Family Law

• Divorce
  A contested divorce is one in which the parties cannot agree, either about terms of the divorce or about getting divorced. The goal of the
• Child Support
  Both parents are required to support their children financially. Over the past 4 years, the guidelines for child support in Georgia have drastically changed. Formerly, child support was calculated using the income of the parent who does not have the child the majority of the time. Now it is calculated using the incomes of both parents along with attention to support paid for other children, health insurance premiums for the children and child care expenses. If an agreement between the parents is not attainable, we fight aggressively in court to secure the best arrangement for you and your children under the law. We will help walk you through the process to find the best solution for your family.
• Child Custody and Visitation
  Unfortunately, divorce and domestic violence often go hand in hand. In some cases, spousal abuse is why divorce proceedings began in the first place. False charges of domestic violence can also be used as a weapon in a divorce by one spouse against another, or as a bargaining chip in a child custody fight.
• Spousal Support
  Alimony is granted to provide for the needs of a spouse after the dissolution of marriage. Alimony may be awarded to either spouse with a few exceptions. It can be paid in either a lump sum or over a period of time. There are numerous factors that influence the distribution of alimony. Some of these include the physical and emotional condition of each spouse, the value of the spouses’ separate properties, their individual incomes, liabilities and financial obligations, employment status of the parties, age, and length of marriage. There are also some things that can prevent a party from receiving alimony, such as adultery.

Criminal Law

• Criminal Defense
  However, if you are the one that has been accused of domestic violence or received notice of a Temporary Protective Order or Temporary Restraining Order issued against you, we can still help. Please see our information here under the Criminal Law and Family Violence section.
• DUI/DWI
  You don’t have to be falling down drunk to get charged with a DUI. The majority of people charged with this offense did not believe that they were impaired when they got behind the wheel. But even a few drinks can result in you being over the legal limit and at risk. Even if you blow under the legal limit, you can be charged with DUI-Less Safe if the officer feels your ability to drive was impaired. Drugs and medications, even if prescribed by a doctor, can impair your ability to drive and result in a DUI arrest.
• Traffic Violations
  Speeding tickets and other traffic citations can be reduced or dismissed to limit driver points and prevent your insurance rates from skyrocketing
• Misdemeanors
  Domestic Violence charges can be misdemeanors or felonies based on their level of severity. A misdemeanor carries up to 12 months of probation supervision, county jail time, or combination of both. Felony level domestic violence charges, such as Aggravated Assault, range from 1 year up to 20 years. A felony sentence is served under probation supervision and can include time spent in a detention center or prison.
• Assault
• Restraining Order
  A domestic violence arrest can have an immediate impact on you and your family beyond the criminal penalties. A judge can issue a temporary protective order or temporary restraining order against you that can prevent you from seeing your children or even living in your own home for up to a twelve month period. Again, the courts often err on the side of caution in these matters and without an experienced and dedicated attorney on your side, you can suffer devastating consequences.
• Hit and Run

Health Law

• Personal Injury
  If you've been injured in an automobile accident, you may have a personal injury claim. TheStewart Law Office will travel anywhere in the state of Georgia to meet with prospective clients who have been injured.