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answered on Dec 23, 2021
It Depends on what the facts require. We can use a private investigator or a Guardian ad litem to see what's in the best interest of the child. There are many ways to investigate the status of the child.
We will definitely need more information on your matter.
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answered on Dec 23, 2021
The Supreme Court held that a state may not deny married same-sex parents the same right as opposite-sex parents to be listed on child’s birth certificate, see Pavan v. Smith, 2017, 137 S.Ct. 2075, 198 L.Ed.2d 636.
We will definitely need more information on your matter.
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answered on Dec 23, 2021
We will definitely need more information on your matter.
Family law cases can have a huge impact on virtually every aspect of your life. Whether you’re going through a divorce, a custody battle, an adoption, or any number of related situations, we will be here for you. We help people... View More
answered on Dec 23, 2021
(a) A person commits the offense of statutory rape when he or she engages in sexual intercourse with any person under the age of 16 years and not his or her spouse, provided that no conviction shall be had for this offense on the unsupported testimony of the victim.
Ga. Code Ann. § 16-6-3... View More
Custody awarded illegally. Ex convicted felon fostering his daughter.
Case worker social service not protective service.
Caseworker said warrant she didnt
answered on Dec 23, 2021
Family law cases can have a huge impact on virtually every aspect of your life. Whether you’re going through a divorce, a custody battle, an adoption, or any number of related situations, we will be here for you. We help people from all walks of life and have a significant amount of experience... View More
answered on Dec 23, 2021
Please get an attorney as soon as possible. If your wife already petitioned the court for a restraining order then you need to still protect yourself even if you may want to save your marriage. You have a limited time to respond to her petition and even smaller amount of time to prepare for the... View More
Legally yes we have a child together but I no longer have any parental rights to our son and the father has full custody of him. This was done through juvenile court when our son was in foster care
answered on Dec 23, 2021
Filing for Legal Paternity
When seeking to establish paternity of a child, there are several options on how this can be done. The option chosen will depend on who is filing to establish paternity, and whether or not there is any disagreement on the matter.
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My estranged husband and I have yet to finalize the divorce. He has been planting hidden cameras and listening devices in my home that he no longer resides in and I don’t know if this is illegal or not because we are still married, and I have yet to get his name off the lease. I live here alone... View More
answered on Dec 23, 2021
Sorry this happened to you. In Georgia a spouse's secret videotaping video footage is admissible at trial, in divorce case; during the time that spouse used the video surveillance devices.
If the following is true i.e.. kept clothes and other personal items at the marital residence,... View More
Will I be able to keep the home? Or get a greater share? Will my spouse have to move out. I also dont want to uproot my son. The house is paid in full. Also will I get full custody of my son?
answered on Dec 23, 2021
In a divorce action the court has secondary jurisdiction to determine the equitable interest of either spouse in the real or personal property owned, either in whole or in part, by the other spouse. A spouse may base his/her claim to property owned by the other spouse on two theories: (1) the... View More
I took a plea for simple battery with an ex but not sure it its classified as domestic does the actual word domestic show if its a domestic charge?
answered on Dec 23, 2021
Simple battery can be shown when a person intentionally makes physical contact of an insulting or provoking nature with the person of another O.C.G.A. § 16-5-23(a)(1), or intentionally causes physical harm to another O.C.G.A. § 16-5-23(a)(2).
The crime of “family violence battery” is... View More
His wife hasn't been around in over 20yrs .
answered on Dec 23, 2021
The use of force, menace, duress, or fraud in obtaining the marriage is a ground for divorce. "Duress" is defined as any illegal imprisonment or legal imprisonment used for an illegal purpose, threats of bodily or other harm, or other means amounting to coercion or tending to coerce the... View More
We had our daughter before being married if that makes any difference and my mom has legal guardianship
answered on Dec 23, 2021
Family law cases can have a huge impact on virtually every aspect of your life. Whether you’re going through a divorce, a custody battle, an adoption, or any number of related situations, we will be here for you. We help people from all walks of life and have a significant amount of experience... View More
I allowed my husband to file our kids for 2021. I don't want him to file for 2022. How can I ensure he is not able to file this year. I am the custodial parent.
answered on Dec 23, 2021
Please check the final order for divorce. Confirm that the Order does not address taxes. If not, call an attorney.
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Or should I file for fault to avoid it ?
answered on Dec 23, 2021
You will need an attorney for this matter.
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