Divorce is a legal process with consequences that extend well beyond the final order. Decisions made about property, retirement accounts, support, and custody shape the financial and personal realities of both parties for years to come. The attorney you choose should be someone who understands those stakes and prepares accordingly.
Childs & Curreli Trial Attorneys represents individuals in divorce and family law matters across Georgia. Wes Childs leads the firm's divorce practice, bringing more than a decade of complex civil litigation experience to a practice area where that depth is rare. The same trial-focused preparation that defines the firm's personal injury work applies here — organized, deliberate, and built around your long-term interests.
Most divorce attorneys come from a family law background. Wes Childs comes from complex civil litigation, where preparing for court is not a last resort but a working standard.
That background translates directly into the divorce context:
Many divorce attorneys in Georgia settle every case because litigation is unfamiliar territory. Childs & Curreli litigates when litigation serves the client. That posture alone changes how the other side approaches the table.
Hiring a divorce attorney does not mean choosing a war strategy. Childs & Curreli operates from a core belief: the right approach is proportional to the circumstances, the assets involved, and the relationship between the parties after the case closes.
Where children are involved, the decisions made now affect a co-parenting relationship that continues long after the divorce is finalized. Where significant assets are at stake, the cost of a poorly negotiated agreement can far exceed the cost of careful legal representation up front.
The goal is to serve the client today and the client five years from now.
That means the firm does not push toward litigation for its own sake. It also means the firm does not steer clients toward quick settlements that trade long-term security for short-term simplicity. Our strategy aligns with what the client actually needs, not a formula.
Childs & Curreli is intentionally structured as a small firm. Clients in divorce matters work directly with the attorneys who accept their cases.
When you hire the firm:
Divorce cases often involve questions that arise between scheduled appointments. Clients are not left waiting for a call back from someone unfamiliar with their file. That kind of consistent access matters in a process that can feel unpredictable.
No two divorce matters are identical. Representation is built around the specific circumstances of each client.
The firm handles matters involving:
Even in uncontested cases, a brief consultation with an attorney can identify issues involving property, retirement accounts, or support that the parties may not have considered. Short-term savings on legal fees can create long-term complications that are far more costly to resolve.
Divorce representation involves ongoing legal work, and clients deserve to understand what that work costs and what it is accomplishing. The billing discipline developed over years of defense firm practice carries directly into the divorce context.
Clients receive itemized billing in clear increments. Monthly visibility into fees and progress is a standard part of the relationship, not something that has to be requested. The goal is to ensure that every dollar spent reflects tangible movement in the case.
Divorce can be emotionally difficult. It can also be expensive if it is not managed with clear strategy and honest communication. Wes Childs and Christy Curreli provide candid assessments of where a case stands, what options are available, and what each path realistically involves in terms of time, cost, and outcome.
Where a matter is straightforward, that is communicated clearly. Where complications exist involving assets, support, or custody, those are identified early so that the client can make informed decisions rather than discovering problems after agreements are signed.
That straightforward approach reflects how this firm was built: aligned values, deliberate preparation, and strategy shaped by the client's goals.
If you are facing a divorce and want direct access to an attorney who brings genuine litigation discipline to family law, Childs & Curreli Trial Attorneys are ready to listen.
Tell the firm what outcome matters most to you. They will outline the path forward and give you a candid assessment of what pursuing it involves.
Georgia is an equitable distribution state, which means marital property is divided fairly but not necessarily equally. Courts consider factors including the length of the marriage, each spouse's financial contributions, and the future needs of both parties. What counts as marital property versus separate property (assets brought into the marriage or received as gifts or inheritance) is often a central dispute. The firm reviews asset classifications carefully at the outset to ensure that the client's position is accurately presented.
Legal representation is not required for an uncontested divorce, but it is worth serious consideration before proceeding without one. Even when both parties agree on the general terms, the specifics of how property is divided, how retirement accounts are handled, and how support obligations are structured can have significant long-term consequences. A brief consultation with an attorney can identify issues the parties may not have recognized, and the cost of that review is typically far less than correcting a problem after the agreement is signed.
The firm approaches custody with the same proportional strategy that governs all divorce work. Where parents can reach a reasonable agreement on parenting arrangements, that outcome is generally better for everyone involved, particularly children. Where meaningful disputes exist, the firm advocates for the client's position clearly and effectively. In either situation, the decisions made about custody and parenting time are approached with an eye toward the long-term relationship between the parents and the wellbeing of the children.
It is important to have your own representation in place as soon as possible. Once your spouse is represented, that attorney's obligation runs entirely to your spouse, not to you. Agreements reached without independent legal review can lock in terms that are difficult or impossible to modify later. The firm can be retained quickly, and initial letters establishing representation can go out promptly after the fee agreement is signed.
Georgia requires a minimum 30-day waiting period after the divorce petition is filed before a final order can be entered. Beyond that, the timeline depends on whether the matter is contested, the complexity of the assets involved, and how cooperative both parties are in the process. Uncontested divorces with straightforward assets can often be resolved relatively quickly. Contested matters, particularly those involving significant property or custody disputes, typically take longer. The firm provides realistic timeline expectations early so that clients can plan accordingly.
Yes. The firm represents divorce clients throughout Middle Georgia and statewide. Many aspects of divorce representation can be handled remotely, and clients are not required to travel to the Macon office for routine matters. The firm is familiar with courts across the region and equipped to handle cases wherever in Georgia the client is located.
