Family Law
when you need someone on your side
Covington's top rated family law firm
Resolving family conflict with wisdom and compassion
Family law cases are emotional and almost always cause a lot of anxiety and stress. Many cases end up being complex and highly contested, especially ones involving children or assets. We know every case is unique, so we develop an individualized legal strategy to help our clients emerge legally and emotionally healthy. Drawing from over 20 years of experience, Teri L. Doepke knows how to be both aggressive and diplomatic — intuitively knowing what strategy will result in the best outcome for you.
Practice Areas
Divorce
Good legal counsel is valuable even in an uncontested divorce where both parties agree to terms of the settlement before the case is filed. However, in a contested divorce, where the parties are not in agreement, an experienced attorney is crucial to negotiate a full and favorable solution to issues of child custody and support, visitation, alimony and a division of the assets and debt accrued during the marriage. At the Doepke Law Firm, LLC we evaluate each case and develop a strategy to achieve the best outcome possible, while protecting our client’s emotional well-being through the entire process.
Legitimation
Men, did you know that being the biological father, and even signing the birth certificate, does not establish you as the father of your child under Georgia law? If you are not married to the mother of your child, then you must go through a legal process to be declared their father. This process is called Legitimation. It grants fathers important legal rights to custody and visitation with their children, and gives children rights to inherit from their father. Whether contested or uncontested, it is important that fathers seek experienced legal counsel to file for Legitimation in a timely manner. Don’t delay and miss your opportunity; trust the Doepke Law Firm, LLC to help you secure a lifetime relationship with your child.
Child Support/Custody
It is common for the circumstances of one or both parents to change such that custody, visitation time, and/or child support need to be reconsidered and modified. These actions are often highly contested and stressful, not only because children are involved, but also because entire families, finances, jobs, living arrangements, and lifestyles are affected. Teri L. Doepke understands both the laws and the dynamics involved in order to successfully negotiate these modifications for your family.
Adoption
Growing your family through adoption is a wonderful life change. Whether you are adopting as a step-parent, a second parent, through family placement, foster care placement, or domestic/private adoption, the Doepke Law Firm, LLC has the knowledge and experience to efficiently handle the entire legal process for you.
Good legal counsel is valuable even in an uncontested divorce where both parties agree to terms of the settlement before the case is filed. However, in a contested divorce, where the parties are not in agreement, an experienced attorney is crucial to negotiate a full and favorable solution to issues of child custody and support, visitation, alimony and a division of the assets and debt accrued during the marriage. At the Doepke Law Firm, LLC, we evaluate each case and develop a strategy to achieve the best outcome possible, while protecting our client’s emotional well-being through the entire process.
Men, did you know that being the biological father, and even signing the birth certificate, does not establish you as the father of your child under Georgia law? If you are not married to the mother of your child, then you must go through a legal process to be declared their father. This process is called Legitimation. It grants fathers important legal rights to custody and visitation with their children, and gives children rights to inherit from their father. Whether contested or uncontested, it is important that fathers seek experienced legal counsel to file for Legitimation in a timely manner. Don’t delay and miss your opportunity; trust the Doepke Law Firm, LLC to help you secure a lifetime relationship with your child.
It is common for the circumstances of one or both parents to change such that custody, visitation time, and/or child support need to be reconsidered and modified. These actions are often highly contested and stressful, not only because children are involved, but also because entire families, finances, jobs, living arrangements, and lifestyles are affected. Teri L. Doepke understands both the laws and the dynamics involved in order to successfully negotiate these modifications for your family.
Growing your family through adoption is a wonderful life change. Whether you are adopting as a step-parent, a second parent, through family placement, foster care placement, or domestic/private adoption, the Doepke Law Firm, LLC has the knowledge and experience to efficiently handle the entire legal process for you.
Don’t be afraid to ask.
When it comes to emotional family law matters, nothing helps to relieve anxiety more than knowing the facts and your choices. You need to feel comfortable asking your lawyer any questions that come to mind before and during negotiations. We are here to advocate for you and answer all your questions. Check out our FAQ’s and you will probably find answers to many of the questions on your mind now, then contact our office and let us help resolve your family legal matters in the best way possible.
