Even though Fulton County attempts to make domestic relations actions less adversarial, it does not mean that less preparation is needed. In fact, the converse is true; there is actually more time expended and more preparation needed at the outset of your case. At the time that a domestic relations action is filed, a 30-Day Status Conference is scheduled in which the parties and their attorneys, if retained, must appear to meet with a judicial officer. At this conference, each party is required to complete a Domestic Relations Financial Affidavit, Court-Ordered Interrogatories, and Court-Ordered Documents to be Produced to be exchanged with the other party. These documents incorporate significant disclosures (e.g., financial disclosures, child care plans, etc.) that can be used against you unless they are carefully prepared.

Kupferman & Golden, Attorneys at Law, will work with you to prepare formal responses that will best serve your case in order to obtain your goals. At this Conference, temporary issues can be addressed. In addition, a guardian ad litem or psychologist can be requested and appointed, if custody/visitation is at issue. At the close of this Conference, a 60-Day Status Conference is scheduled, in which the parties and their attorneys must also attend in order to address any new issues that may have arisen as well as to schedule mediation.