Leveling the playing field for dads in custody disputes
- Mothers' rights — You can't assume the court will award you custody
- Parental alienation — Intervention when a parent is turning the child against the other
- Parent relocation — One parent moving out of state with the children
- Post-divorce modifications — Revisiting custody orders or support levels
- Paternity — Petitioning for child support or visitation rights
Also see Family Law Terms for explanations of the terminology.
Aggressive Advocacy to Position You for Solutions
We are known for taking on complex and often bitter divorce and custody disputes. More often than not, our clients are already in litigation or are headed in that direction. We prepare from the start as if we will have to try the case, maneuvering our client into a position of strength for an out-of-court resolution or contested proceedings.
When we think the issues can be settled, we encourage clients to explore mediation as an alternative to litigation. There are many advantages to mediation, but you still need smart legal counsel to protect your interests and your children.
When litigation is unavoidable (or prudent), we have the knowledge, experience and resources to fight for you. The Shaw Law Firm has a wide network of experts, such as business valuation experts and forensic accountants, to ensure that we have accurate information to work with. We commonly use private investigators to establish relevant facts or behaviors to the satisfaction of the court.
Contact a Dedicated Atlanta Divorce Lawyer Today
The legal team at the Shaw Law Firm is very dedicated, both professionally and personally. We understand the importance of our work and how it can affect the most cherished things in our clients' lives. Let us use our experience, skills and resources to protect your best interests, and aggressively fight for what you deserve.
To learn more about our services or arrange a consultation with an Atlanta child custody and support attorney, please call our Atlanta office today at 678-292-5865 or contact us online.
