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answered on Feb 25, 2021
Yes. In a modification.
We've only been married for two years and we've got a 1 year old daughter
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answered on Feb 20, 2021
I'm sorry to hear that. It sounds like you'll be looking at issues concerning custody. Since it's not a long term marriage asset and debt division should not be difficult to deal with. Do your medications cause any issues with your parenting?
My husband has spent the last 2 years living separately from me at a rehab facility that is faith based. He lives and breathes this place, however some situations have occurred and the lack of structure, control and a system in general to confirm the sobriety of these individuals, their criminal... View More 
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answered on Feb 19, 2021
I'm not sure what your actual question is. Is it will he be able to take the child to his facility outings? If so, it depends on if it is an appropriate environment for the child, and it sounds as if it is not.
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answered on Feb 13, 2021
Yes but it depends on how involved the grandmother is and if it is better for the child to be in the grandmother’s custody. Call us and we would be happy to assist.
My kids’ dad found out he had an 11yr old son 2 years ago. He was told that he was not the father at first. That someone else was and he even has the other guys name. February 2019 was when he found out the truth. He is now 13 and he’s been giving his mother money since then. He also gives her... View More
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answered on Feb 7, 2021
He will not have to pay "back" child support but the mother can ask for expenses of child rearing until there is an Order in place for child support. We would be happy to assist in getting the case situated to minimize his exposure. More importantly, we need to get his child legitimized... View More
The House will that be legit and stand in court for wife to keep the house? Will the paperwork need to be notarized for the court to consider it? Will it even be considered or granted?
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answered on Feb 6, 2021
Probably not. There are issues with authenticity that would need to be considered, along with basic contract law issues. For the court up even consider it would need to be notarized and witnessed.
We have been married for 11 years. He owns the house but we have lived in it together since he bought it. Our two children (12 and 7) want to live with me. He has had 8 different jobs in the past 10 years and whenever I tell him I want to leave, he seems to lose his job within the month. He is... View More
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answered on Feb 1, 2021
You should definitely get an attorney to assist you in ensuring custody and financial support is considered in the way you would like it to be. We assist our client by taking on the "ugly" in divorces cases so they don't have to. Contact us to schedule an appointment to go over the... View More
He also states that he destroyed all my jewelry
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answered on Jan 31, 2021
Oh wow! Is there a divorce pending? My law firm takes on the ugly in divorce so you don’t have to. Getting your jewelry back as part of the divorce is definitely something we can help you with. Call our office to schedule a consultation so we can discuss the specifics of your case and we can get... View More
We've been separated fir over 2 years and they are only asking info from past 2 yrs in which we werent together. Can I answer for dates during marriage or do i have to tell them everything since she moved out
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answered on Jan 26, 2021
From your inquiry it sounds as if there is an attorney involved on the other side of the case. Have you been served with discovery? Even if you were separated physically, the Court still considers you to be married until a Final Order is signed on the divorce. It's always better to make sure... View More
I have cared for her ever since. I have been taking care of her for almost a year and would like to make this a more permanent situation. As of late my brother and eye have not been seeing eye to eye. He got upset with me over money. And now he continues to threaten to pull her out of school and... View More
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answered on Jan 24, 2021
I'm sorry to hear you are going through such a tough situation with your brother and niece. As an aunt who currently has physical custody, you have the right to ask the court for custody. It is important that we move quickly to get this done. We would be happy to help with getting you custody.... View More
*Assets earned or obtained during the non-custodial parents new marriage. This is in regards to a contempt case being brought upon the custodial parent for denial of visitation with the expectation that she will retaliate by asking for more money( in the state of georgia)
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answered on Jan 20, 2021
The ex-wife's new assets will only factor into child support if a modification of child support is requested and the assets are income earning. Call us at 770-723-7211 for a consultation to work through the issues specific to your case.
updated? Do I have to wait exactly 2yrs from the date of the child support(GA court order) order? Also how is proof of income determine if the CP lives out of state?
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answered on Jan 17, 2021
The office of child support services only reviews once every THREE years. If you want to have it revised in two years you will have to go through a private attorney. Contact our office to schedule a consultation. We would be happy to help.
Will I have sole custody?
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answered on Jan 12, 2021
If you are adopting the children you should have sole custody at the end of the adoption. Adoptions, while very joyful, require particular attention to detail. We would love to assist you in your adoption journey. Please call us at 770-723-7211 to schedule time to discuss your situation further.
Georgia? the mom was relatively young, her husband left, she dropped the ball. The child ended up with a really bad ear infection. The moms older sister petitioned the courts for custody of said child. Took the mom as well as the husband(whom was on the aunts side) and they had the mom sign her... View More
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answered on Jan 4, 2021
It depends. Were her rights terminated or did her sister just get custody? We are happy to schedule a consultation to discuss the situation further. The consultations last about an hour and cost $100. 770-723-7211.
What are the steps that will have to be taken ?
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answered on Nov 23, 2020
Are the parents consenting to the adoption? The steps to be taken will be dependent on whether or not the biological parents consent. Feel free to contact us to schedule a consultation to discuss the specifics of your situation.
by my mother and come to find out the kids are not mine. So how can I handle this to get rid of my back child support and or if I can get some money back
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answered on Oct 28, 2020
If there was an Order establishing paternity, you will not be able to get the child support you have paid, or owe back. Did you do a DNA test at the time child support was originally put in place?
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answered on Oct 28, 2020
He will only have a legal obligation to pay support for the child that is biologically his child.
I am wanting to file for divorce from my husband of almost 8 years. I have been a stay at home mom for most of those ye
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answered on Oct 28, 2020
If you have custody of the children you should receive child support. It is likely that you will get some alimony for a period of time if you don't earn an income. Call us to help you get things in order.
If her mom there grandma got power of attorney over ou kids where does our right stand and we not together
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answered on Oct 26, 2020
Georgia requires you to legitimize the child. You can call us to schedule a consultation to review your options and plan of action.
My sister divorced her husband for the first time in 1998. He was ordered to pay child support and never did. They remarried each other July 2020. However, they recently divorced again. (October 2020) Is he still responsible for the child support from the first divorce?
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answered on Oct 20, 2020
Technically, yes he is. However, we would need to find out why it wasn't handled in the most recent divorce. Have your sister call us to schedule a consultation so we can review the specifics of her case and formulate a plan to move forward.
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