Gainesville Divorce & Family Law Attorneys

Divorce and Family Law Attorneys in Gainesville, GA.

Address

539 Green St
Gainesville, GA 30501

Contact Info
Business Hours

Monday–Friday
8:00am–6:00pm

Weekend Hours

Saturday
By Appointment
Sunday
By Appointment

About our Gainesville Divorce Law Office

With locations all across the greater Atlanta area, the attorneys at Stearns-Montgomery & Proctor have been serving Georgia residents for over 20 years. Our qualified team of lawyers is here to help members of the Gainesville community navigate the difficulties of divorce, child custody, child support, and other types of family and divorce law cases. In addition to divorce and separation, our Gainesville practice attorneys have expertise in a variety of complex family law specialties, including adoption, pre- and post-nuptial agreements, alimony and spousal support, and more.

Experienced Gainesville Divorce Lawyers You Can Trust

For family and divorce lawyers in Gainesville, GA, call Stearns-Montgomery & Proctor today! Since 1988, our compassionate, experienced family lawyers have been providing legal counsel to the greater Atlanta and North Georgia communities.

Whether you’re dealing with the divorce process, child custody, or other family law matters, our attorneys have the specialized expertise needed to seek resolutions that serve our clients’ best interests. Our Gainesville law office provides a wide variety of divorce and family law services, including complex cases such as high-asset divorce, child support and alimony, adoption, and more.

Stearns-Montgomery & Proctor has been proudly serving the communities of Gainesville, Buford, Clarkesville, Cleveland, Cumming, Dahlonega, Dawsonville, Flowery Branch, Lula, Oakwood, and Sugar Hill since 1988! For more information on our Gainesville family law services, contact us for a consultation now.

Live in Hall County, Habersham County, Gwinnett County, Barrow County, Jackson County, Clarke County, Clarke County, Madison County, Franklin County, Stephens County, White County, Lumpkin County, or Towns 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. From Gainesville Square, head northwest on Green St toward Jesse Jewell Pkwy SE
  2. Turn right onto Jesse Jewell Pkwy SE
  3. Use the left lane to turn left onto E E Butler Pkwy
  4. Turn left onto Brenau Ave NE
  5. Turn right at the 1st cross street onto Green St NE
  6. Turn left onto Academy St NW
  7. Turn left, and our offices will be on the right

The Gainesville Divorce & Family Law Team

Catherine Sartain
  • Name: Catherine Sartain

  • Phone: 678-578-5185

  • Fax: 770-426-1809

  • Stephany Garcia-Herrera
  • Name: Stephany Garcia-Herrera

  • Phone: 678-578-5185

  • Fax: 770-426-1809

  • Paralegal

    • Kristi Culpepper – Senior Paralegal (remotely – home office: Marietta)
    • Maira Gutierrez – Paralegal

    Our Gainesville 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 family law attorneys help families through the adoption process from start to finish.

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    Annulment Services in Gainesville

    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 Gainesville

    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 Gainesville

    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 Gainesville

    Technically, there is no such thing as a legal separation in Gainesville. 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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    Gainesville 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 Gainesville

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

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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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    " They know their stuff PERIOD. "
    " ...a close-knit, family environment, and the lawyers care about your personal issues. "
    " 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. "
    " They know their stuff PERIOD. "
    " ...a close-knit, family environment, and the lawyers care about your personal issues. "
    " 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. "
    " They know their stuff PERIOD. "
    " ...a close-knit, family environment, and the lawyers care about your personal issues. "
    " 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. "
    " They know their stuff PERIOD. "
    " ...a close-knit, family environment, and the lawyers care about your personal issues. "
    " 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. "
    " They know their stuff PERIOD. "
    " ...a close-knit, family environment, and the lawyers care about your personal issues. "
    " 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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