Questions Answered by Homer P Jordan IV
Q: Can I file a contempt on the custodial parent for recent visitation interference if I am still awaiting a court date?
Homer P Jordan IV's answer
I'm sorry you are going through this. You can go ahead and file a motion for contempt. -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq. 404-620-1558 HomerJordan.com
I'm sorry you are going through this. You can go ahead and file a motion for contempt. -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq. 404-620-1558 HomerJordan.com
Q: Can I challenge jurisdiction of a child support order in GA
Homer P Jordan IV's answer
I agree with my colleague. It is possible, but that's not a question we could answer without knowing the details of the case. You may want to consult with an attorney who can review the facts in detail and provide you with direction. -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq. 404-620-1558 HomerJordan.com
I agree with my colleague. It is possible, but that's not a question we could answer without knowing the details of the case. You may want to consult with an attorney who can review the facts in detail and provide you with direction. -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq. 404-620-1558 HomerJordan.com
Q: This about my grandbaby mother not my son could I get visitation . my son and his baby mother are not together.
Homer P Jordan IV's answer
I agree with my colleagues. If your son hasn't legitimized the child then he has no legal rights to the child. This means you have no rights either and the mother can deny visitation. You stand a better chance of seeing your grandchild if your son files for legitimation. -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq. 404-620-1558 HomerJordan.com
I agree with my colleagues. If your son hasn't legitimized the child then he has no legal rights to the child. This means you have no rights either and the mother can deny visitation. You stand a better chance of seeing your grandchild if your son files for legitimation. -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq. 404-620-1558 HomerJordan.com
Q: 11 month old daughter lives with her mother&parents. Can they prevent me from getting visitation?
Homer P Jordan IV's answer
I agree with my colleague. The grandparents should not have any say in whether or not you see your child. You should consult with an attorney who can review the facts of your case and help you plan the proper course of action. -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq. 404-620-1558 HomerJordan.com
I agree with my colleague. The grandparents should not have any say in whether or not you see your child. You should consult with an attorney who can review the facts of your case and help you plan the proper course of action. -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq. 404-620-1558 HomerJordan.com
Q: My 19 years has a 4month old little girl.And as a grandmother what rights do I have for visitation.
Homer P Jordan IV's answer
Has your son taken steps to legitimize the child? If not, then he doesn't even have rights to the child. The mother has the right to deny you both visitation at this point. Your son may want to take steps to legitimate the child, which would give him legal rights to her, and he can then seek visitation rights. -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq. 404-620-1558 HomerJordan.com
Has your son taken steps to legitimize the child? If not, then he doesn't even have rights to the child. The mother has the right to deny you both visitation at this point. Your son may want to take steps to legitimate the child, which would give him legal rights to her, and he can then seek visitation rights. -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq. 404-620-1558 HomerJordan.com
Q: 17 year old Daughter lives with me (mother) and she works (4pm-11pm) during
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Answered on Nov 19, 2018
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Homer P Jordan IV's answer
I agree with my colleague, she's 17 and this is likely an issue not fighting over. I'd go ahead and let him do the pickup on Saturday after her work schedule. -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq. 404-620-1558 HomerJordan.com
I agree with my colleague, she's 17 and this is likely an issue not fighting over. I'd go ahead and let him do the pickup on Saturday after her work schedule. -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq. 404-620-1558 HomerJordan.com
Q: My husband lives in Georgia. Can I file a divorce file in any family court in Georgia?
Homer P Jordan IV's answer
Yes, you can file in the county that your husband resides in. -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq. 404-620-1558 HomerJordan.com
Yes, you can file in the county that your husband resides in. -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq. 404-620-1558 HomerJordan.com
Q: Can I sue my sister for cheating me out of my share of an inheritance?
Homer P Jordan IV's answer
There are facts to your case that need to be reviewed in detail in order to provide you with direction. You should consult with an attorney who can review the facts of the case and present you with the options. You may be able to do so, but without knowing the details in depth it is difficult to say or provide direction. -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq. 404-620-1558 HomerJordan.com
There are facts to your case that need to be reviewed in detail in order to provide you with direction. You should consult with an attorney who can review the facts of the case and present you with the options. You may be able to do so, but without knowing the details in depth it is difficult to say or provide direction. -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq. 404-620-1558 HomerJordan.com
Q: I'm 17, can I move out with permission and my own job in Georgia?
Homer P Jordan IV's answer
No, you can't. Until you are 18 years old you will have to live where your parents want you to. Once you t urn 18 you can legally make the decisions on where you want to live and can move out of the home. -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq. 404-620-1558 HomerJordan.com
No, you can't. Until you are 18 years old you will have to live where your parents want you to. Once you t urn 18 you can legally make the decisions on where you want to live and can move out of the home. -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq. 404-620-1558 HomerJordan.com
Q: Who is responsible for a parent that has had a stroke? Is the mother responsible or the daughter?
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Answered on Nov 15, 2018
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Homer P Jordan IV's answer
There is no set person that has to take over responsibility for a parent who has had a stroke. Assuming the parent has a good relationship with their children they would likely step up to help, but they are not required to by law. -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq. 404-620-1558 HomerJordan.com
There is no set person that has to take over responsibility for a parent who has had a stroke. Assuming the parent has a good relationship with their children they would likely step up to help, but they are not required to by law. -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq. 404-620-1558 HomerJordan.com
Q: Ex wife died two years ago need for QDRO to be amended to receive my full pension
Homer P Jordan IV's answer
You should consult with an attorney who can review the facts of your case and help you plan the proper course of action. I'm sorry to hear about your wife passing. -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq. 404-620-1558 HomerJordan.com
You should consult with an attorney who can review the facts of your case and help you plan the proper course of action. I'm sorry to hear about your wife passing. -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq. 404-620-1558 HomerJordan.com
Q: Q: GA: What legal response is required by the Custodial Parent when they receive a Child Support Reduction letter?
Homer P Jordan IV's answer
I agree with my colleagues. Did this come from the agency? If so, you will need to respond or it will just go through. You should consult with an attorney who can review the facts of your case in detail and let you know what options you may have at this point. -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq. 404-620-1558 HomerJordan.com
I agree with my colleagues. Did this come from the agency? If so, you will need to respond or it will just go through. You should consult with an attorney who can review the facts of your case in detail and let you know what options you may have at this point. -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq. 404-620-1558 HomerJordan.com
Q: I'm needing a lawyer in northeast ga who can practice in south carolina for divorce and child custody
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Homer P Jordan IV's answer
I agree with my colleague, you will need to call around to find someone who meets your criteria. -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq. 404-620-1558 HomerJordan.com
I agree with my colleague, you will need to call around to find someone who meets your criteria. -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq. 404-620-1558 HomerJordan.com
Q: How do i file in forma pauperis? What are the qualifications?
Homer P Jordan IV's answer
To qualify you have to not be able to afford the filing fee, so you should speak with the court about this to see if you qualify and how to move forward with the procedure.
To qualify you have to not be able to afford the filing fee, so you should speak with the court about this to see if you qualify and how to move forward with the procedure.
Q: Can a Power of Attorney terminate a child support? Child living with grandparents due to sibling mental health problems?
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Homer P Jordan IV's answer
Power of Attorney will not terminate your child custody rights. You should consult with an attorney who can help you plan the proper course of action. The father, assuming he has legitimized the children or you were married to him at some point, will need to be notified. -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq. 404-620-1558 HomerJordan.com
Power of Attorney will not terminate your child custody rights. You should consult with an attorney who can help you plan the proper course of action. The father, assuming he has legitimized the children or you were married to him at some point, will need to be notified. -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq. 404-620-1558 HomerJordan.com
Q: Can a change of venue request be filed in my divorce case if there is a history of misconduct by court officials?
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Answered on Nov 9, 2018
Answered on Nov 9, 2018
Homer P Jordan IV's answer
You may have grounds, but it would depend on the facts of the case. You should consult with an attorney who can review the documents in detail and present you with your options. -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq. 404-620-1558 HomerJordan.com
You may have grounds, but it would depend on the facts of the case. You should consult with an attorney who can review the documents in detail and present you with your options. -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq. 404-620-1558 HomerJordan.com
Q: Conflict of interest in family court.. My ex husband and I went to a child modification hearing.
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Answered on Nov 8, 2018
Answered on Nov 8, 2018
Homer P Jordan IV's answer
Without more information and just going off of what you have presented here it does not sound like there is a conflict of interest. -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq. 404-620-1558 HomerJordan.com
Without more information and just going off of what you have presented here it does not sound like there is a conflict of interest. -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq. 404-620-1558 HomerJordan.com
Q: What options does a losing party have if a Motion to Dismiss was granted based on a claim not raised in the pleadings?
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Homer P Jordan IV's answer
I agree with my colleague, you may be able to refile the case. You should consider consulting with an attorney who can review the facts in detail and present you with your options. -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq. 404-620-1558 HomerJordan.com
I agree with my colleague, you may be able to refile the case. You should consider consulting with an attorney who can review the facts in detail and present you with your options. -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq. 404-620-1558 HomerJordan.com
Q: What if parent having primary physical custody goes to jail?
Homer P Jordan IV's answer
There is no process for informing the fathers and nobody responsible for doing so. Since she has custody she could likely determine where she'd like them to stay while she is in jail. -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq. 404-620-1558 HomerJordan.com
There is no process for informing the fathers and nobody responsible for doing so. Since she has custody she could likely determine where she'd like them to stay while she is in jail. -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq. 404-620-1558 HomerJordan.com
Q: Is a Motion for New Trial proper for a judgment on the pleadings? Is there a law that allows or prevents it?
Homer P Jordan IV's answer
There are facts to your case that would need to be reviewed in detail in order to provide you with answers and direction. You should consult with an attorney who can review your case in detail. -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq. 404-620-1558 HomerJordan.com
There are facts to your case that would need to be reviewed in detail in order to provide you with answers and direction. You should consult with an attorney who can review your case in detail. -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq. 404-620-1558 HomerJordan.com
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