DIVORCE AND LEGITIMATION

FLIC offers free, limited help to people representing themselves in divorce or legitimation actions. Before filing your divorce or legitimation, it is strongly recommended you get the advice or representation of a lawyer. If you cannot afford a lawyer, and you must represent yourself, call FLIC for assistance.

Some Important Things to Remember:

• In Hall County, if you are representing yourself in a divorce, the Judge’s office will not give you a final hearing date until you have had your paperwork reviewed by a FLIC staff member. (There may be limited exceptions to this requirement. Please speak to a FLIC staff member for more information.)

Getting an Appointment:

• Appointments are FREE. However, they must be scheduled in advance in order to allow sufficient time to review your information.
• Appointments are available only to individuals who live in Hall or Dawson County or are eligible to file in Hall or Dawson County.
• Be sure to call the office to schedule your appointment and to find out more about the required paperwork and filing fees.
• To obtain an appointment with a member of the FLIC Review Staff, you will need to complete and return an Appointment Request Form This can be accessed by visiting our Forms and Links tab.
• To obtain an appointment with a FLIC Attorney, you will need to complete additional consultation paperwork and qualify financially along with the Appointment Request Form.
• Being thorough and complete in your paperwork is important for speedy processing, as wait times for appointments can be lengthy.
• Completed Appointment Request Forms can be emailed to nejcflic@hallcounty.org or returned in person at the Hall County Courthouse FLIC office on the 3^rd Floor.
• Once your form(s) has been received, you will be contacted with instructions and an appointment time.

GUARDIAN AD LITEM

The NEJC Guardian ad Litem (GAL) Program recruits and assists volunteer GALs for Hall and Dawson County Superior Court cases where child custody and parenting time are disputed and the Court requires special assistance. GALs are appointed by the court in individual cases to serve as factfinders and to represent the best interests of the child(ren).

What does a Guardian ad Litem do?

• GALs will interview, visit, and attend meetings with the parties/children involved in the case.
• GALs submit their findings and recommendations to the court.
• GALs complete follow-up assignments as ordered by the court.

How can I volunteer to be a Guardian ad Litem?

• You must be an attorney in good standing and have an interest in serving.
• You must complete an accepted training program.
• Contact the NEJC GAL office at (770) 533-7757.

FORMS AND LINKS

In no event will any court staff (including, but not limited to, the Court Administrator, Clerk of Court, or any person contributing to the development of this information, forms or instructions) be liable for any damages resulting from their use. These forms may or may not be appropriate for your particular case. In addition, due to the changing nature of the law, the information in these instructions and forms may be or become outdated. While we make every attempt to provide up-to-date information, it is your responsibility to review any statutes (laws) mentioned in the packets to make sure the forms are current. It is strongly recommended that you obtain the services of an attorney.

By accessing any of the forms below you acknowledge that you understand the information stated above. If you do not understand this notice, please contact a FLIC representative at (770) 531-2463 or (770) 533-7757 before proceeding.

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