About Stearns-Montgomery & Proctor

Protecting Family & Finances Since 1988

Stearns-Montgomery & Proctor Family Law Attorneys

Few events in life are as painful or stressful as a divorce, especially when there is a dispute over child custody or spousal support. Even the best situation may offer only partial solutions in terms of the best interests of children and parents. When confronted with the issues in a divorce, it is important to have a lawyer on your side who cares.

Aggressively Pursuing Client Goals

Many family law attorneys promote themselves as aggressive trial lawyers willing to fight until the bitter end. This approach can be strategically and fiscally irresponsible, as the vast majority of divorce and family law issues are resolved without a trial. You owe it to yourself to preserve your assets when possible, but be ready to fight when necessary. Our family law attorneys and divorce lawyers work closely with you to understand your unique needs, review your rights and options, consider creative alternatives, and prepare a sound legal strategy. Then we will fight aggressively to protect your interests and pursue your goals. Contact us to set up a consultation with a caring family law attorney.

Compassionate and Caring Divorce Lawyers

At Stearns-Montgomery and Proctor, our team of experienced, efficient attorneys understands the dynamics of divorce and family law, as well as the emotional aspects of these life-changing events. Clients appreciate the personalized attention from our divorce lawyers, and they often rave about our practical advice and unique team approach. With offices in Atlanta and Marietta, our family law attorneys focus on promoting the best interests of children, husbands, wives, mothers, fathers and grandparents in the Marietta and Atlanta metropolitan area.

Experienced Family Law Attorneys

Divorce Lawyers: Our experienced divorce lawyers provide a wide range of services including the division of marital property and business interests, drafting prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, settlement agreements and alternative dispute resolution, child support and child custody arrangements, and alimony and spousal support agreements (including spousal maintenance and alimony awards).

Child Support and Child Custody: Our family law attorneys help clients with child support guidelines, temporary custody, legal and physical child custody and modification of child support and child custody orders.

Alimony and Spousal Support: Our divorce lawyers provide services including spousal maintenance, spousal support and alimony awards.

Paternity and Father's Rights: Our family law attorneys provide services including paternity tests, orders for child support and visitation.

Domestic violence: Our family law attorneys provide help with restraining orders and defense of those accused of domestic violence for advantage in family law cases.

Collaborative Divorce Attorneys: We have collaborative divorce lawyers who are trained in collaborative divorce and mediation.

Father's Rights: In additional to mothers seeking child support, our family law attorneys represent a number of fathers who want to be more involved in their children's lives.

Other Services: Our family law attorneys and divorce lawyers also help with support and custody appeals, and provide misdemeanor and felony criminal defense, including of DUI-DWI and traffic offenses.

 

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Child Custody
Posted by anonymous
May 10, 2024
Hired Law Firm

Mr,Matthew Midget is an Excellent Attorney asset for SM&P for Child custody and Child support cases. He is knowledgeable and Experienced. As from his profile he has a military based background, He will talk to his client very straight forward. He will not give you fake promises. At the same time he will give you very clear advise and won't get you confused. He is a great fighter at the court room on your side. If you are looking for some strong personality to speak up for you in courtroom with some real truth data- Mr,Matthew is the man. If you have any child custody or Child support case then just keep in mind about 2k per month until your case last. The firm itself is a bit pricy, but I believe they are pretty reasonable compare to others. I would definitely recommend them for your legal needs for sure. Specially tons of Thank you to Mr,Matthew. God Bless.

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
March 02, 2018
Hired Law Firm

I retained Shana Pennywell for a highly contested family law matter. I was impressed with how well prepared she was given the fact that I retained her less than 24 hours before a scheduled court hearing. Ms. Pennywell appeared in court armed with extensive case law to support my position and was very aggressive when advocating for me in my family law matter. Ms. Pennywell also drove me to the airport after court due to the fact that I flew in for the hearing. I highly recommend this attorney.

 
Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
February 25, 2018
Hired Law Firm

I had the pleasure to work with Lance Dutton. After 14years in a marriage and finding out about an affair, I found myself in a bad situation. From the time that we met,I was confident that he had the experience to deal with my family violence case. I thought it was something that was simple & would go away. After rotating in the court for 2 rescheduled sessions, I hired Lance. He was professional and ensured that my case was handled in a timely and professional matter. I thank God for Lance!

 
Child Custody
Posted by anonymous
July 25, 2017
Hired Law Firm

There is uniqueness in this team's attitude, professionalism, and character. I used this firm in 2015 for a divorce involving child custody and again in 2017 to make some adjustments. In comparison to other cases, mine was simple/routine. However it was an enormous worry of mine and I appreciate the attention/professionalism shown by Mrs. Shana Pennywel. The true concern shown from the entire firm before ever discussing cost gave me a sense of comfort that I would be well represented.

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
May 16, 2016
Hired Law Firm

5 stars are not enough to rank this wonderful attorney and truthfully, my words cannot deliver the same kind of justice to Lance Dutton that he delivered to my family. To say we are satisfied is an understatement! He deserves more credit and recognition than mere words offer. Lance is an extremely talented, knowledgeable and diligent attorney with a rare knowledge of where family law and criminal law intersect. He LOVES the law and is not afraid to fight for his client's rights!

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
August 19, 2014
Hired Law Firm

I worked with Jennifer Brown at this Law Firm. She is warm, puts you at ease, and works hard for you. I was involved in a long, drawn out divorce and sought Jennifer's help almost two years in the process. I fully credit her with helping me finalize things, keep my children safe, and ultimately make sure the judges were made aware of the antics of my ex-husband.
Her paralegal, Lynn Congdon, works hard as well. Together she and Jennifer are a great team!

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
January 13, 2013
Hired Law Firm

I just want to say Thank you to Jennifer Johnson for her quick responses and professional ability to handle my situation. She was very thorough while working on my case in a very short time. I would recommend her to everyone. Thank you Jennifer!

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
October 24, 2012
Hired Law Firm

We feel so blessed to have been represented by Jennifer. She made an otherwise overwhelming situation tolerable. Knowing that we have not only incredibly competent representation, but someone who cared about us and our case, made all the difference in the world. Being able to assure the kids that they would be here, with us, being cared for, was the best gift we could have received! Thank you seems such a cliche thing to say, when you have without a doubt changed our lives.

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
October 09, 2012
Hired Law Firm

I cannot thank Ryan enough for his help in getting me through the worse time of my life, my divorce. The divorce process lasted some 20 months. During the first few months, I went through two other attorneys before finding Ryan. With his guidance we were able to strategically focus our resources of time & money where it would be most beneficial. My wife out spent me 3 to 1 and she lost. Her attorneys were predatory but Ryan always had my best interests in mind.

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
October 03, 2012
Hired Law Firm

I had never dealt with a legal matter until I had to seek representation for Child Custody. My attorney, Ms. Farmer was a class act in the court room. She was intimately acquainted with my case, she prepared me with court room etiquette, and she collaborated with me so that we were prepared for anything. She is organized, informed and maintains her composure when faced with an unscrupulous opposing counsel.
I would highly recommend Ms. Farmer as a family attorney.

 

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Areas of Law

  • Family Law 7
    • Child Support
    • Child Custody
    • Adoption
    • Domestic Violence
    • Divorce
    • Alimony & Spousal Support
    • Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements
  • Domestic Partnerships
  • Criminal Law 1
    • Criminal Proceedings
  • Appellate Practice 1
    • Appeals
  • Fathers Rights 1
    • Paternity & Father's Rights

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    1988

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