Trial

If divorcing spouses are still unable to agree on key issues in a divorce case and settlement proves elusive, our attorneys have a reputation for advocating vigorously on your behalf in divorce trials to ensure your needs and interests are protected.

In Georgia, trials will usually take place before a judge, although parties involved may formally request to have their case heard by a jury unless child custody or visitation are at issue – only a judge can hear those types of cases. The trial will include opening statements, witness testimony, closing statements and the issuance of the final divorce decree.

While trials can be awfully intimidating for many, not to mention emotionally charged, at Boyd Collar Nolen Tuggle & Roddenbery, our attorneys will thoroughly prepare clients to put forth the best arguments possible. A typical preparation timeline for a trial includes:

• A month before trial: Your attorney will confirm that you have identified and prioritized the issues most important to you. Your attorney will also ensure your information is current, such as bank and retirement accounts as well as the latest marital balance sheet that shows the assets and debts in the marriage.
• The week before trial: Your lawyer will meet with you to prepare you to testify and discuss the evidence that may be used and witnesses who may be called to testify.
• The day before you appear in court: Your attorney will instruct you to arrive early to court, be appropriately dressed and be ready to testify. They will also remind you where to meet at the courthouse and review any final questions.

By identifying and prioritizing the issues most important to you, your divorce lawyer can determine what evidence is necessary to reinforce your arguments regarding the division of marital assets, alimony, child custody and more. This approach will help your lawyer to create a strategy that will ensure nothing is left on the table.

Our divorce attorneys are known not only for their abilities to skillfully litigate contested matters but also for the most effective use of their experience, knowledge and sound judgment to ensure your needs and interests are always at the forefront of their arguments.