Family law, handled with care
Guiding Georgia families through change with compassion and strength.
Divorce, custody, and family matters are among life's hardest transitions. For more than a decade, Merritt Family Law has helped people in Marietta and across metro Atlanta move forward with clarity and dignity.
Confidential, no-pressure consultations
“Our job is to lift the legal weight off your shoulders, so you can focus on your family and your future.”
— Claire Merritt, Founder
Whatever you're facing, you don't have to face it alone.
We take the time to understand your situation, explain your options in plain language, and stand with you every step of the way, whether your path is a quiet agreement or a hard-fought case.
How we help
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Divorce
Whether your divorce is amicable or contested, we help you move forward with clarity, dignity, and a fair outcome.
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Child Custody & Visitation
Your children come first. We help you build a parenting arrangement that protects their well-being and your relationship with them.
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Child Support
We make sure child support is calculated fairly and reflects the real needs of your children.
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Alimony & Spousal Support
Whether you may pay or receive support, we help you understand your rights and reach a fair result.
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Mediation & Collaborative Divorce
A calmer, more private, and often less costly path — resolving matters by agreement rather than in a courtroom.
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Adoption
One of the happiest matters we handle. We guide your family through adoption from first step to final decree.
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Modifications & Enforcement
Life changes. When it does, we help you update or enforce custody, support, and visitation orders.
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Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements
Thoughtful agreements that protect both partners and start a marriage with clarity and honesty.
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Our approach
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Resolution first
We favor mediation and negotiation to reach fair outcomes with less conflict, cost, and stress.
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Ready to protect you
When a case calls for it, we are experienced, prepared litigators who will stand firmly in your corner.
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Children at the center
We help you build arrangements that give your children stability and protect your relationship with them.
Meet our attorneys
All attorneys ›Claire Merritt
Founder & Managing Attorney
Claire founded Merritt Family Law in 2011 with a simple belief: that people going through the hardest moments of their lives deserve a lawyer who is both a fierce advocate and a steady, compassionate guide.
Read profileDaniel Frost
Senior Attorney
Daniel handles the firm’s financially complex matters, from high-asset divorces to support disputes involving business income and self-employment.
Read profileNadia Okonkwo
Associate Attorney
Nadia focuses on custody, adoption, and protective-order matters, and is known for the patience and warmth she brings to families in difficult situations.
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In our clients' words
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“Claire made me feel like a person, not a case file. She was honest about what to expect and fought for a custody arrangement that actually works for my kids.”
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“I dreaded the whole process, but mediation was calmer than I ever imagined. We reached a fair agreement without a courtroom battle, and I could finally breathe.”
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“The team was patient with every question and never made me feel rushed. Our stepparent adoption was the happiest day of our lives, and they made it seamless.”
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“Daniel understood the financial side of my divorce better than anyone. He protected what I had worked for and explained every step in plain language.”
Client names have been changed and testimonials are illustrative examples created for this demonstration site. They do not describe actual clients or matters. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Helpful reading
Straightforward answers to the questions families ask us most.
- What to Expect from Divorce Mediation A calm, practical walk-through of the mediation process, what happens, how to prepare, and why so many families choose it. 5 min read
- Understanding Child Custody in Georgia Legal versus physical custody, how Georgia courts decide, and what a strong parenting plan looks like. 6 min read
- Preparing for Your First Consultation Simple steps to make your first meeting productive, and to leave feeling clearer about the road ahead. 4 min read