Practice Areas
Divorce
When it comes to division of marital property, the experienced family law attorneys at E. Noreen Banks-Ware, P.C. help their clients understand the division process and guide them through the legal system, and develop alternative strategies for reaching a suitable settlement. Division of marital and non-marital property might include the division of a home, stocks, inheritances and gifts, closely held businesses, bank accounts or debts. For an efficient, fair evaluation and equitable distribution of the martial and non–marital assets and liabilities, the staff at E. Noreen Banks-Ware, P.C. works regularly with the other professionals, such as tax experts, certified evaluators, property appraisers, accountants, who can provide straightforward analysis and estimation of both the parties’ assets and liabilities.
Child Custody
E. Noreen Banks-Ware, P.C. practices in the area of family law, which encompasses issues revolving around family relationships and laws related to child custody and support. The subject of child custody and support is very complex and the law is construed strictly by the courts. Issues relating to children should be dealt with expeditiously, as they are sensitive matters and time is of the essence. E. Noreen Banks-Ware, P.C. is well known for its successful representation of clients in family law matters for years in Georgia.
Modification Child Support/Custody
For more than two decades, E. Noreen Banks-Ware, P.C. has helped clients with modifications after divorce. Circumstances change—medical issues arise for a child or job loss occurs, and child custody or support orders no longer meet a family’s needs.
Separation
A couple in Georgia who do not wish to obtain a full or absolute divorce
can informally separate on their own by agreeing with each other on the terms of their separation. However, when couples cannot agree to terms, legal intervention becomes necessary. Attorney E. Noreen Banks-Ware has extensive experience helping couples create a separation agreement to establish a legal separation.
Divorce Mediation
A large number of Georgia counties require mediation prior to bringing a divorce case before a judge. At E. Noreen Banks-Ware, PC, we use a divorce mediator to help couples resolve contested divorce terms through mediation. Mediation usually avoids high court costs and a long, drawn out trial.
Child Support
Along with child custody, child support in Georgia is often an emotional and contested aspect of divorce. Recent Georgia child support guideline changes went into effect in 2007 making child support a more complicated endeavor. Seeking the expertise of an experienced child support attorney can help you reach a child support agreement that complies with GA guidelines—especially when child support settlements are negotiated outside of court through mediation or collaborative divorce. The law office of E. Noreen Banks-Ware, P.C. provides excellent legal guidance to help parents make informed child support decisions under the state’s strict new guidelines.
Collaborative Divorce
A collaborative divorce differs considerably from traditional divorce proceedings, and may be the right approach for couples who are able to discuss issues, respect each other's goals, and freely share information. As a certified Georgia collaborative divorce lawyer, E. Noreen Banks-Ware helps clients to take advantage of the many benefits offered by this approach.
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