Washington, GA Family Law Attorney
If you live in Washington or elsewhere in Wilkes County and need help with a divorce, custody, or child support matter, your case will be filed with the Wilkes County Clerk of Superior Court at the historic courthouse on Court Street. Samuel Thomas Law is based in Athens and represents Wilkes County families. Attorney Samuel E. Thomas handles each case personally, from the first consultation through the final order.
Wilkes County Superior Court
Washington is the county seat of Wilkes County. Family law cases for Wilkes County residents are filed in the Superior Court of Wilkes County, part of the Toombs Judicial Circuit, which covers Glascock, Lincoln, McDuffie, Taliaferro, Warren, and Wilkes counties. The Clerk of Superior Court’s office is in Room 301 at 23 Court Street, Washington, GA 30673 (phone 706-678-2423).
A Different Circuit From Athens
The Toombs Circuit is separate from the circuits that serve Athens and most of Northeast Georgia, and it has its own judges and local practices. Before filing, we confirm the current local requirements for Wilkes County cases, including any standing order, parenting class, or mediation the court expects, so your case does not stall on a procedural step.
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
Communities We Serve in Wilkes County
Besides Washington, we represent clients from Tignall, Rayle, and the rural communities throughout Wilkes County.
Custody, Support, and Property
Many Wilkes County cases involve farmland, timber, or family property that has been in one family for generations. Whether inherited land is separate or marital property, and how to divide a family business, are common questions. See our pages on property division, dividing a business, and child custody.
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 Washington, GA cases. Read more about our firm.
Washington, GA Family Law FAQ
Is inherited family land divided in a divorce?
Property inherited by one spouse is generally separate property in Georgia, but it can become partly marital if marital funds or effort were put into it. These cases turn on the facts.
Do I have to travel to Washington for every step?
No. Court hearings are in Washington, but consultations and much of the preparation can happen at our Athens office or by phone.
I was just served with divorce papers. What should I do first?
Note the date you were served, because the time to answer is limited, and get legal advice before moving money or property. See what to do when you’re served.
Talk With a Washington, GA 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