Junction City Divorce Lawyers

Family law cases are inherently stressful, complex, and can become quite costly. I always advise my clients to settle any areas of agreement with their spouse whenever feasible. This approach not only gives you more control over the outcome but also helps in saving on legal fees. However, reaching an agreement isn't always possible. If it were, you likely wouldn't need my services. Over the past few decades, I have focused on representing individuals in high-conflict family law cases. These include intense custody disputes, intricate jurisdictional matters with parties residing in different states or countries, and complex financial issues. Such...

Holly Chapman moved to Augusta from Sandy Springs, Georgia in 2009 when she began her career as a criminal defense attorney. Prior to that, she studied chemical engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology and obtained her bachelor’s degree. She went on to earn her law degree from Georgia State University, where she was awarded honors for litigation.
Although she initially worked for a small civil firm, she knew that she wanted to pursue other opportunities. Her passion for justice and defending the rights of individuals made criminal law a natural choice. Over the past nine years, she has participated in...

David is a Partner of The Manely Firm, P.C. in Savannah, Georgia and has established himself as a thought leader in domestic and international family law. He has served as the adjunct professor of Family Law at Savannah Law School and was the adjunct professor of Domestic Relations at Savannah Law School from 2015 to 2019. David has presented at Continuing Legal Education seminars for the State Bar Mid-Year Meeting and for the Savannah Bar Association over the last couple of years on the issues of current trends in family law and access to justice. He recently presented at the...

State Bar of Georgia, 1980 Member: State Bar of Georgia (Family Law, Fiduciary Law sections) Gwinnett County Bar Association (Family Law and Elder Law sections) Education: University of Georgia School of Law (J.D., 1980) University of Georgia (B.A., magna cum laude, 1976); Phi Beta Kappa Publications: Domestic Relations, Annual Survey of Georgia Law, 1979-1980, 32 Mercer Law Review 51 (1980). Domestic Relations, Annual Survey of Georgia Law, 1980-1981, 33 Mercer Law Review 109 (1981).

Jess Lill is an attorney with The Manely Firm, P.C. in Savannah, Georgia. Jess attended law school at Mercer University School of Law. There, Jess became a member of the law review and mock trial teams, as well as working closely with faculty to write and publish various academic works. While in law school, Jess worked with various organizations and law firms to hone her legal research and advocacy skills. She was fortunate enough to start trying her first cases within her second year of law school, and hasn't left the courtroom since. Jess graduated law school and decided to...

David I. Schachter has been recognized as one of the premier divorce lawyers in Savannah, GA. Mr. Schachter manages the Savannah office of The Schachter Law Firm, LLC. He works extensively in all facets of Divorce Law and Family Law, representing clients in Savannah and throughout Southeast Georgia in a range of matters, including: divorce, dissolution, child custody, child support issues, international child custody disputes, alimony, marital settlement agreements, and various other domestic relations matters. Prior to founding The Schachter Law Firm, LLC, Mr. Schachter both built and managed the Savannah office of two other family law firms, prior to...

Dozier Law, P.C. is located at 430 Silverwood Centre Drive in Rincon, GA. It is wheelchair accessible. In addition to Dennis Dozier, who has over twenty years of experience, the firm employs a friendly and competent support staff.

At Dozier Law, P.C., we're dedicated to helping people solve day-to-day problems, whatever those problems may be. We pride ourselves in our ability and commitment to help...

-people with domestic problems (family law)
-people with financial difficulties (bankruptcy law)
-people charged with misdemeanors and/or felonies (criminal law)
-people who have been injured in an accident (personal injury)
-people who need assistance after the death of a loved one...

I have been practicing family law since 2008 and work tirelessly for my clients to achieve the best possible outcome. I have served as the Augusta Family Law Bar President, and have a strong relationship with all of our judges in the Augusta and Columbia County judicial circuits. I recognize that I may be seeing you at the worst time in your life and I will do everything in my ability to guide you though this difficult process, and make sure you are left whole.

Daesik Shin was born in South Korea and later moved to California with his family when he was about ten years old. He went to elementary, middle, and high school in California, and then moved back to Korea with his family. He finished high school and majored in Biochemistry at Yonsei University in Seoul, Korea. He also served as a Korean Augmentation to the U.S. Army, specializing in interpretation/translation, and was honorably discharged as a sergeant. Daesik is fluent in both English and Korean. He graduated from Georgia State University College of Law. Daesik has a significant amount of courtroom experience...

My focus in representing clients, is to help clients realize the best future for their families. The things that have happened in the past, and that brought you to my office, are important and are important for me to know and understand. However, throughout representation I am going to keep you focused on realizing your best future, and not focusing on the past. I have personally been involved with most types of family law cases. I am divorced, and I have remarried. My husband and I each have children with prior spouses, and have had...

I joined the Woodstock office of Meriwether & Tharp, LLC in January 2016, after having my office in Cobb County since 1996. My practice area has always included all counties in the North Metro Atlanta area, as well as Fulton County and the City of Atlanta. I do my best to represent my clients in a diligent and professional manner. I do this by providing them with my best advice for their particular situation, based upon my knowledge of the law and my many years of experience in Divorce and Family Law. All cases are different,...

I am an attorney as well as a divorced father of two young children and I specialize in all aspects of family law including divorce, child custody, child support, modifications of custody and support, paternity, legitimation, temporary protective orders, contempt of court orders, parental rights, adoption, and more. My unique background as a single father gives me a great understanding of my clients and the challenges they face. I know what they are going through and how they feel because I've been through it, as well, and I inherently understand the necessity of being a caring, expert advocate for others...

I was born and raised in the Island of Jamaica. I moved to the United States at sixteen years old and obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Miami where I was on the Provost Honor Roll. I received my Juris Doctorate from Jacob D. Fuchsberg, Touro Law School in 2000 and passed the bar in the same year. I was an Editor on the International Law Review Journal, where I published "Organ Donation and Incompetents, can they consent? Comparative Analysis of American and Canadian Laws of Consent and brain death determination." Touro International L.R. Vol...

Rebekah A. James serves as an Attorney with Meriwether & Tharp, LLC. She graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of West Georgia and earned her Juris Doctorate at the University of Georgia School of Law. During her undergraduate career, Rebekah maintained the HOPE Scholarship, was a member of both the University of West Georgia Honors College and Sigma Kappa sorority, and volunteered as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA). In law school, Rebekah worked as a Student Practitioner at the Wilbanks Child Endangerment & Sexual Exploitation (CEASE) Clinic for two semesters and one semester at...

Melissa L. Bowman is a Partner with Meriwether & Tharp, LLC and works primarily out of the firm's Johns Creek office. Melissa was admitted to the Georgia Bar in 2016 and has focused solely on family law. She strives to provide exceptional counsel and support to clients throughout Atlanta and surrounding areas who are going through a divorce or have some other serious legal issue affecting their families. Melissa understands that the divorce process is challenging and emotional, and is passionate about helping her clients move through the process with confidence and understanding. Melissa delivers the highest level of representation possible...

At the law firm of Andrews & Sanders Law Offices in Savannah, Georgia, we can help. Our dedicated attorneys represent clients in a range of practice areas, including DUI and criminal defense, military law, personal injury law and family law. We will work with you to solve your legal problems or address your concerns. Contact us today. Many of our clients feel unlucky, unfortunate and misunderstood. We understand the stress that the legal system can cause. Our goal is to remove that stress by effectively and competently guiding you through the legal process and handling challenging issues on your behalf.

Prior to attending law school, I served in the United States Army as an Infantry Officer. I served as a Rifle Platoon Leader, Mortar Platoon Leader, Instructor, Battalion Staff Officer and an Infantry Rifle Company Commander. I began practicing law in Canton, Georgia in 1993. After obtaining a Master of Laws concentrating in litigation, I logged several thousand hours in the courtroom developing a practice in domestic relations, criminal law and commercial litigation. In 2007 I was certified as a mediator, using my years of courtroom experience coupled with alternative dispute resolution training to help people resolve...

I have represented clients in Divorce cases involving minor children and those without minor children. I work to protect your exposure for those who have assets and income that want to preserve what they can. I have represented both Plaintiff's and Defendant's in change of custody cases. I have represented step parent adoption cases. I have represented DUI defense cases, various traffic cases and personal injury cases. I have represented Visa applicants and Deportation defense/ Family Immigration applications.

I graduated summa cum laude from Sam Houston State University with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice before relocating to Norman, Oklahoma to attend school at the University of Oklahoma College of Law. I began my legal career as a volunteer at the Oklahoma County District Attorney's Office in 2010, and in 2011, I became licensed as an intern and immediately practiced in the courtroom. I received her Juris Doctorate from the University of Oklahoma College of Law and became licensed to practice law in the State of Oklahoma in 2012. After law school, I continued with the DA's Office...

Ms. Johnson is originally from Jacksonville, Florida. She earned Bachelor of Arts degrees in Criminal Justice and Sociology from the University of North Florida in 2012, and a law degree from Howard University School of Law in 2017. During her time in law school, Ms. Johnson was the Co-Captain and Business Manager of the Charles Hamilton Houston National Moot Court Team, President of the Education Law Society, and the Founder and Coach of a debate team at Francis Scott Key Middle School in Silver Spring, Maryland. Since beginning her legal career, Ms. Johnson has litigated education, child welfare, and family law cases....

Jason Karasik is a Partner with Meriwether & Tharp, LLC. Jason obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia in 2008. After graduating from the University of Georgia, he began work as a policy fellow for Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue. Jason worked with the House Education Committee and the Senate Education and Youth Committee while doing education policy research. Additionally, he worked closely with the Governor's Policy Director in providing solutions for Georgia's education issues. Jason obtained his law degree from the University of Michigan Law School. While in law school, he received the Dean's Scholarship and was an Executive...

Charlotte R. Ruble is a Partner with Meriwether & Tharp, LLC and practices family law. Mrs. Ruble has gained considerable experience litigating family law cases since her admittance to the Georgia Bar in 2011. She began practicing law under the Chair of the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Georgia. Mrs. Ruble has legal and community ties to Cherokee and Forsyth County Georgia. She has litigated divorce, contempt, family violence, modification, and adoption cases in Forsyth, Hall, and surrounding Northeastern counties of Georgia. Mrs. Ruble earned her Juris Doctorate and a Certificate in Advanced Legal Writing from Mercer University...

Alexa Dato is an associate attorney with Meriwether & Tharp, LLC. She graduated summa cum laude from the University of Alabama in 2018 with a bachelor's degree in Spanish and Political Science as well as a master's degree in Public Administration. At Alabama, Alexa gave tours of the university as a member of Capstone Men & Women, and she served as Personnel Chair of Chi Omega sorority. Following her family's move from Memphis, TN to Alpharetta, GA, Alexa attended law school at the University of Georgia. Alexa became interested in working with families after spending three semesters with UGA Law's Family...

Chris P. Ramsay is an Associate Attorney at Meriwether & Tharp, LLC. He transitioned to family law after spending over a decade practicing as an eDiscovery attorney handling multinational mass tort and environmental civil cases. Chris is an alumni of the University of Georgia where he majored in International Business with a minor in Spanish. He received an M.B.A. from Kennesaw State University while working in procurement and logistics for an international engineering firm prior to earning his Juris Doctorate at Atlanta's John Marshall Law School. Chris is a native of Clemson, South Carolina, but has lived in Georgia for over...

Joseph Preston “Pete” Strom, Jr., the managing partner at Strom Law Firm, L.L.C., has been fighting for justice since 1984. Born in Columbia, South Carolina in 1959, Pete attended the University of South Carolina and graduated in 1981 with a Bachelor of Arts. While attending the University of South Carolina, Pete served as President of Kappa Sigma Fraternity. After graduating from the University of South Carolina, Pete attended the University of South Carolina School of Law where he graduated with a J.D. in 1984. After graduating from law school, Pete served as law clerk to the Honorable Frank Eppes, a South Carolina...

Managing partner Nathan Taylor Williams devotes 100 percent of his practice to litigation and is known throughout Georgia as a premier litigator. He is admitted to practice law in all Georgia courts, the Supreme Court of Georgia, the U.S. District Court Southern District of Georgia, and the U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit.

Nathan brings a tremendous amount of experience to his practice. As a former assistant public defender, city attorney, and municipal court judge, he has an extensive knowledge of both civil and criminal matters. He is also a committed public servant, having volunteered his legal knowledge on behalf of...

Sharon Jones is an Atlanta native who has practiced law for over thirty years in courtrooms throughout Georgia. Prior to joining Meriwether and Tharp's Savannah office, Sharon owned a general practice law firm, where she focused on family law. Sharon has handled a variety of civil legal matters, including real property disputes and closings, probate, contracts, and personal injury. She is proud to have represented the interests of children as guardian ad litem in private custody cases, as well as guardian ad litem and child advocate attorney in Juvenile Court. While a litigator and fighter at heart, Sharon is happy to...

I earned my undergraduate degree in Political Science from Edinboro State University of Pennsylvania and graduated magna cum laude in 1993. I attended The University of Dayton School of Law in Ohio and graduated with my Juris Doctor in 1996. After admission to the Ohio State Bar, I worked for a large insurance defense law firm, handling complex civil litigation matters, including business litigation, medical malpractice, and wrongful death. I relocated to New York and was admitted to the New York State Bar in 2002. In New York, my practice focus centered on Family Law and Divorce, eventually leading...

Robert Goff is an Attorney with Meriwether & Tharp, LLC and practices family law. Robert has focused on client satisfaction in domestic litigation since his entry to the Georgia Bar in 2015. Since moving to Athens in 2012, Robert has rooted down in the Classic City. He has litigated divorce, custody, and related matters throughout the Athens-Clarke County metro area (Clarke, Oconee, Madison, and Oglethorpe), as well as Barrow, Jackson, and Walton Counties. Robert earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of Georgia School of Law in 2015. Robert interned with the Honorable David Sweat in the Superior Court of Athens-Clarke...

Patrick B. Evans is an attorney at Meriwether & Tharp, LLC. Patrick graduated with a BS in Social Science from the University of North Georgia in 2002. Following his graduation Patrick received an ROTC Commission from the United State Army and served as an officer in the 2nd Squadron 14th Cavalry Regiment out of Ft. Lewis, WA. Following his time in the Army, Patrick decided to continue his education earning both a Masters of Public Administration from the University of North Georgia and a Juris Doctorate from Atlanta's John Marshall Law School. Patrick has been a member of the Georgia...

Austin Joseph is an associate attorney at Meriwether & Tharp. He is originally from Waycross, Georgia. In 2018, Austin graduated magna cum laude from the University of Georgia with a degree in Entertainment and Media Studies. There, Austin served as the Vice President of Membership for the Student Alumni Council and an Ambassador for the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication. Austin earned the title of "Double Dawg" after he graduated from the University of Georgia School of Law in 2021. While in law school, he served as the Executive Notes Editor for the Journal of Intellectual Property Law. His...

Aliyah Berry is an Attorney with Meriwether & Tharp, LLC. She graduated magna cum laude from Georgia State University, earning a dual degree in Philosophy and Political Science, before earning her Juris Doctorate from Duke University School of Law. Aliyah's passion for family law and advocacy began during her undergraduate studies, where she served as a victim advocate with Mosaic Georgia, a Sexual Assault Center and Children's Advocacy Center, providing emotional support to survivors and victims of sexual violence. Her dedication extended to her work with the Atlanta Legal Aid Society, where she assisted clients on various projects, including the Estate...

I was born in Madison, MS, and grew up in Rock Hill, SC. I completed my undergraduate studies at The University of Alabama Honors College, graduating summa cum laude with a bachelor's degree in Communicative Sciences. I then pursued my Juris Doctor at Georgia State University. During my time in law school, I volunteered at AVLF's Safe Families Office, where I drafted temporary protective orders for clients facing intimate partner abuse. I also took on the role of president of the Public Interest Law Association, where I organized large fundraising events that successfully raised about $30,000 annually to support the public...

Shani Reid is an Associate with Meriwether & Tharp, LLC who practices family law. In 2012, Shani began practicing Social Security Disability with the largest disability provider in the United States, a practice which allowed her travel around the United States as well as Puerto Rico. After the illness of her mother, Shani focused her practice to the Atlanta Area and began advocating for parents and students as a Special Education attorney. Shani's advocacy eventually led her to into the area of family law where she feels particularly called to help families in transition. In her free time Shani enjoys zumba...

Keesha was admitted to the New York bar in 2016, and the Georgia bar in 2021. She now dedicates her practice and passion to family law cases exclusively. Keesha has represented clients in hundreds of cases that include Prenuptial Agreements, Postnuptial Agreements, separate maintenance, divorce (contested and uncontested), asset division, alimony, child custody, child support, legitimation, Temporary Protective Orders, as well as contempt and modification cases. She is a skilled litigator with years of courtroom experience from making daily court appearances while practicing before the Supreme Court of New York, to handling hundreds of family law cases in various jurisdictions...

Patricia migrated from Jamaica to Atlanta, Georgia in 1990. She later graduated from Georgia State University with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies in 1997. Patricia gained significant technical customer relations and public records experience before enrolling at NSU College of Law, in Davie Florida, in the fall of 2004. She graduated in 2007 and returned home to the Atlanta area where she established her practice. Prior to joining Meriwether & Tharp, Patricia's solo practice, of over ten years, focused on Immigration and Family Law. She understands the complexities surrounding the intersection...

Drew Winslett is an associate attorney with Meriwether & Tharp, LLC. A Georgia native, he graduated from Mercer University in 2017 with a bachelors degree in Political Science and Law, Public Policy & Ethics, with a minor in Economics. Drew was inducted into the inaugural class of Phi Beta Kappa and was recognized with a "Mercer Bear" award for outstanding contributions to the university during his four years. Following graduation, Drew moved to Winston Salem, NC where he attended law school at Wake Forest University. During law school, Drew worked in the Elder Law Clinic, helping seniors navigate important decisions regarding...

Mr. Rowsey’s practice focuses on family law, divorce, criminal defense and personal injury law. With over 25 years of experience serving clients in Georgia, his ability to successfully handle various legal matters has earned him an AV® Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell. This is the highest rating conferred by this nationally recognized and respected directory of lawyers and law firms, and is based upon direct feedback from legal professionals. His recognition not only reflects competence with regard to astute legal skills, but also speaks to his client communication and ethical standards as well.

Colleen is a native of Detroit, Michigan but has spent the majority of her childhood and adult life in Georgia. Colleen graduated from Georgia State University in 2014 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice. She subsequently attended The University of Mississippi School of Law where she obtained her Juris Doctor in 2018. Colleen also spent her final year of law school at the University of Miami School of Law, where she simultaneously obtained her Master of Laws degree in Entertainment, Arts, and Sports Law in 2018. Having witnessed family and friends throughout her life navigate the various challenges...

A native of Harlem, Columbia County, Georgia, Sheila Grider Wahman graduated from Harlem High School and then went on to receive a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Augusta University. Sheila worked in various fields in the corporate sector until in 2000 when she became a Columbia County Sheriff’s Deputy and then a Magistrate Judge for Columbia County. Finding passion of and many years experience in the law, Sheila decided to purse a law degree and received her Juris Doctor from John Marshall Law School. She began work as an attorney with Fleming and Nelson LLP of...