Family Law Workshops
Free workshops for people handling their own divorce, paternity/legitimation, contempt or child support modification case.
Flint Circuit
Henry County Workshop
A joint venture of the Flint Judicial Circuit Superior Court, the Henry County Bar Association and Georgia Legal Services.
Workshops are currently held online from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Dates are listed on the Griffin Circuit Family Law Workshop website.
To register: call (770) 288-8448, stop by the Henry County ADR Office at 337 Phillips Drive in McDonough, or register online.
Register online (Henry County)Griffin Circuit
Fayette County Workshop
A joint venture of the Griffin Judicial Circuit Superior Court, the Fayette County Bar Association and the ADR Program.
Workshops are currently held online from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Dates are listed on the Griffin Circuit Family Law Workshop website.
To register: call (770) 228-3758, stop by the ADR Office at 141 W. Solomon Street, Suite 200 in Griffin, or register online.
Register online (griffinflw.org)What is the Family Law Workshop?
In the State of Georgia, individuals may file court actions without the benefit of legal representation; however, those individuals are responsible for knowing and following appropriate court procedures and processes. By law, court staff cannot give legal advice to self-represented people. To assist individuals who choose not to proceed with traditional legal representation, the groups above have joined together to offer the Family Law Workshop.
How do I register?
While there is no cost to attend, space is extremely limited, so pre-registration is required to attend and reserve your spot. Both the Henry County and Fayette County workshops are open to residents of any county.
What does the workshop cover?
This workshop will assist you with cases involving divorce, paternity and legitimation, contempt, and modification (child support only). Navigating the legal system can be extremely difficult. Each case is individualized by its own set of facts; however, there are some basic rules that all cases must follow, which this workshop will address. No workshop can teach you everything you need to know about representing yourself, but this workshop is designed to answer basic questions such as:
- What information do I need in order to file?
- Are there mandatory forms that I need?
- How do I schedule my case for a hearing?
- What are the operating procedures of the court?