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answered on Mar 31, 2015
It all depends on the circumstances. Why did you take them off and why do you want to collect child support again?
answered on Mar 20, 2015
For initiation of a civil case, the filing fee in federal court is $400.00.
Old housemate will not give my belongings from her home and I have moved out
answered on Mar 20, 2015
How long have you been gone? What were the circtumstances of your departure? What have you done so far to retrieveyour belongings?
The easiest thing might be to just send an e-mail and letter by priority mail, which has tracking. The correspondence should request a retrieval date as... View More 
answered on Mar 20, 2015
With or without an attorney, you should file in the county where your child and mother reside. One option that is often used is to legitimate the chld, seek formal custody, and resolve the child support issue in one case. If you hire an attorney, it should be cheaper than doing it separately.... View More
answered on Dec 19, 2014
You didn't state if you wanted to move or stay on the property.
If you want to move, you may be able to negotiate a settlement agreement that sets forth the date of the move-out and a payment plan for back rent in return for a dismissal.
If you want to stay, it may be... View More
answered on Dec 19, 2014
First, review the current order to determine if the parent has to provide notice of the move or if there are limitations relating to the move. If there aren't limitiations in the order, the parent can move. However, if the move will interfere with the noncustodial parent's visitation,... View More
answered on Dec 19, 2014
File a motion to modify the child support order based upon the July 2014 order.
He wants me to serve him papers where I if he doesn't respond in 30days it will be granted. He never see him hasn't in years just pays child support through child support agency.
answered on Dec 19, 2014
It doesn't matter what he wants. What do you want? Child support is for the benefit of the child. You should consult with child support services before you do anything else.
I have joint custody with my ex. He no longer lives in ga and is over 20k behind on support. He has not made payment in one year. What steps would I need to make to get sole custody due to parental neglect? He does get them twice during the year.
answered on Dec 4, 2014
If the father is $20,000 behind in child support, you should file a contempt action against him. In that same action, you can also file a petition to modify custody based upon his move out state. This move out of state should be considered a substantial change of circumstances.
You... View More
we were told we had an eviction ruled against us and never received an eviction notice.
answered on Dec 4, 2014
Go the magistrate court in your county and see if the landlord actually filed the dispossessory against you. If he has filed, but has not served you personally or through tack and mail, challenge the matter. It may serve you well to consult with an attorney about the matter.
He pays every other month. I can't afford not to get the payments. I don't ask a lot but he missed September and now November.
answered on Dec 4, 2014
If you don't receive payments through child support services, you should write (e-mail or call) and ask him about the payments. If he refuses to pay or claims he cannot pay, you'll have to file a contempt action. You don't necessarily need an attorney to file the contempt action.... View More
What can, I do I just now found out what state she was in....
answered on Oct 13, 2014
If the mother has lived in that state for at least six months, that state has jurisdiction to hear any custody/visitation dispute. Find an experienced family law attorney who practices in the county where your daughter lives.
answered on Oct 13, 2014
Support is based on the gross income of the parents. So, your income from your second job will be considered.
Why do I have to support the mom if my daughter is being taken care of?
answered on Oct 13, 2014
If she wants to put you on child support, she can do so.
Child support is based on the needs of the child and the relative income of the parents.
Check the Georgia Child Support calculator. You may be paying signficiantly less than what the calculator states you should be... View More
They been back with me for five years now and know im taking her back to court for full custody
answered on Oct 13, 2014
You have to pay child support until the court issues an order telling you otherwise. Of course, she can always return it to you after you pay it.
Can he fight me?
answered on Oct 13, 2014
More information is needed. Although he is in jail, you still have to have grounds for divorce. The first step should be to consult with a lawyer, especially if you have minor children, marital assets, and/or marital liabilities. An initial consultation does not obligate you to retain an... View More
The Divorce agreement states Child support ends for my daughter when she finishes High School and turns 18.
answered on Oct 13, 2014
More likely than not, no. Go to the Georgia child support calculator to determine the amount for one child. Any disputes may have to be decided by the Court. So, to save money, it may be better to agree to an amount based on the child support calculator and file for a consent order.
I recently lost custody of my daughter because my ex husband lie and my attorney at the time didn't present my case. He actually left all the evidence at his office.
answered on Oct 13, 2014
Get another attorney immediately. You can file a motion for reconsideration or file an appeal. There are time limits for both., so be careful However, next time, be careful of the attorney you choose to represent you. Interview several lawyers before selecting one.
We are the only legal family he has and he has lived with since his birth. His mother is involved in criminal activity and the sperm donor is not listed on the birth certificate
answered on Oct 13, 2014
It may be easier to obtain permanent legal guardianship.
Check with the probate court of the county where your grandson lived with the your daughter. Your daughter can sign the forms to permit you ot obtain guardianship.
answered on Sep 22, 2014
There isn't a set time. If you believe the attorney has violated ethical rules, contact the Maryland Appeals Court and file a complaint. They will do an investigation in the matter to determine if the lawyer did anything wrong ethically.... View More
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