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My child’s father is not on his birth certificate, and he’s really not all that involved… He does not pay child support and does not visit. The only time he sees him is if I drive eight hours to my hometown to let him. I only moved a month ago and visited once, I put a tracker in my... View More 
answered on Dec 24, 2022
The question is whether the bio father legitimated the child or not. It’s a court proceeding. If the child is not legitimated, the father has no legal rights over the child - no right of visitation or custody.
I spoke with legal counsel this morning and they informed me that I should reach out to Florida attorneys as they have no jurisdiction and can’t serve her since she lives in Florida.
answered on Dec 15, 2022
If this is an uncontested divorce without children, i.e., you are in agreement on all issues, then you could file in Georgia and she could sign a waiver of jurisdiction and venue. If it's a contested divorce or the children are in Florida, FL has jurisdiction.
answered on Jun 19, 2021
The POA is likely invalid. Only a judge can assign or reassign custody.
I've spoke to him and his wife about it but still no change. Theyll always have an excuse or simply say the kids are old enough to make their own decisions. Our son is 9 and daughter is 7.
answered on Dec 20, 2020
I doubt the court will intervene to modify custody or find the father in contempt. The children’s welfare is not at stake for lack of bathing and brushing their teeth, although I understand the situation is concerning.
family court as a witness to a case , do they do criminal backround checks or warrant checks on the witnesses?
answered on Sep 30, 2020
No, but you could be asked that on cross examination if it’s at all relevant and you would have to answer truthfully.
Home in Pa. and car loans in both names, cars are switched. She drives car I have note on and I drive truck she has note on. Home is in my name on note but both names on deed
answered on Sep 14, 2020
Where you married is irrelevant. If you are the petitioner, you sue her in Pennsylvania or in Georgia with the proper waivers.
He never changed me as the beneficiary am I legally able to collect?
answered on Sep 4, 2020
Difficult to give a definitive answer without examining the settlement agreement. If it states unequivocally that neithr party can claim any interest in the other's retirement fund, then you do not have a claim and he is not obliged to list you as a beneficiary. Consult with a family law attorney.
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