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With over 25 years of experience as a family law attorney, she invokes a high level of confidence in her clients as she maintains their voices in divorce and family law proceedings and pursues the best interests of their children. Melanie’s clients are spread across the United States and the world, including Japan, Korea and Iraq.
Melanie is all about family and firmly advocates for her clients, as well as their families. “The term ‘family’ is not a one size fits all concept,” Melanie commented. “I have extensive experience working with blended families, deployed families, military families, same-sex families, single parents, parents seeking to legitimate, grandparents seeking visitation, and more.”
Military Divorces
Military families are an important part of the Marietta and Cobb County community, and Melanie understands the nuances and complexities of military divorce and family law matters. In fact, she leads this practice area at Bivek Brubaker & Prescott. “If you have a Military ID, your initial consultation is free,” Melanie added. “I will also reduce my fees for you. It’s my way of thanking you for your military service.”
Family law is actually a second career for Melanie. She worked in the corporate world and has a bachelor’s degree, cum laude, from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. You’ll definitely appreciate Melanie’s corporate finance experience when calculating child support worksheets, creating monthly budgets, determining alimony, and dividing marital (or pre-marital) property, including investments, retirement funds, and business assets.
Melanie moved to Georgia in 1992 in order to be near her extended family. Melanie’s sister, brother-in-law, nephews, nieces and grandnieces all reside within metropolitan Atlanta. In her spare time, Melanie has researched her family tree all the way back to the 1500s. In fact, Melanie’s first American ancestors arrived at the port of Philadelphia in the early 1700s.
Melanie is also an avid bike rider. “If you mountain bike, let’s meet on the North Georgia mountain trails. Same offer goes if you desire a ‘tamer’ ride along the Silver Comet!”
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Posted by Toni | June 18, 2013
Going through a divorce is never easy, even when you know its the right thing to do and know it's the best course of action. While I was in a fog and emotionally and mentally drained, Melanie guided me through the process and helped protect me and my children without taking my ex to the cleaners. I ...
Posted by Jeff | June 12, 2013
Melanie and I had to fight all of the issues in my divorce---the children, retirement accounts, investments, stock options, the house, child support and even the furniture! Melanie was always responsive to me and if she was not available she would let me know when she would be available via a text m...
Posted by Kyle | June 12, 2013
Ms. Brubaker came into my case late, after I defended myself in a very unfair temp. hearing. She allowed me to continue fighting for my rights as a father, and was not bullied by my ex's attorney anymore. While we didn't slam dunk win the case, I received 90% of what I was looking for, and she will...
Posted by Donald | October 13, 2011
I called Melanie Brubaker for advice on a custody and jurisdiction case. She was very responsive, took my call and was able to meet with me on the same day. She reviewed all of the paperwork I had and was able to let me know what to expect regarding the case. She provided a number of ideas and opt...
Posted by Tony | June 20, 2013
Her representation for me has been good. An example being our success in a case opposing the Dept Child Support Services. She has actually listened to my concerns, kept me in the information loop, and prepared some good court briefs.
"Extremely knowledgeable and experienced in handling family law matters. Highly recommend you consider Melanie regarding your family law concerns."
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Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
2009 Legal Elite----Family Law, Georgia Trend Magazine
2006 - 2009
Associate Attorney, A Marietta Family Law Firm
2001 - 2006
Associate Attorney, A Marietta General Civil and Family Law Firm
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Cobb County Bar Association, Family Law SectionSecretary
1992
JD - Juris Doctor
1988
BBA Cum Laude
2022
Professionalism After the Statewide Judicial Emergency Order CLE Attended
2022
Jury Trials in Divorce CLE Attended
2022
Cobb County Family Law Section Seminars CLE Attended
2022
Arbitration in Family Law CLE Attended
2022
AAML GA Chapter Family Law Seminar CLE Attended
2021
Cobb County Family Law Section Seminars CLE Attended
2021
AAML GA Chapter Family Law Seminar CLE Attended
2020
Cobb County Family Law Section Seminars CLE Attended
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Cobb County Family Law Section Seminars CLE Attended
2020
AAML GA Chapter Family Law Seminar CLE Attended
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Cobb County Family Law Section Seminars CLE Attended
2019
AAML GA Chapter Family Law Seminar CLE Attended
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Cobb County Family Law Section Seminars CLE Attended
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AAML GA Chapter Family Law Seminar CLE Attended
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Cobb County Family Law Section Seminars CLE Attended
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AAML GA Chapter Family Law Seminar CLE Attended
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Cobb County Family Law Section Seminars CLE Attended
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AAML GA Chapter Family Law Seminar CLE Attended
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AAML GA Chapter Family Law Seminar CLE Attended
2013
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Can a custodial parent block calls on the childs cell phone from the noncustodial parent (who pays child support), the child cal
24 Jan 2011
My husband just filed for divorce, can I still take my kids on vacation out of state?
18 Jan 2011
Can I ask for an emergency hearing after filing for divorce? My ex to be will not pay our bills or child support.
28 Nov 2010