Fayetteville Divorce & Family Law Attorneys

Divorce and Family Law Attorneys Serving Fayetteville and Fayette County, Clayton County, Coweta County, and Henry County, Georgia.

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500 W. Lanier Ave STE 905
Fayetteville, Georgia 30214

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Phone: 678-275-8006
Fax: 770-426-1809
Business Hours

Monday–Friday
8:00am–6:00pm

Weekend Hours

Saturday
By Appointment
Sunday
By Appointment

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About Our Fayetteville Law Office

Fayetteville Office

Seeing a need for reputable counsel in the Fayetteville area, Managing Partner Mary Montgomery opened the Fayetteville office in July of 2017. The goal of expanding the practice reinforced the teams desire to support the divorce and family law needs of our clients in that corridor of metro Atlanta.

Why Choose Us as Your Fayetteville Family Law Attorney?

Since 1988, the Stearns-Montgomery & Proctor team of family law attorneys has served the greater Atlanta area with expertise and compassion. We specialize in divorce and family law matters no matter how complex, so you can trust us as your partner during complicated and tumultuous times.

If you or your loved ones are going through the process of divorce, child custody, adoption, estate planning, or other legal issues in Fayette County, contact Stearns-Montgomery & Proctor to see how we can help. Our Fayetteville family law office even offers weekend appointment times so that our clients can seek the counsel they need at convenient times.

Stearns-Montgomery & Proctor has been proudly serving the Fayetteville, Fairburn, Griffin, Hampton, Locust Grove, McDonough, Newnan, Peachtree City, Senoia, Stockbridge, and Tyrone communities since 1988! Call us for a consultation with a Fayetteville attorney today!

Live in Fayette County, Clayton County, Henry County, Spalding County, Fulton County, Coweta County, Carroll County, Meriwether County, Pike County, Upson County, Monroe County, Lamar County, Butts County, or Newton County? Call us today to schedule a consultation with your local office!

Don't see your county listed? Give us a call for more details on which office location works best for you, as we proudly serve over 100 counties across the State of Georgia!

  1. Head west on E Lanier Ave
  2. Make a U-turn at LaFayette Ave
  3. Our Fayetteville divorce law firm will be on the right

The Fayetteville Divorce & Family Law Team

Ryan ProctorPartner

  • Name: Ryan Proctor

  • Phone: 678-707-8000

  • Fax: 770-426-1809

    • LaKeisha Gantt
  • Name: LaKeisha Gantt

  • Phone: 678-275-8006

  • Fax: 770-426-1809

    • Paralegals

    • Kristin Proud – Senior Paralegal to Partner Ryan Proctor (remotely – home office Buckhead)
    • Eduardo Sanchez - Senior Paralegal to LaKeisha Gantt

    Our Fayetteville Law Services

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    Adoption

    At Stearns‑Montgomery & Proctor, uniting children with adoptive parents is one of the best parts of our job. Our Fayetteville family law attorneys help families through the adoption process from start to finish.

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    Annulment Services in Fayetteville

    When considering an annulment the goal is to have your marriage completely eradicated from historical records, while a divorce is concrete and will be documented for life.

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    Child Custody

    Disputes over child custody and visitation are among the most hotly contested in Georgia family law cases. While the court has established legal guidelines to follow, there are always extenuating factors which must be considered.

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    Contested Divorce in Fayetteville

    A contested divorce is where parties cannot reach an agreement on whether to get a divorce or settle on the terms and details of the dissolution.

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    High-Asset Divorce in Fayetteville

    High asset divorces work similarly to normal divorces, with two main differences. First, there’s a lot more at stake—often in terms of your marital investments. Second, there is a lot of unusual complexity.

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    Georgia Child Support

    The process of establishing child support payments often causes anxiety for parents going through the divorce process or paternity suits.

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    Legal Separation in Fayetteville

    Technically, there is no such thing as a legal separation in Fayetteville. However, you can file for a separate maintenance action, defined as a judicial determination to separate spouses and provide support without a judicial termination of the marriage.

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    Fayetteville Divorce Mediation

    Mediation involves meeting with a third party (Mediator) to consult on which issues can be amicably addressed throughout the divorce process.

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    Military Divorce Attorneys

    Divorce is an emotional and often complex topic by itself, but divorcing someone in the military presents a unique set of challenges.

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    No Fault Divorce

    No-fault divorce law gives either party the freedom to sue for divorce with only the claim of “irreconcilable differences.”

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    Same-Sex Divorce

    While same sex partners have the same rights as any other couple under Georgia divorce laws, there are legal complications that can arise when break ups occur.

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    Uncontested Divorce in Fayetteville

    In an uncontested divorce, the couple is in general agreement on getting the divorce and on the terms.

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    Additional Divorce & Family Law Locations Across Atlanta

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    Buckhead Divorce & Family Law Attorneys
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    Johns Creek Divorce & Family Law Attorneys
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    Gainesville Divorce & Family Law Attorneys
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    Savannah Divorce & Family Law Attorneys
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    From Our Clients

    We can talk about our experience, dedication to family law and unique team approach, but there is something more valuable-what our clients say about their personal experience with us.
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    Ryan Proctor guided me through the process and treated my case as if I was a part of his family. ...when I was really down and not handling the stress instinctively, Ryan would call on me to see how I was doing. "
    Stearns-Montgomery & Proctor Law office cares about their clients and fights for you. Attorney Kimbley N. Puckett, is an ethical, honest and knowledgeable attorney. She solved my problem quickly. She was very knowledgeable, intelligent, confident, and passionate about her client cases. I really appreciate the time who was all involved in my case. I was happy to choose Stearns-Montgomery & Proctor Law office to help represent my divorce case. Thanks for all the help.
    " ...a close-knit, family environment, and the lawyers care about your personal issues. "
    Sterns-Montgomery & Proctor is a wonderful and professional service. They treated my son with the upmost respect and helped him during his divorce. Sterns-Montgomery & Proctor (Kimbley Puckett) was very supportive of the situation and handle it with care and boldness. I believe Sterns -Montgomery & Proctor did a wonderful job. Thank you and GOD bless!!!
    " They know their stuff PERIOD. "
    " Everyone I’ve met from the clerical staff, bookkeepers to the paralegals wants to ensure your questions are answered to the best of their ability - and if they don’t know, they will be expedient in finding out the answer. "
    " This is a tremendously caring and skilled firm… "
    " ..thank you to the amazing set of lawyers, paralegals and staff that dedicated their time and energy to helping my brother. Each person went to bat so strongly, emotionally and passionately for my brother and his children. "
    Ryan Proctor guided me through the process and treated my case as if I was a part of his family. ...when I was really down and not handling the stress instinctively, Ryan would call on me to see how I was doing. "
    Stearns-Montgomery & Proctor Law office cares about their clients and fights for you. Attorney Kimbley N. Puckett, is an ethical, honest and knowledgeable attorney. She solved my problem quickly. She was very knowledgeable, intelligent, confident, and passionate about her client cases. I really appreciate the time who was all involved in my case. I was happy to choose Stearns-Montgomery & Proctor Law office to help represent my divorce case. Thanks for all the help.
    " ...a close-knit, family environment, and the lawyers care about your personal issues. "
    Sterns-Montgomery & Proctor is a wonderful and professional service. They treated my son with the upmost respect and helped him during his divorce. Sterns-Montgomery & Proctor (Kimbley Puckett) was very supportive of the situation and handle it with care and boldness. I believe Sterns -Montgomery & Proctor did a wonderful job. Thank you and GOD bless!!!
    " They know their stuff PERIOD. "
    " Everyone I’ve met from the clerical staff, bookkeepers to the paralegals wants to ensure your questions are answered to the best of their ability - and if they don’t know, they will be expedient in finding out the answer. "
    " This is a tremendously caring and skilled firm… "
    " ..thank you to the amazing set of lawyers, paralegals and staff that dedicated their time and energy to helping my brother. Each person went to bat so strongly, emotionally and passionately for my brother and his children. "
    Ryan Proctor guided me through the process and treated my case as if I was a part of his family. ...when I was really down and not handling the stress instinctively, Ryan would call on me to see how I was doing. "
    Stearns-Montgomery & Proctor Law office cares about their clients and fights for you. Attorney Kimbley N. Puckett, is an ethical, honest and knowledgeable attorney. She solved my problem quickly. She was very knowledgeable, intelligent, confident, and passionate about her client cases. I really appreciate the time who was all involved in my case. I was happy to choose Stearns-Montgomery & Proctor Law office to help represent my divorce case. Thanks for all the help.
    " ...a close-knit, family environment, and the lawyers care about your personal issues. "
    Sterns-Montgomery & Proctor is a wonderful and professional service. They treated my son with the upmost respect and helped him during his divorce. Sterns-Montgomery & Proctor (Kimbley Puckett) was very supportive of the situation and handle it with care and boldness. I believe Sterns -Montgomery & Proctor did a wonderful job. Thank you and GOD bless!!!
    " They know their stuff PERIOD. "
    " Everyone I’ve met from the clerical staff, bookkeepers to the paralegals wants to ensure your questions are answered to the best of their ability - and if they don’t know, they will be expedient in finding out the answer. "
    " This is a tremendously caring and skilled firm… "
    " ..thank you to the amazing set of lawyers, paralegals and staff that dedicated their time and energy to helping my brother. Each person went to bat so strongly, emotionally and passionately for my brother and his children. "
    Ryan Proctor guided me through the process and treated my case as if I was a part of his family. ...when I was really down and not handling the stress instinctively, Ryan would call on me to see how I was doing. "
    Stearns-Montgomery & Proctor Law office cares about their clients and fights for you. Attorney Kimbley N. Puckett, is an ethical, honest and knowledgeable attorney. She solved my problem quickly. She was very knowledgeable, intelligent, confident, and passionate about her client cases. I really appreciate the time who was all involved in my case. I was happy to choose Stearns-Montgomery & Proctor Law office to help represent my divorce case. Thanks for all the help.
    " ...a close-knit, family environment, and the lawyers care about your personal issues. "
    Sterns-Montgomery & Proctor is a wonderful and professional service. They treated my son with the upmost respect and helped him during his divorce. Sterns-Montgomery & Proctor (Kimbley Puckett) was very supportive of the situation and handle it with care and boldness. I believe Sterns -Montgomery & Proctor did a wonderful job. Thank you and GOD bless!!!
    " They know their stuff PERIOD. "
    " Everyone I’ve met from the clerical staff, bookkeepers to the paralegals wants to ensure your questions are answered to the best of their ability - and if they don’t know, they will be expedient in finding out the answer. "
    " This is a tremendously caring and skilled firm… "
    " ..thank you to the amazing set of lawyers, paralegals and staff that dedicated their time and energy to helping my brother. Each person went to bat so strongly, emotionally and passionately for my brother and his children. "
    Ryan Proctor guided me through the process and treated my case as if I was a part of his family. ...when I was really down and not handling the stress instinctively, Ryan would call on me to see how I was doing. "
    Stearns-Montgomery & Proctor Law office cares about their clients and fights for you. Attorney Kimbley N. Puckett, is an ethical, honest and knowledgeable attorney. She solved my problem quickly. She was very knowledgeable, intelligent, confident, and passionate about her client cases. I really appreciate the time who was all involved in my case. I was happy to choose Stearns-Montgomery & Proctor Law office to help represent my divorce case. Thanks for all the help.
    " ...a close-knit, family environment, and the lawyers care about your personal issues. "
    Sterns-Montgomery & Proctor is a wonderful and professional service. They treated my son with the upmost respect and helped him during his divorce. Sterns-Montgomery & Proctor (Kimbley Puckett) was very supportive of the situation and handle it with care and boldness. I believe Sterns -Montgomery & Proctor did a wonderful job. Thank you and GOD bless!!!
    " They know their stuff PERIOD. "
    " Everyone I’ve met from the clerical staff, bookkeepers to the paralegals wants to ensure your questions are answered to the best of their ability - and if they don’t know, they will be expedient in finding out the answer. "
    " This is a tremendously caring and skilled firm… "
    " ..thank you to the amazing set of lawyers, paralegals and staff that dedicated their time and energy to helping my brother. Each person went to bat so strongly, emotionally and passionately for my brother and his children. "
    Ryan Proctor guided me through the process and treated my case as if I was a part of his family. ...when I was really down and not handling the stress instinctively, Ryan would call on me to see how I was doing. "
    Stearns-Montgomery & Proctor Law office cares about their clients and fights for you. Attorney Kimbley N. Puckett, is an ethical, honest and knowledgeable attorney. She solved my problem quickly. She was very knowledgeable, intelligent, confident, and passionate about her client cases. I really appreciate the time who was all involved in my case. I was happy to choose Stearns-Montgomery & Proctor Law office to help represent my divorce case. Thanks for all the help.
    " ...a close-knit, family environment, and the lawyers care about your personal issues. "
    Sterns-Montgomery & Proctor is a wonderful and professional service. They treated my son with the upmost respect and helped him during his divorce. Sterns-Montgomery & Proctor (Kimbley Puckett) was very supportive of the situation and handle it with care and boldness. I believe Sterns -Montgomery & Proctor did a wonderful job. Thank you and GOD bless!!!
    " They know their stuff PERIOD. "
    " Everyone I’ve met from the clerical staff, bookkeepers to the paralegals wants to ensure your questions are answered to the best of their ability - and if they don’t know, they will be expedient in finding out the answer. "
    " This is a tremendously caring and skilled firm… "
    " ..thank you to the amazing set of lawyers, paralegals and staff that dedicated their time and energy to helping my brother. Each person went to bat so strongly, emotionally and passionately for my brother and his children. "
    Ryan Proctor guided me through the process and treated my case as if I was a part of his family. ...when I was really down and not handling the stress instinctively, Ryan would call on me to see how I was doing. "
    Stearns-Montgomery & Proctor Law office cares about their clients and fights for you. Attorney Kimbley N. Puckett, is an ethical, honest and knowledgeable attorney. She solved my problem quickly. She was very knowledgeable, intelligent, confident, and passionate about her client cases. I really appreciate the time who was all involved in my case. I was happy to choose Stearns-Montgomery & Proctor Law office to help represent my divorce case. Thanks for all the help.
    " ...a close-knit, family environment, and the lawyers care about your personal issues. "
    Sterns-Montgomery & Proctor is a wonderful and professional service. They treated my son with the upmost respect and helped him during his divorce. Sterns-Montgomery & Proctor (Kimbley Puckett) was very supportive of the situation and handle it with care and boldness. I believe Sterns -Montgomery & Proctor did a wonderful job. Thank you and GOD bless!!!
    " They know their stuff PERIOD. "
    " Everyone I’ve met from the clerical staff, bookkeepers to the paralegals wants to ensure your questions are answered to the best of their ability - and if they don’t know, they will be expedient in finding out the answer. "
    " This is a tremendously caring and skilled firm… "
    " ..thank you to the amazing set of lawyers, paralegals and staff that dedicated their time and energy to helping my brother. Each person went to bat so strongly, emotionally and passionately for my brother and his children. "
    Ryan Proctor guided me through the process and treated my case as if I was a part of his family. ...when I was really down and not handling the stress instinctively, Ryan would call on me to see how I was doing. "
    Stearns-Montgomery & Proctor Law office cares about their clients and fights for you. Attorney Kimbley N. Puckett, is an ethical, honest and knowledgeable attorney. She solved my problem quickly. She was very knowledgeable, intelligent, confident, and passionate about her client cases. I really appreciate the time who was all involved in my case. I was happy to choose Stearns-Montgomery & Proctor Law office to help represent my divorce case. Thanks for all the help.
    " ...a close-knit, family environment, and the lawyers care about your personal issues. "
    Sterns-Montgomery & Proctor is a wonderful and professional service. They treated my son with the upmost respect and helped him during his divorce. Sterns-Montgomery & Proctor (Kimbley Puckett) was very supportive of the situation and handle it with care and boldness. I believe Sterns -Montgomery & Proctor did a wonderful job. Thank you and GOD bless!!!
    " They know their stuff PERIOD. "
    " Everyone I’ve met from the clerical staff, bookkeepers to the paralegals wants to ensure your questions are answered to the best of their ability - and if they don’t know, they will be expedient in finding out the answer. "
    " This is a tremendously caring and skilled firm… "
    " ..thank you to the amazing set of lawyers, paralegals and staff that dedicated their time and energy to helping my brother. Each person went to bat so strongly, emotionally and passionately for my brother and his children. "

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