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Me and my ex were never married and split over 11 years ago. We have2 kids ages 15 and 11. We both have remarried and moved on. He did sign their birth certificates and pays child support but doesn't have any contact or relationship with either of them. How do I get papers stating that I... View More
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answered on Aug 19, 2014
In Georgia , f he never legitimated the children or obtained joint custody, you have sole custody. You don't need papers. For unmarried couples who have children, the mother has sole legal and physical custody unless the court orders otherwise.
My daughter is 4 and her dad hasn't seen her since she was 3 mo old. We live in GA and I am wanting to move out of state. He isn't on the birth cert and has never legitimized her. He pays child support but is completely uninvolved. I've even filed child abandonment charges, which he... View More
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answered on Aug 19, 2014
If he hasn't legitimated the child, he is not the legal parent. Therefore, you can leave the state without notifying him first. However, Georgia has jurisdiction of all child custody/visitation issues, including legitimation for six months. So, it doesn't stop him from legitimating the... View More
My daughter has lived w/her sister since June. Do I still have to pay child support to my ex/?
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answered on Aug 19, 2014
You have to pay until the court relieves you from doing so. You can file a petition to modify child support because your daughter lives with someone else. If you stop paying support without a court order, you run the risk of having the father file a petition for contempt against you. It will... View More
I don't want them to take my right if he doesn't pay like driver lic. And income tax money that stuff
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answered on Aug 19, 2014
In short, no. You cannot be held liable if he does not pay child support. Indirectly, of course, you may be held liable. If he doesn't pay child support and winds up in jail, if you don't want your husband to remain there, as his wife, you will pay the support to free him from jail.... View More
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answered on Aug 19, 2014
If you can't get on PACER, and you don't have an attorney, contact the clerk of the court for the particular court where your bankruptcy case was filed. Do an internet search to find the number to the clerk's office.
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answered on Aug 19, 2014
Depending on the circumstances of your job loss, yes. The judge is likely to ask how you loss your job and what lead you to a job that pays less than what you were making now. You should evidence of your termination, including the termination notice you received for unemployment purposes. If... View More
Moving 45 miles north of my daughter's school where she is in her senior year and bought her a car (against my wishes) do she can drive on his custodial weeks. Help!
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answered on Aug 19, 2014
You need to file a petition to modify child visitation and/or custody. This needs to be done right away. If possible, schedule an appointment to see a lawyer within the next few days to discuss moving forward as soon. If your daughter opposes the move, she can voice her opinion about changing... View More
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answered on Aug 19, 2014
You are required to pay until the court relieves you through a court order or through the events outlined in the current order.
You can always try to modify or eliminate child support by filing a petition with the court. However, if she isn't emancipated or 18, the court is likely to... View More
Father has never been around , hes recently got deported to Mexico.
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answered on Aug 19, 2014
You don't need a lawyer for any matter. If you are going to do it by yourself, there are forms at the county clerk's office to complete regarding the name change and service requirements for the father. If the forms are too confusing, hire a local family law attorney.
Apartment had plumbing and electrical issues that we the tenants of the building made known to the management over the period of October 2013 till July of 2014. Finally a regional manager came to view the apartment and upon witnessing the damage and smelling the toxic odor from the water damage and... View More
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answered on Aug 19, 2014
If you intend to sue the landlord, you should have proof of the damage, including costs for cleaning and/or replacement and receipts items damaged. In addition, pictures of what the apartment and damaged items looked like before the instance(s) will also assist you in your case. Yes, there is a... View More
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answered on May 23, 2014
You may be able to force a sale in a partition action. It all depends on the type of ownership you have in the property. Hire an attorney to advise you in the matter.
In a child support matter, someone signed for me to terminate child support and for my kid's father to not pay back child support. I called to get information but I was told that I was in court twice and agreed on it, when I didn't even get a letter about the court dates. Come to find out... View More
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answered on May 23, 2014
Yes, ASAP, retain an experienced family law attorney to open the matter and obtain evidence of the fraud on the court. The judge in the family law matter may notify the district attorney to open a criminal matter once you prove in court you were not present during either hearing.
florida and if i open a custody hearing case does she have to come back here until we go to court
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answered on May 23, 2014
Maryland will have jurisdiction of the matter up to six months after she leaves the state. The court will determine if she must return. A temporary hearing may be required to resolve that issue. I strongly recommend you find local counsel and file to legalize the child and to obtain... View More
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answered on May 23, 2014
Have you legitimated your son? If not, and you want to oppose the name change, now is the time to file a petition for legitimation and file the objection.
If you have already legitimated your son, file the objection.
You may want to schedule a meeting with an attorney to discuss... View More
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answered on May 23, 2014
In brief, ocga 53-12-261 gives the trustee broad powers with limited liability for certain matters. The selection and consent is exactly that, you agree to the selection of the trustee or administrator and consent to to same. It is very important that you take the documents to an experienced... View More
Im currently incarcerated because I'm behind on my payments. My son's mother has never allowed me any visitation even while I was making my payments so I think I should just terminate my parental rights because im not allowed to be in my childs life.
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answered on Apr 27, 2014
One has nothing to do with the other. Therefore, you may still be obligated to pay child support even if you sign over your rights. If you want to see your child, file for legitimation, if you haven't done so already, and ask for regular visitation. You can still establish a relationship... View More
I am adopted and my mom thinks that its not good . Even though he is not blood
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answered on Apr 27, 2014
You have to provide information.
Are you married to the mother?
Were you married to the mother and there is a custody/visitation order?
If you were never married to the mother, you have to legitimate the child and seek visitation/custody in court.
One an order has... View More
My wife wants a divorce & will be taking my kids about 400 miles away from me.It would be difficult for me to visit them every weekend if they go so far. Is there any law to stop her from taking kids far away from me?
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answered on Apr 19, 2014
You should hire an experienced local attorney to form a stategy that fits your budget, needs, and schedule. This should be done as soon as possible before she moves.
Even if you oppose it, if the court determines it is in the best interest of the children to be with the mother 400 miles... View More
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