In recent years, gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered persons have been forming family structures that are, potentially, not legally recognized. Unfortunately, sometimes these unions break up, just like traditional opposite sex marriages do. The problem is that, unlike a traditional opposite sex divorce, same sex / domestic partnership dissolutions are often difficult to sort out legally.
While there are often the same kinds of issues that an opposite sex couple deals with, the solutions are frequently far more complex for a gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender couple.
Some of these problems are about property ownership. What percentage of jointly used property belongs to whom? Who contributed how much to a business run by both, and how does that get divided? What about the children? Who gets custody? What about child support? Visitation? Who gets what personal property? Is it legally enforceable? An experienced lawyer can help you answer these and other questions.
There is also the issue of enforcement of unwritten promises. If one partner made promises of future income or an inheritance to the other, is it legal? How can that promise be enforced?
You need an experienced, knowledgeable attorney to help you with these problems. I am Charles M. Hall, an Atlanta, Georgia, domestic partnership lawyer. This area of law has been an important part of my practice for many years, and I have successfully counseled hundreds of people in just these kinds of matters. I will give you the personal attention you need and deserve, and I will work to find the solution to your problem.
Contact me to get quick, personal, discreet answers to your questions regarding GLBT family law issues.
Charles M. Hall, P.C.
Domestic Partnership Dissolutions Attorney
The Candler Building
127 Peachtree Street, Suite 905
Atlanta, GA 30303
Phone: 404-523-2044
FAX: 404-523-1684
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From my offices in Atlanta, Georgia, I represent clients throughout the Atlanta area, including Gwinnett, DeKalb, Cobb, Clayton, and Fulton Counties.