In GA, I was told that spousal support and other financial responsibilities are not on the table during divorce when the married couple has no biological children together.
answered on Dec 3, 2022
What you were told is not true. Spousal support is not dependent on children being born and raised during the marriage. It is the spouse's need and the other spouse's ability to pay, among other factors.
She is currently incarcerated for elder abuse and several other charges, none of which have been waived. I can reveal more history as needed to receive an answer. I am writing this myself with no prompting from another person. I am totally independent, pay my own mortgage, bills, etcetera.
answered on Dec 3, 2022
The only way for you to "disown" her is to have a well-prepared Will excluding from being your heir. If you don't have a well-prepared will, she will be entitled to a portion of your estate.
answered on Nov 29, 2022
Marriage between the parents renders the children legitimate and establishes the father's relationship to the children.
My ex husband and I have had joint custody of my daughter since we divorced 7 years ago. However, I have had primary custody of her legally. My daughter has expressed interest in living with her dad during the week, which is fine, as long as I still have my time with her. I have always had her... Read more »
answered on Sep 25, 2022
Child support will be recalculated based on income and other factors. I can't say whether you will or will not owe child support.
answered on Sep 25, 2022
I'm assuming your husband is your daughter's step-father. The biological and legal father's parental rights must be terminated as part of an adoption. These are very complicated matters that require representation by an attorney.
answered on Sep 25, 2022
You would contact the local county office caseworker or supervisor of DFCS who placed the child in foster care.
I currently have joint legal custody with my baby's father, and sole physical custody of my son. I am going on vacation to see my family which we do once a year so that we can all be together. My son's supervised visits are always supervised on public by someone that both parents chose,... Read more »
answered on Sep 2, 2022
You will need to follow the terms of the court order.
As an alternative, you may propose another day as a makeup, or agree to make the visit on the trip virtual and a makeup visitation. Any agreement should be in writing.
Otherwise, your visitation schedule may need to be revised.
The Deed to the property is in both their names Howard”And" Shirley how do I need to have this probated. Do I need to hire an Attorney?
I have custody and there is no paperwork stating I dont.
answered on Jul 13, 2022
You can ask a Sheriff to go with you to where the child is located, after showing your order establishing your legal custody rights. If the Sheriff won't comply, you can swear out a warrant with a Magistrate or police for interference with custody.
If the child refuses to go with you,... Read more »
answered on Jul 10, 2022
To challenge a Will, one must file a caveat, or objection.
answered on Jul 7, 2022
Whether probate is necessary depends on how your mother has the house titled at her death.
...it over to me. The property is still in his name only and I don't not think there are any liens in the property. It is in the state of Georgia. My question is am I able to do the proper paperwork on my own?
answered on Jul 4, 2022
No, when you are dealing with real estate and property owned by a decedent, you should always have an attorney who practices in this area handle the matter.
answered on Jul 2, 2022
Hello, unfortunately, I am unclear who "she" is, whether she is the judge, or whether she is the non-compliant party. If the latter, judge's can enforce their orders by contempt. It depends on the issue what the judge may do.
answered on Jun 24, 2022
If the parents are not separated (which presumably they are if there is a joint custody order) and are not living together, a grandparent may file an original action for visitation rights.
(continued) name. My husband at the time of birth was not present and lived in another state. Did the hospital legally have to provide paperwork to me (mother) to prove that my husband was not the father and so that the child can take the biological father’s last name?
answered on Jun 22, 2022
If you were married, the child was not born out-of-wedlock, so the child is considered legitimate and the child of your husband. The hospital does not have to prove otherwise.
I am the sole person, listed as beneficiary & awarded in probate court.
answered on Jun 18, 2022
I agree with my colleague, but there may be different issues involved based on the terms, or lack thereof, of the will under Georgia law.
answered on Jun 11, 2022
No, the administrator must distribute the estate in accordance with the law or order of the court.
Taking it under advisement, would it be acceptable for the plaintiffs lawyer to ask the judge if he wanted her to send him case texts to help make a decision? The defendant was self-represented only because the opposing side declined when lawyer requested to reschedule so he could familiarize... Read more »
answered on Jun 8, 2022
You should rely on the advice of your attorney, who knows the judge and tendencies. Case law is unlikely to make a difference in the judge's ruling unless there are particular legal issues involved.
My Mother files her as a dependent but does not legally have power of attorney over her. I am home most of the time with her and help take care of her with cooking and changing while my mom and dad work.
Our papers state we alternate first choice of dates for 2 non-consecutive weeks yearly, dates given by April 15 each year. The papers do not state a deadline for the other parent. My problem is I work, need to arrange daycare, can’t put my son in camps and so forth without knowing as the... Read more »
answered on Jun 4, 2022
Unfortunately, there is no "standard," as it depends on the language of the parenting plan. The entire plan would have to be reviewed to see what the judge would determine.
It may be prudent to write a letter or email to the other parent stating that you will make other plans... Read more »
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