Lexington Family Law Attorney
Lexington is about 17 miles from our Athens office along US 78, and family law cases for Lexington and the rest of Oglethorpe County are heard in the county’s Superior Court in Lexington. Samuel Thomas Law represents Oglethorpe County families in divorce, custody, and child support matters. Attorney Samuel E. Thomas handles each case personally, from the first consultation through the final order.
Oglethorpe County Superior Court
Lexington is the county seat of Oglethorpe County. Family law cases for Oglethorpe County residents are filed in the Superior Court of Oglethorpe County, part of the Northern Judicial Circuit, which also covers Elbert, Franklin, Hart, and Madison counties. The Clerk of Superior Court’s office is at 111 West Main Street, Lexington, GA 30648 (phone 706-743-5731).
A Small County With Close Ties to Athens
Oglethorpe County is rural, and many residents work, shop, or send children to activities in Athens. That matters in custody cases: exchange locations, school and activity schedules, and drive times between homes all shape a parenting plan that actually works. Our Georgia parenting plan guide covers what the court will expect to see.
Oglethorpe County parents also attend the Divorcing Parents Program in Athens, the same location used for Athens-Clarke, Madison, and Oconee counties. Parents with children under 18 must complete it before the final decree; it is a two-hour session, and parents are scheduled automatically 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 Through the Tenth District ADR Program
The Tenth Judicial Administrative District ADR Program, based in Athens, serves the Northern Circuit. Divorce, custody, and modification cases can be sent to mediation by the judge or at a party’s request. We prepare you for mediation and attend with you.
Communities We Serve in Oglethorpe County
Besides Lexington, we represent clients from Crawford, Arnoldsville, Maxeys, and the rural areas throughout the 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 Lexington cases. Read more about our firm.
Lexington Family Law FAQ
Do I have to go to Lexington for court?
Hearings in an Oglethorpe County case are held in Lexington, but much of the work, including consultations and preparation, happens at our Athens office or by phone.
Where do Oglethorpe County parents take the parenting seminar?
In Athens. The Divorcing Parents Program groups Oglethorpe County with Athens-Clarke, Madison, and Oconee counties.
Can we share custody if one parent lives in Athens and the other in Oglethorpe County?
Often, yes. Georgia courts focus on the children’s best interests, and a reasonable distance between homes can work with a well-planned schedule. See our child custody page.
Talk With a Lexington 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