Danielsville Family Law Attorney
If you live in Danielsville or elsewhere in Madison County and are facing a divorce, custody case, or child support issue, your case will be heard at the Madison County Government Complex on Albany Avenue. Samuel Thomas Law is based in Athens, next door to Madison County, and represents Madison County families. Attorney Samuel E. Thomas handles each case personally, from the first consultation through the final order.
Madison County Superior Court
Danielsville is the county seat of Madison County. Family law cases for Madison County residents are filed in the Superior Court of Madison County, part of the Northern Judicial Circuit. Superior Court and the Clerk of Superior Court’s office are at the Madison County Government Complex, 91 Albany Avenue, Danielsville, GA 30633 (clerk’s phone 706-795-6310).
The Northern Circuit has a standing order for domestic relations cases, which the Madison County clerk posts with its legal notices. If you have been served, read the standing order and talk with a lawyer before changing finances, property, or the children’s arrangements.
Madison County Parents Attend the Seminar in Athens
Divorcing parents with children under 18 must complete the Divorcing Parents Program before the final decree. Madison County is grouped with Athens-Clarke, Oconee, and Oglethorpe counties, so Madison County parents attend in Athens. The session lasts two hours and the fee is $35 per parent. Parents are scheduled automatically and notified by mail.
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
Divorce, custody, and modification cases in the Northern Circuit can be sent to mediation through the Tenth District ADR Program. We prepare you for the session and attend with you. Our article on divorce mediation explains what to expect.
Communities We Serve in Madison County
Besides Danielsville, we represent clients from Comer, Colbert, Ila, Carlton, Hull, and the Madison County portion of Royston.
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 Danielsville cases. Read more about our firm.
Danielsville Family Law FAQ
Is Danielsville the same as Madison, Georgia?
No. Danielsville is the county seat of Madison County, in the Northern Circuit. The city of Madison is in Morgan County, in the Ocmulgee Circuit. If you live in the city of Madison, see our Madison family law page.
Where is the parenting seminar for Madison County?
Madison County parents attend the Divorcing Parents Program in Athens.
I was just served with divorce papers. What should I do first?
Note the date you were served, read any standing order served with the papers, and get legal advice. See what to do when you’re served.
Talk With a Danielsville 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