Columbus, GA Family Law Guides

Quick answer: This is the complete library of plain-English guides from the Law Offices of Scot Sikes on Georgia family law, divorce, child custody, child support, alimony and military divorce for Columbus and the Fort Benning community. Every guide is written for the firm and reviewed by Scot Sikes, a Columbus, Georgia attorney since 2006 and a retired Army judge advocate. Consultations are $200; call 706-494-6900.

Start with the practice area that fits your situation, or browse the answers to the questions Georgia families ask most. New articles are added regularly, and each one is checked against current Georgia law.

Practice Areas and Guides

• Columbus, GA Criminal Defense Attorney
  • Columbus, GA DUI Lawyer — Drunk Driving Defense That Starts Now
  • Criminal Sentencing in Georgia: What to Expect
  • Domestic Violence Laws in Georgia: Charges, Penalties, and Defense
  • Drunk Driving Defense Attorney
  • DUI Rules in Georgia: A Plain-English Guide
  • Expungement and Pardons in Georgia: Clearing Your Record
  • Georgia Criminal Proceedings: What Happens From Arrest to Appeal
  • How to Hire the Best Criminal Lawyer for Your Georgia Case
  • Non-Violent Crime Lawyer in Columbus, GA
  • Sexual Harassment Accusations in Columbus, GA: What the Accused Need to Know
  • The Five Objectives of Criminal Law — and Why They Matter to Your Case
  • The Fourth Amendment: Arrests, Searches, and Seizures
  • Traffic Offenses
• Family Lawyer in Columbus, GA
  • Adoption Lawyer in Columbus, GA
    • Adoption of Children in Foster Care
    • Foreign Adoptions: Bringing Your Child Home to Georgia
    • Locating a Birth Parent or Adopted Child in Georgia
    • The Adoption Home Study: What Georgia Families Should Expect
  • Alimony and Spousal Support Lawyer in Columbus, GA
  • Child Custody Lawyer in Columbus, GA
    • Child Custody Evaluations in Georgia: What to Expect
    • How Georgia Courts View Child Custody Plans
    • Moving With a Child in Georgia: Relocation, PCS Orders and Custody for Fort Benning Families
    • Parenting Plans and Joint Custody in Georgia
  • Child Support Lawyer in Columbus, GA
    • Georgia’s 2026 Child Support Changes: The Parenting Time Adjustment and Low-Income Adjustment
    • Post-Decree Modifications
  • Child Visitation Lawyer in Columbus, GA
  • Contempt and Enforcement of Divorce, Custody and Support Orders in Georgia
  • Divorce Lawyer in Columbus, GA
    • Abandonment and Desertion as Grounds for Divorce in Georgia
    • Annulment in Georgia: When a Marriage Can Be Declared Void
    • Contemplating a Divorce in Georgia: What to Know Before You File
    • Contested Divorce in Georgia: What to Expect From Discovery to the Final Ruling
    • Dividing Military Retired Pay in a Divorce
    • Division of Marital Property in a Georgia Divorce
    • Divorce and Debts: Who Pays What in a Georgia Divorce
    • Filing for Divorce in Georgia: Step by Step
    • Foreclosures in a Georgia Divorce
    • Georgia Absolute Divorce: What It Means to End a Marriage Completely
    • Infidelity and Divorce in Georgia
    • Legal Separation, the Divorce Petition, and Fees in Georgia
    • Military Divorce and Related Family Law Issues
    • Pre-Trial Motions in a Georgia Divorce
    • Uncontested Divorce Lawyer in Columbus, GA
    • What Is an At-Fault Divorce in Georgia?
  • Family Law in Harris, Chattahoochee, Talbot, Marion and Taylor Counties
  • Family Violence Protective Orders in Columbus, GA
  • Grandparent Visitation Rights in Georgia: A Guide for Columbus Families
  • Legitimation and Paternity in Columbus, GA: A Guide for Unmarried Fathers
  • Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements in Georgia
• Military Divorce Lawyer Serving Columbus, GA and Fort Benning
  • Army Regulation 608-99: The Support a Soldier Owes Before a Court Order
  • Divorce While Deployed or Stationed Overseas: A Georgia Guide for Military Families
• Military Lawyer and Court-Martial Defense Attorney
  • Administrative Separation Boards
  • Article 15/NJP
  • Courts Martial
  • Discharge Upgrade Requests
  • General Court-Martial
  • Letters of Reprimand
  • Military Medical Malpractice
  • Military Records Correction
  • Special Court-Martial
• Personal Injury Lawyer in Columbus, GA
  • Car Accident Lawyer in Columbus, GA: Car, Bus, Pedestrian and Bicycle Crashes
    • Motorcycle Accident Lawyer in Columbus, GA
    • Truck Accident Lawyer in Columbus, GA
  • Catastrophic Injuries in Georgia: Brain, Spinal Cord, Burn and Fracture Claims
    • Slip and Fall and Premises Liability in Columbus, GA
  • Defective Product Injuries in Georgia
  • Georgia Workers’ Compensation: A Guide for Columbus Workers
  • Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect in Columbus, GA
  • Wrongful Death Claims in Georgia: A Guide for Columbus Families

Mediation and Collaborative Divorce

• Divorce Mediation and Collaborative Divorce in Columbus, GA

Questions Answered

• Who Gets the House in a Georgia Divorce?
• How Much Does a Divorce Cost in Georgia?
• Holiday Parenting Time in Georgia: How Thanksgiving and Christmas Schedules Work
• Is Georgia a Community Property State?
• The 10/10 Rule Explained: Military Retirement and Divorce
• The Survivor Benefit Plan Deadline in a Military Divorce
• VA Disability Pay and Divorce in Georgia
• Dividing a 401(k), Pension or TSP in a Georgia Divorce
• Am I Responsible for My Spouse’s Debt in Georgia?
• Scot Sikes: A Battle-Tested Columbus, GA Divorce Lawyer

About the Firm

• Firm Profile: Attorney Scot Sikes
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• Client Testimonials
• Columbus, GA and Fort Benning Family Law FAQ
• Legal Insights from the Law Offices of Scot Sikes
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This library is general information about Georgia law, not legal advice for your situation.