Elberton Family Law Attorney
If you live in Elberton or elsewhere in Elbert County and are going through a divorce, custody case, or child support issue, your case will be heard at the Elbert County Courthouse on South Oliver Street. Samuel Thomas Law is based in Athens, a short drive away, and represents Elbert County families. Attorney Samuel E. Thomas handles each case personally, from the first consultation through the final order.
Elbert County Superior Court
Elberton is the county seat of Elbert County. Family law cases for Elbert County residents are filed in the Superior Court of Elbert County, part of Georgia’s Northern Judicial Circuit, which covers Elbert, Franklin, Hart, Madison, and Oglethorpe counties. The courthouse is at 12 South Oliver Street, Elberton, GA 30635, and the Clerk of Superior Court can be reached at 706-283-2005.
The Parenting Seminar Is Held in Elberton
Divorcing parents with children under 18 must complete the Divorcing Parents Program before the final decree is entered. For Elbert, Franklin, and Hart county cases, the program is held right here in Elberton. It is a two-hour session that includes a short video and a presentation by Athens Family Counseling Services, and the fee is $35 per parent. Parents are scheduled automatically and notified by regular mail, so keep your address current with the court.
Family Law Matters We Handle
- Divorce, contested and uncontested
- Child custody and visitation, including relocation
- Child support, including how support is calculated and modifications
- Spousal support and alimony
- Property and asset division, including family businesses and retirement accounts
- Paternity and legitimation and fathers’ rights
- Grandparent rights
- Contempt actions to enforce existing orders
- Prenuptial agreements
- Adoption
Mediation Through the Tenth District ADR Program
The Northern Circuit joined the Tenth Judicial Administrative District ADR Program in 1997. Divorce, custody, modification, and some contempt cases can be sent to mediation by the judge, by the program, or at a party’s request, and in Superior Court the parties pay the mediator a court-set fee. We prepare you for mediation and attend with you.
Communities We Serve in Elbert County
Besides Elberton, we represent clients from Bowman, Dewy Rose, and throughout Elbert County.
About Attorney Samuel E. Thomas
Samuel E. Thomas is a fourth-generation Athens business owner, a University of Georgia graduate, and a graduate of the University of Alabama School of Law. He is admitted to practice in all Georgia Superior Courts, including the court that hears Elberton cases. Read more about our firm.
Elberton Family Law FAQ
Where do Elbert County parents take the parenting class?
In Elberton. The Divorcing Parents Program holds sessions in Elberton for Elbert, Franklin, and Hart counties.
What happens if one parent never attends?
The judge can withhold the final decree, hold the parent in contempt, or award attorney’s fees, so it is important to complete the program once you are scheduled.
I was just served with divorce papers. What should I do first?
Note the date you were served and get legal advice before moving money, property, or the children. See what to do when you’re served.
Talk With a Elberton Family Law Attorney
Call us at 706-546-0999 or book a consultation online. You can also send us a message using the form below.
Our Office
Samuel Thomas Law, LLC
585 Research Drive, Suite A
Athens, GA 30605
Phone: 706-546-0999
Email: customerservice@samuelthomaslaw.com