According to your statement, the divorce decree says "age appropriate devices." It's probably a safe bet that telephone qualifies, but it depends on what your judge defines such devices as appropriate at certain ages. You should consult with an attorney for a better opinion based... View More

Under the facts as you've stated them, I don't see termination of parental rights or adoption as a reasonable expectation on your part but I don't know enough to state definitively. I don't quite understand some of what you've written so it's tough to address things... View More

A lot depends on why another person has temporary guardianship of your daughter and whether or not such guardianship is voluntary. At any rate, your question is so vague it doesn't permit an answer without further discussion. Consider consulting with an attorney to discuss the facts of your... View More

If you are served with a modification action, you must answer it of course. As you seem to know already, Georgia allows children 14 and over to express their preference as to which parent they want to live with. That choice is presumptive and may be used to seek modification, time limitations... View More

So your inquiry is rather specific. I'm not exactly sure about what you think a pre-nup will accomplish in this circumstance. People cannot contract away their obligation to pay child support, if they have one. However, if you consult with an attorney to verify the facts first, I think you... View More

A Parenting Class is always required in any domestic relations action including children. If it was a temporary parenting plan and there's still a final hearing in the future, then ideally before the next hearing. Your attorney will let the judge know. If the by judge signing off you mean... View More

Yes, talk to your attorney about your concerns. He works for you. If that still doesn't resolve the issue, you may consider a consult with another attorney to discuss your options. ~ Kim Ebert, Attorney at Law, (678) 818-6543, serving Georgia, Florida, Hawaii and several Federal Districts.

You're in luck. I'm licensed in Florida and Georgia. I disagree with what the DFCS employee said. The issue really is whether your daughter will consent to the Guardianship of her child. If the answer is yes, there's really no reason that a Guardianship action cannot be had in... View More

First, you may wish to consult with a local attorney here to review the language of the order(s) that award you visitation. A competent attorney in this manner will also provide you options. Hopefully both personal jurisdiction of the other parent and the order(s) of which you speak are the same... View More

Even if you can't afford a retainer of an attorney to represent your interests in this matter, and an attorney certainly can help you, some attorneys offer consultations for a fee that will give you guidance as to what steps you may take without an attorney to represent you in court. Good luck.

Did you continue to pay child support voluntarily waiting for someone to tell you to stop or were you subject to garnishment for arrears? You should consult with an attorney.

Emancipation of a child is not a good thing. For parents, it generally means asking the Court to declare the child a juvenile delinquent and that's a path that no parent should hope for as it means that the State will take control of the child and may commit the child to an institution.... View More

Right, consider consulting with an attorney to discuss the facts in depth and what options are available. An attorney is trained in interpreting the language of settlement agreements and knows procedure.

I agree. And this is a highly disfavored action. If you're already represented you need to talk with your attorney, and if you're not, you should certainly consider consulting with one before you travel down this path.

The best source for an answer to this question and 1 that may be able to assist in any possible transition would be an appropriate official at the school, such as a counselor or administrative employee. The completion of a high school education is an extremely important step to success in life.... View More

I agree with what the other attorney. My suggestion is for the represented mother to contact her attorney and figure it out. This is not an error on the part of the Court.

It doesn't sound to me like you need to file for legitimization Heather as a mother has no standing to do so. My questions are more along the lines of why was your child removed from your custody? Were you married? Are you subject to a dependency action? Has your son lived with you in... View More

While it is possible, it is not probable under the facts as you've written. However, you should consult with an attorney for options and suggestions prior to deciding whether or not to divorce related to the financial issues you wrote about. You have a child and support and visitation will... View More

There are many competent family law attorneys in the Atlanta and surrounding areas. You shouldn't have difficulties finding one. Good luck.

However, if by "guilty" you actually mean a family violence protective order, a family law attorney (especially one with a law enforcement and criminal defense background), will be able to discuss options with you. Time is of the essence though if you plan to challenge this and have... View More