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Practicing family law in Georgia exclusively for 19 years. Specialized in flat-fee uncontested divorces. 15 years of experience as a family law mediator accredited for domestic violence cases. Formerly General Counsel staff of IFAD, a United Nations Special Agency based in Rome, Italy.
Simple Uncontested Divorce without minor children: $495 + $275 (E-Filing fee). Includes Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings – no court appearance. Typical divorce in 45 days.
TOTAL ALL FEES AND COURT COSTS: $770.
Simple Divorce with minor children: $1195 + $275 (E-Filing fee). Includes Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings – No court appearance. Typical divorce in 45 days.
TOTAL FEES AND COURT COSTS: $1,475.
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Payment Methods
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- Credit Card
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Licensed in Georgia for 45 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 1981
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Hughes, Leo Michael
279 Washington Avenue, Marietta, GA, 30060
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Posted by anonymous | June 07, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Very pleased!
Leo Hughes is great! Very professional and serious from my experience. He explained the whole process to me the first day that we spoke and it went exactly the way that he said it would. Everything, in my case, was quick and to the point. I am very pleased with how my case was handled.
Posted by George Dean | May 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney
would hire again
very helpful - and got everything in a timely manor - very knowledgeable more contact from his end would have been nicer -
Posted by Brian | December 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Excellent attorney
Mr. Hughes was an efficient, knowledgeable and kind attorney. He communicated well and did everything he promised to do. I would highly recommend Mr. Hughes!
Posted by Andrea | October 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Best Decision I Could Have Ever Made!
After calling all around town and visiting many, many divorce attorneys I looked online and found Attorney Hughes! He picked up the phone and I was impressed by how simple his process was. He was easy to understand and his fees were very inexpensive! I retained him right away and after literally 2 si...
Posted by C. Cook | July 09, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Uncontested Divorce
My initial contact with Leo was basically to ask him questions and he was willing to answer my all questions, which made the process a lot easier. He handled my case very professionally, and I would definitely recommend him.
Leo Hughes's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Leo is experienced at skilled at his practice--he shows common sense in his answers."
"I endorse attorney Leo Hughes. His answers to questions on this website illustrate his keen insight, knowledge of Georgia law, experience, professionalism, and caring nature. I often learn from reading his responses."
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"I endorse Mr. Hughes. He works hard and strives to represent his clients to the best of his ability."
"Since becoming an active member of the AVVO community the advice I have seen Mr. Hughes provide for family law is in line with the advice I provide my clients. As such, I am confident that Mr. Hughes would be able to provide great representation to any individual needing his services."
"I endorse Mr. Hughes. He is an outstanding family law attorney."
"I have known of Leo Hughes for some time. In that time, I have seen his strong knowledge of the law and his commitment to providing the very best service to his clients. I am happy to highly recommend Leo to anyone needing representation by a great Family Law attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Hughes is a dedicated lawyer with his primary concern being his client's best interest. His online reviews are excellent and his dedication to answering questions thoughtfully and fully on AVVO.com is a further representation of his good will and dedication to service."
"Leo Hughes is the consummate professional. Unlike many family law attorneys who seem more interested in generating a large bill; Leo truly cares about people and strives to do what is best for his clients. His is kind and compassionate and I recommend him highly."
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Experience
Honors
2021
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Gratitude Award Cobb County Family Law Workshop, Cobb County Superior Court Judges and Cobb County Bar Association
2015
Family Workshop Recognition, Cobb County Bar Association
Work Experience
1981 - Present
Principal and Owner, The Hughes Law Office
2001 - 2003
Counsel - Office of the President, IFAD - United Nations Fund For Agricultural Development, Rome Italy
Associations
2005 - Present
Cobb County Family Law SectionCobb County Solo Section
2003 - Present
Cobb County Bar AssociationMember
2003 - Present
Cobb County Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
2004 - 2016
Georgia Office of Dispute ResolutionRegistered Neutral Family Law Lawyer
Sample of Legal Cases
Hutcheson v. Hutcheson
Divorce granted
O'CONNOR v. O'CONNOR
Divorce granted
McCall v. Adkins
Divorce granted
Trevathan v. Johnson
Divorce granted
Edwards v. Edwards, Jr.
Divorce granted
Patel v. Patel
Divorce granted
McMullin v. Mailland
Divorce granted
Blackshear v. Simpson
Divorce granted
Miller v. Miller
Divorce granted
Astacio v. Waldron
Divorce granted
Edwards v. Edwards
Divorce granted
Caldarella v. Caldarella
Divorce granted
Traylor v. Traylor, III
Divorce granted
Walker v. Bolick
Divorce granted
Mabry v. Mabry
Divorce granted
Cannady v. Cannady
Divorce granted
Clay v. Clay
Divorce granted
Velasquez v. Velasquez
Divorce granted
Adjaye v. Frazier
Divorce granted
Coates v. Ellis
Divorce granted
Speller v. Garrett
Divorce granted
Education
1980
Potomac School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1969
University of Detroit
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2017
Family Law Workshop
Pro se litigation Workshop
Publications
1996
St. Martin's Press, NY
Women and Terrorism - Translation into English
Languages
Italian
Spanish
French
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If a child is 18 and you and your spouse have been separated for 16 years. Can I file for a uncontes
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If you have paid an attorney to file divorce papers and the spouse does not want to sign what can you do with the attorney
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What happens if the mother of my child refuses to sign and notarize the papers after going uncontested?
27 Apr 2024