Michael D. Birchmore

As an athlete for 20 years, Mike recognizes the benefits of hard work, proper training and being prepared for the competition. Today, these traits help him achieve winning results for his clients. A graduate of the Walter F. George School of Law at Mercer University, Mike has litigated in a diverse range of law throughout Georgia and has appeared as lead trial counsel in 47 Georgia counties. Mike has served as co-counsel with some of Atlanta's largest firms, and he has also represented family members of some of the best known attorneys in the country. He is an experienced trial attorney representing parties in divorce, alimony, child custody, child support, property division, pre-nuptial agreements, grandparent’s visitation, modifications and legitimations. Mike is especially proud of the fact that lawyers and judges have asked him to represent them in their own personal matters. Mike has been appointed, and has served, as a Special Assistant District Attorney, a Special Master, and has been appointed by the Courts as a Guardian ad Litem for children and the elderly. Additionally, Mike has been rated confidentially and independently by other attorneys through the Martindale-Hubbell attorney rating process as having an exemplary reputation, a high professional standing and a well-established practice with a significant client base. He has received the highest rating through this same process regarding his ethical standards evidencing his adherence to professional standards of conduct, ethics, reliability, diligence and other attributes relevant to the discharge of his professional responsibilities. In 2005, the Georgia Judicial Nominating Commission recommended Mike to Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue as being "Well Qualified" to be a Superior Court Judge in the state, and in 2015 he began hosting the radio show "Ask the Lawyer" heard in four states.

Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law

J.D. (1990) | Law

1987 - 1990

Lipscomb University

B.S. (1987) | Accounting / Economics

Guardian ad Litem (GAL)

Superior Courts of Georgia

Current

Special Assistant District Attorney

Superior Courts of Georgia

Current

Special Master

Superior Courts of Georgia

Current

Attorney at Law

Georgia Lawyer

1990 - Current

Mediator & Arbitrator

GA Office of Dispute Resolution

2008

Georgia State Bar

Member

1990 - Current

Georgia

State Bar of Georgia

Since 1990

Tennessee

Board of Professional Responsibility of the Supreme Court of Tennessee

2000-2012

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Family Law

Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law

Divorce

Contested Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce

Arbitration & Mediation

Family Arbitration

• Custody Disputes
• Hearings & Trials
• Child Custody & Child Support Modifications
• Divorce & Separation
• Legitimation Actions

Q. I currently reside in Georgia. What paperwork is required to allow my son to live in with his father for a school year?

11 May 2021

A: As Mr. Jordan explained, there is not enough information given for us to be able to provide a competent response. I would tell you that if the father resides outside the state of Georgia, if your son lives with him for six (6) months, the jurisdiction of the case would swing away from GA to the other state. If this happens, the next litigation in which you might be involved would take place in the other state. You should not make any (as in not a single one) decisions about this until you have met and spoken with a good child custody attorney.

Q. Is my retirement pension a part of the assets that would be split with my husband if we divorce?

11 May 2021

A: Yes. The portion of the retirement which accrued to you while you were married will be considered "marital property." Thus, it will be subject to an equitable division. This being said, however, in every case there is typically an issue which takes the case a different direction. To know for certain about your particular situation, you should meet with a divorce attorney to discuss the specific facts of your case.

Q. If the CCRS state that HOA Board of Directors "shall appoint an ARC" can the Board decide not to do so and act as ARC

7 May 2021

A: Provided there is no specific prohibition regarding the HOABOD being the ARC, then probably. In undertaking the responsibility of the ARC, the HOABOD have essentially appointed themselves. Do I believe this is best for everyone? Probably not.