When legal problems affect your family, they quickly become personal. At The English Law Group, we represent clients in Macon and nearby counties who need steady legal help during divorce, custody changes, or financial disputes between spouses or parents. If you’re looking for a family law attorney in Macon, GA who listens before offering advice, you’re in the right place.
Divorce (contested and uncontested)
Child custody and visitation rights
Child support and enforcement
Alimony and spousal support
Division of assets and debts
Legitimation and paternity
Grandparent visitation rights
Adoption (stepparent, family)
Protective orders and family violence cases
Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements
Guardianship and conservatorship
Modification of prior court orders
We don’t start from a form. We begin with facts. Your facts. Then we apply Georgia law to reach a result that reflects what you’re really dealing with. Not what someone else’s divorce looked like.
Filing for divorce in Georgia brings questions that don’t have simple answers. Will you stay in the home? How will the parenting schedule work? What happens to joint accounts, vehicles, and retirement plans? These are decisions that need structure. Not guesswork. Our job is to give you that structure.
We represent clients in both contested and uncontested divorces in Bibb County and the surrounding courts. We prepare and file the right paperwork, meet deadlines, and represent your side in court if necessary.
Custody is based on what’s best for the child. That includes who gets them to school, who handles daily needs, and where they feel secure. We help parents build and adjust parenting plans that meet court expectations and protect relationships.
Support is based on income, but every case is different. If you’ve lost a job, changed insurance, or taken on more parenting time, your existing support order may not fit anymore. We file and argue modification cases when the facts support it.
We know how judges in Macon evaluate parenting plans. We know what the court expects in financial disclosures. We know the court clerks, deadlines, and what slows a case down. When you work with us, you don’t have to learn the system. We’ve already done that for you.
You don’t need to know every step in advance. You just need to start with the right questions. Call our office. We’ll walk you through your next move and explain what to expect in plain language.
📍 222 Plaza Drive, Zebulon, GA 30295
📍 1436 Highway 19 North, Thomaston, GA 30286
📞 (770) 229-0009
📩 heath@englishlawgroupllc.com
Do I have to be separated to file for divorce in Georgia?
No. You just need to be living apart in intention, even if you’re still under the same roof.
How long does divorce take in Macon?
Some cases close in 45 days. Others take longer, depending on court calendars and disagreement between spouses.
Who decides child custody?
If parents can’t agree, the judge will decide based on the child’s best interest.
How is child support figured?
It’s based on both incomes and other costs like daycare, insurance, and time spent with each parent.
Can I move out of state with my child after divorce?
Not without permission. You’ll need a court order or the other parent’s written consent.
What’s legitimation and do I need it?
If you’re a biological father not married to the mother, you need to legitimate to gain custody rights.
Can grandparents get visitation?
Sometimes. Georgia courts allow it when the relationship exists and it’s good for the child.
Do both sides need a lawyer?
Yes. One attorney can’t represent both people in the same family case.
Will I have to go to court?
Not always. Many uncontested divorces and modifications settle with documents only.
How do I start a modification case?
We file a petition, show what’s changed, and request a new order that fits your current situation.
The 24/7 Lawyer represents individuals in Macon, Thomaston, and across Middle Georgia who have been injured due to someone else’s negligence. Whether the injury happened in a vehicle crash, a fall on poorly maintained property, or another preventable situation, we focus on the facts, explain your legal options clearly, and take prompt action to protect your claim. With a deep understanding of how Georgia courts handle personal injury matters, we work case by case, not by formula, to pursue fair results based on the actual harm you’ve suffered.