Questions Answered by Beverly L. Cohen
1 Answer | Asked in Divorce Law for Georgia 11 days ago
Generally, no, but it may also depend on what terms you want to change. Certain terms and provisions can be changed by filing a modification action. Provisions for Alimony, child support, custody, and visitation can be modified if certain requirements are ...
1 Answer | Asked in Divorce Law for Georgia 21 days ago
I do not understand the question. Can you explain how the mother has cancelled child support and what you mean by threatening to turn it back?
1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Georgia 30 days ago
Unfortunately, you have not asked a legal question that can be answered here. Modification of child support is based upon a change in the income and/or financial status of either parent since the previous order for child support. The modification must also ...
1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Georgia on Apr 18, 2013
There is no law on the issue. How long a child can be left alone would depend on the age and maturity of the child.
1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Georgia on Apr 17, 2013
Whether or not the will is valid will be up to the probate judge in the county where your mother was living at the time of her death.
1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Georgia on Apr 18, 2013
In Georgia, child support cannot be awarded retroactively. What the father can be liable for is the reasonable expenses of the child from the date of birth until the time child support is awarded.
1 Answer | Asked in Divorce Law for Georgia 30 days ago
Georgia law requires child support to continue until the child turns 18. However, if the child turns 18 before the child has graduated from high school, child support must continue until the child graduates but not past the age of 20. My advice is to read ...
1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Georgia on Mar 8, 2013
In Georgia, a parent cannot voluntarily give up their parental rights to a child unless the child is being adopted by someone else such as when a child is being adopted by a step-parent. The only other time parental rights can be terminated is when the ...
1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Georgia on Apr 6, 2013
The termination of parental rights is a serious issue and should not to be taken lightly. Before taking any action yourself, I suggest you seek the advice of an attorney who can review the petition and advise you accordingly.
1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Georgia on Apr 16, 2013
For up to six months after you and your wife separated, the divorce can be filed in the county where the marital residence was located. Since your wife left only two weeks ago, if you are still living in the same county where the marital residence was ...
2 Answers | Asked in Divorce Law for Georgia on Apr 4, 2013
Your question cannot be answered here because it depends on too many other things. The best advice I can give you is to consult with an attorney. If you have already been served with the complaint for divorce, consider whatever she is asking for in the ...
1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Georgia on Mar 12, 2013
You may be able to find out the answers to some of your questions from the probate court in the county where you live including the whether the Nevada guardianship papers are valid in Georgia. If you need representation, the probate court may also be ...
1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Georgia on Apr 3, 2013
Unless domestic violence is an issue, DO NOT move out of the marital residence and leave your children with your spouse. Doing so will jeopardize your ability to be awarded custody. From the conduct you have described, your husband is a bully. Do you ...
1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Georgia on Mar 21, 2013
A common law marriage is valid in Georgia only if the relationship was entered into prior to January 1, 1997. There are three requirements for a valid common law marriage: 1. The parties must have the capacity to enter into a contract; 2. The parties must ...
1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Georgia on Apr 5, 2013
Your question is not as simple to answer as it seems. In recent years, the subject has been a hot topic in courtrooms throughout Georgia. The simple answer is yes; if a former spouse fails to refinance the mortgage on the former marital residence within ...
1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Georgia on Apr 6, 2013
Many court web sites have downloadable forms for various types of actions such as divorce and name change. The county web sites where you are more likely to find the forms you are seeking are in large metropolitan areas such as Fulton, DeKalb, Cobb, and ...
1 Answer | Asked in Divorce Law for Georgia on Apr 6, 2013
Generally, the only place to find a pro bono lawyer is through a program such as Legal Aid, Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers, or a program through the bar association in the county where you live. If you live in Cherokee County, I suggest you contact the local ...
1 Answer | Asked in Divorce Law for Georgia on Mar 12, 2013
Each attorney sets their own fees for contested and uncontested divorces. Some attorneys charge a flat fee and some charge an hourly fee. I do not know what you mean by "uncontested." Almost everyone wants an uncontested divorce but a divorce is ...
1 Answer | Asked in Divorce Law for Georgia on Mar 20, 2013
That refers to an Income Deduction Order for child support requiring the non-custodial parent's employer to withhold the child child support from the wages and to send the the child support payment directly to the custodial parent. In your case, the ...
1 Answer | Asked in Divorce Law for Georgia on Mar 24, 2013
Your wife will win on the SS issue because her right to receive half of your SS is not an issue in a divorce. Her right to half of your SS depends on her meeting the eligibility requirements under SS. The benefits to which you are entitled will not be ...