Leo Hughes

Practicing general civil law for over 30 years, now specialized in uncontested divorces and low-conflict divorces, designed to deliver maximum value to my clients. Excellent reviews on Avvo for my personalized, efficient service. 13 years of experience mediating family law cases; conducted Cobb County sponsored family law workshops. Member of the Cobb County Family Law Section.

Potomac School of Law

J.D. (1980) | International Law

1976 - 1980

Activities: Editor-in-Chief of the Potomac Law School Journal

Owner and Principal

The Hughes Law Office

Current

Certificate of Appreciation

Cobb County Family Law Workshop

2013

A thank you for the family law workshops I conducted helping pro se clients navigate the family law judicial system.

State Bar of Georgia  # 376125

Member

Current

Cobb County Family Law Section

Current

Georgia

Since 1981

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Q. Good morning. I am currently seeking to divorce my wife but I live in Georgia and she lives in Florida.

December 15, 2022

A: If this is an uncontested divorce without children, i.e., you are in agreement on all issues, then you could file in Georgia and she could sign a waiver of jurisdiction and venue. If it's a contested divorce or the children are in Florida, FL has jurisdiction.

Q. Does my mother have any grounds for not returning my child after I revoke the power of attorney given to her previously?

June 19, 2021

A: The POA is likely invalid. Only a judge can assign or reassign custody.

Q. When our kids go to their dad he doesn't make them shower or brush their teeth. What can I do to fix this?

December 20, 2020

A: I doubt the court will intervene to modify custody or find the father in contempt. The children’s welfare is not at stake for lack of bathing and brushing their teeth, although I understand the situation is concerning.