No, I'm sorry, but that's not going to be possible. -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq. 404-620-1558 HomerJordan.com
Every attorney charges different fees. You should contact a few and see what their fees are for the services you need assistance with. -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq. 404-620-1558 HomerJordan.com
CPS has reasons for why they remove children and for why they place the children with particular people. Without knowing the facts of your case in detail it's difficult to provide guidance on it. -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq. 404-620-1558 HomerJordan.com
I have been separated for 15 years. When seeking a divorce his previous wife contracted me and to inform me that they were never divorced. Their marriage license is still valid in NYC. I married him in Columbia, SC. What should I do?
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You will still need to legally address the marriage before you can go on to get married to someone else. Consult with an attorney who can review the facts of the case and present you with the options. -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq. 404-620-1558 HomerJordan.com
In the state of ga if I sign my rights away will I still have to pay child support ? I am court ordered to pay now .We have not did a legitimization yet and she will not let me see my daughter but she wants me some rights away ...
You will still have to pay child support unless she is legally adopted by a stepfather. If you go through the legitimation process you will have legal rights to her and be able to visit her. You may want to consult with an attorney about filing for legitimation. This is not up to the mother, as... Read more »
In the state of Georgia if I sign my parents all rights away well I still have to pay child support I am court ordered to pay but my daughter is not legitimize so I don’t get to see her in the mother wants me to sign my rights away
You will still have to pay child support unless she is legally adopted by a stepfather. If you go through the legitimation process you will have legal rights to her and be able to visit her. You may want to consult with an attorney about filing for legitimation. This is not up to the mother, as... Read more »
Dad is in a boot camp mom is unfit Dad wants him to live with me also
I agree with my colleague, there is a good chance that you will, as long as DFCS is satisfied with your ability to care for the children. -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq. 404-620-1558 HomerJordan.com
When they do answer they claim the kids dont wanna talk to me and are scared of me. I've never showed anything but love towards my children and when they left my possession they very much didnt want to go, it was hard. Within a week they had my kids saying hurtful things to me and being rude... Read more »
I agree with my colleague, your best option at this point is to consult with an attorney who can help you with the next steps. -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq. 404-620-1558 HomerJordan.com
we have been married since 12-30-17 got a house,cars aswell but main concern is her son since he is not mine if i have to pay child for her child that is already getting child support
I agree with my colleagues, if the child is not legally yours you will not be ordered to pay child support. You should consult with an attorney who can help you plan the proper course of action. -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq. 404-620-1558 HomerJordan.com
He did this as a dirty move bc I was the house wife and he was the big breadwinner. And his attempt to avoid to pay me anything. I moved to hide from him 3 hours away.. (previous attempt iwas stalked) .. he removed me from joint checking account and other Marital assets. I had no idea this was... Read more »
I am sorry you are going through this. I agree with my colleague, if you have evidence that can prove the did this then you should consult with an attorney who can help you plan the proper course of action to remedy it. -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq. 404-620-1558 HomerJordan.com
Yes, as my colleague as pointed out, they can legally be questioned without prior notification. -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq. 404-620-1558 HomerJordan.com
My 15 year old cousins mom filed a runaway report on September 26. We the family yet have to believe she had to do something with his disappearance but police wont do anything because she filed the report as a runaway..
There is no particular number of days, but there must be something that is making them feel it's a runaway situation. You may want to reach out to them again and inquire about why it's being treated as a runaway case if the family feels otherwise. -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq. 404-620-1558... Read more »
My niece (a minor) has an estate from my brother's wrongful death. Court named my dad as Trustee, and her mother as Conservator in 2007. Fast forward, mother lost parental rights 2014. Trustee been handling property last several years alone. Mother voluntarily withdraws as conservator 2019 to avoid... Read more »
I agree with my colleague, this is not unusual considering the circumstances. -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq. 404-620-1558 HomerJordan.com
It really depends on the circumstances. You may want to consult with an attorney who can review the facts in detail and provide you with guidance. -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq. 404-620-1558 HomerJordan.com
my son is in jail currently in douglas cty georgia, his wife served him with divorce papers in jail, asking for child support, him to cover all insurance (medical, dental, life) and him to pay anything not covered by insurance, but also saying she wants him to agree to zero contact with the child .... Read more »
He will need to respond. Many attorneys accept credit card payments, which helps to make it more affordable. You can also try calling the state bar to see if there are any pro bono attorneys who could take his case. -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq. 404-620-1558 HomerJordan.com
And my spouse dies before divorce, am I responsible for property?
The house is considered marital asset, regardless of which person's name it is in. Once you legally divorce marital asset will be divided, with the judge making the decisions after reviewing the facts of the case. -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq. 404-620-1558 HomerJordan.com
Yes, you need to make copies. You should really be working with an attorney to ensure that everything is properly handled. -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq. 404-620-1558 HomerJordan.com
My husband doesn’t have a paying job we just care for his mother. She mortgaged a home for us and bought us cars for caring for her. 6mo ago she moved into assisted living and now my husband doesn’t work and neither does our marriage. He wants me to move out and go back to my parents house and... Read more »
No, he cannot kick you out. You should consult with an attorney right away who can help you with this. You do have options, but you need to consult with an attorney who can review the facts of your case in detail in order to explain what your options are and help you plan the proper course of... Read more »
Also, has filed a Temporary Hearing Order for Legitimization in a county that me nor my childern have lived?
I agree with my colleague, you should consult with the attorney who can review the case and provide you with guidance for your situation. -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq. 404-620-1558 HomerJordan.com
Both?
If you are ready to file for a divorce you should consult with an attorney who can help you plan the proper course of action. -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq. 404-620-1558 HomerJordan.com
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