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Q: What can I do if the NCP is over $20,000 behind in child support in Georgia?
I live in Georgia and the non-custodial parent (NCP) is over $20,000 behind in child support payments. It has been almost 2 years since they last made a payment, even though there is an existing court order for enforcement. I have also tried requesting appointments with local child support... View More 
Alake Colwell Furlow
answered on Jul 19, 2026
answered on Jul 19, 2026
You can always hire a private attorney to file a contempt action on your behalf. A private attorney can assist you with obtaining a judgment and with post judgment collections to attempt to collect on that judgment. They can also ask the court for an order of incarceration until a purge amount is... View More
Q: What happens to child support when one child turns 18?
I have a child support order in Georgia stating that payments continue "until each child" reaches the age of majority. One of two children has turned 18 and graduated high school. We have a final order in place, but there's a disagreement about the future payment amounts. My... View More
Alake Colwell Furlow
answered on Jul 19, 2026
answered on Jul 19, 2026
No, a child support ordered amount does not just reduce by half if one child ages out of child support. You will continue to pay the amount on your Order until the Court modifies that Order. Thus, you will need to file for a modification to have the child support recalculated based off of the... View More
Q: How can I maintain visitation after mother PCS to Louisiana from Georgia?
I am the father of two young children who are not yet school-aged. Currently, I have court-ordered visitation, which includes every other weekend, Wednesdays during non-weekend weeks, two-week alternating blocks for the summer, and alternating holidays. The children's mother is planning to PCS... View More
Alake Colwell Furlow
answered on Jul 19, 2026
answered on Jul 19, 2026
Normally it is part of a court order that prior to relocating with minor children, the custodial parent has to notify the non-custodial parent in writing of their intent to relocate. That gives the non-custodial parent a chance to file for a modification prior to the relocation of the primary... View More
Q: Can unauthorized lab charges be added to an ongoing lawsuit?
I've been charged $5,500 for a lab test my provider ordered without my consent in Michigan. Initially, I was informed that my sample was insufficient for the test. Later, the office indicated they "fixed" the issue but never discussed this with me before ordering the test again. I... View More
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jul 19, 2026
answered on Jul 19, 2026
A Michigan attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for almost two weeks. It could depend on what legal theory of the lawsuit is. It could be relevant in a med mal case involving the doctrine of informed consent. It could be relevant in an arbitration involving an insurance denial... View More
Q: How can I stop interference with my healthcare in Missouri?
I believe someone is interfering with my healthcare, and it's impacting my treatment in Missouri. I'm seeking assistance to understand why this interference is happening and how I can legally stop it. How can I proceed to investigate this interference and protect my rights to receive... View More
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jul 19, 2026
answered on Jul 19, 2026
A Missouri attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for almost two weeks. If something is jeopardizing the continuity of your healthcare, a starting point might checking with your insurance carrier - in terms maintaining the policy, processing your premiums, reviewing claims in... View More
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