Jim Powers Senior Attorney

(678) 626-6047
(770) 854-1008

Jim Powers is a seasoned Georgia divorce and family law attorney with over a decade of trial and litigation experience. He earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Georgia School of Law and began his career as an Assistant District Attorney in multiple Georgia judicial circuits, where he handled felony, domestic violence, and child protection cases.

Before joining Atlanta Divorce Law Group, Mr. Powers represented clients in divorce, child custody, child support, and high-asset family law cases at several well-respected Atlanta firms. Most recently, he served as an Assistant District Attorney in the Northeastern Judicial Circuit, further strengthening his courtroom and negotiation experience.

Outside of work, Jim enjoys spending time with his three dogs, hiking, playing pool, and watching movies and television. He’s also rediscovered his love for reading and writing in recent years—interests that law school temporarily set aside but never erased.

What is my family structure like?

Irish (Powers), grew up Catholic for a bit. I am the second oldest of seven—three brothers and three sisters. Two are biological brothers, and the third became part of the family when he moved in as a teenager. My father lives with two of my sisters, and everyone but one of my younger brothers (and me, obviously) still lives in Michigan; he’s in Arizona.
My wife and I have three wonderful dogs and no plans for children of our own. We love our five nephews and two nieces to bits and get to spoil them often. We’ve been together for 13 years and married for seven.

My favorite Happily Ever After Divorce story

Unfortunately, my father divorcing my mother. He was convinced he would lose the children to my mother, who had substance abuse and mental health issues, so he waited until my youngest sister turned 18. Everyone is happier without her in our lives.

As a divorce attorney, I had a lovely experience with a couple that was simply done fighting. The wife hired me, and we drew up the paperwork. After a few minor changes requested by her husband, the divorce—ending a 10+ year marriage—was finalized within a few months. Both parties are now happily married to other people; I know because I handled the wife’s prenup sometime later.

Jim Powers Senior Attorney

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My favorite Happily Ever After Divorce story