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The Law Office of Gina Smalley is a full service family law firm providing exceptional representation to individuals and families. At The Law Office of Gina Smalley, we pride ourselves on our proven record of thorough, diligent and exemplary representation.
We are skilled and experienced litigators who will fight for our clients every step of the way. We are also cunning negotiators with the ability to avoid emotionally draining litigation for those in search of a less adversarial approach.
At The Law Office of Gina Smalley, we not only provide family law services, but also offer ancillary services such as estate planning and real estate acquisition. In addition, our clients enjoy the benefit of our strong referral network of other professionals including counselors, financial planners, insurance brokers, real estate agents and even personal trainers.
At The Law Office of Gina Smalley, we know that people typically come to us in their time of need. We strive to not only help our clients navigate their legal matters, but also help people truly start putting their lives back together. We are there every step of the way.
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- Divorce
- Contested Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Estate Planning
- Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
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- Credit Cards Accepted
- Georgia
- State Bar of Georgia
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- New York
- New York State Office of Court Administration
- ID Number: 4486650
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- English: Spoken, Written
- Spanish: Spoken, Written
- Owner
- The Law Office of Gina Smalley
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- Family Law Firm
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- Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
- J.D. (2006) | Law
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- University System of Georgia - University of Georgia
- B.A. & B.S. (2002) | English & Psychology
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- Best Divorce Lawyers in Sandy Springs
- Expertise.com
- Best Divorce Lawyers in Smyrna
- Expertise.com
- Top Attorney Award - Divorce & Family Law
- Attorney.com
- 2019-2022
- Rising Star
- Super Lawyers
- 2018
- State Bar of Georgia
- Member
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- Cobb County Bar Association
- Member
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- New York State Bar # 4486650
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- Journal of Race and Ethnicity
- Guest Speaker, Paralegal Program, Kennesaw State University
- Certified Mediator
- Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution
The Law Offices of Gina Smalley | Professional Services, Lawyers, Divorce & Family Law |
- Q. My husband has decided he wants to divorce me and thinks we can sign papers and pay a fee and it will be all over with
- A: You most likely cannot just sign papers and pay a fee. Only a judge can grant a divorce. If you do have an agreement with your spouse that resolves all issues, it may be possible to avoid a hearing. You should speak with a family law attorney before signing anything to be sure you and your child are fully protected.
- Q. Is it required that guardian ad literm is to proved report to both parents of their recommendation in georgia?
- A: Yes and No. The rules require a Guardian ad Litem to sumibt a written report "unless otherwise directed by the appointing judge." Often, a good guardian will spend several hours on a written report, and they can be costly. If either side insists on a report, it will likely we required, but payment for the report will be required in advance.
- Q. Every time my sons mom gets mad she strips away my rights to see him, what can I do?
- A: Probably. It depends on your existing legal relationship with your son. If your son was born and you were not married to his mother, then in order to get rights to him, you will need to file a petition with the courts. You can petiton for legal rights and visitation/custody in the same petition.
