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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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279 Washington Avenue, Marietta, GA, 30060
137 Client Reviews
Showing 21 - 25 of 32 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge
Posted by Michele | January 08, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Uncontested Divorce
Uncontested Divorce - Streamlined process
This review applies to my experience with Mr. Hughes for an UNCONTESTED divorce only - no children or property to divide. The cost was exactly the same as I would have paid with the highly touted legalzoom online (including court/filing fees which are charged no matter the method of preparing paperwo...
Posted by William | January 07, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Uncontested Divorce
Mr. Hughes was professional and courteous. He took the time to walk me through the whole process and answered all my questions quickly and thoroughly. He sent me the paperwork to fill out and then did all the processing and necessary filing. The overall experience was much easier and pain free tha...
Posted by Tasha | April 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Uncontested Divorce
Highly Recommended!!!
Mr. Hughes is the best uncontested lawyer in the state of Georgia. He promised to have the case done in a months time and that's exactly we he did!! Thanks to him I was able to close that chapter of my life and for very little money!!!!
Posted by Karen | November 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Divorce by Publication
I hired Mr. Hughes to handle a divorce by publication. He was knowledgable, able to answer all my questions, and always responded to my messages quickly. Divorce by Publication is a lengthy process, but he made it as painless as possible. I recommend Leo Hughes if you're considering a divorce.
Posted by Eddie | August 09, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Uncontested Divorce
Uncontested divorce
Mr. Hughes assisted me with my uncontested divorce by providing me with the forms and information needed to fill them out. He was timely, informative and easy to talk to. Also, advised me that could get certified copies of the final decree and walked me to the correct area to pick them up.
"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."
"I highly endorse this lawyer. Me. Hughes answers on this site are spot on and show his considerable experience and knowledge."
"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 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."
"Leo has been at this much longer than most folks in the industry. A fine attorney that we highly recommend."
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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
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
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
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1980
JD - Juris Doctor
1969
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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What happens if the mother of my child refuses to sign and notarize the papers after going uncontested?
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