answered on Nov 15, 2021
You can read information here about what the purpose of a Guardian ad Litem is: https://oca.georgia.gov/training/guardian-ad-litem-juvenile-court-dependency-proceedings
My husband and inlaws are from India and he received his citizenship through me. I paid his greencard fees and then he got a Citizenship. I was the primary breadwinner while he tried to get his career. Once he got into medical residency he brought his parents to the USA on a visitor visa. Once they... View More 
answered on Nov 15, 2021
You should consult with an attorney who can review the facts of the case in detail and present you with your options and proper course of action for a divorce. We would need to know more about the case and details in order to provide you with assistance.
my daughter lived with my mom age 2-14 but lives with me an has since last year july 2020. her dad pays child support but we dont get it. they keep giving it to her and she dont even speak to my child anymore at all.
answered on Nov 16, 2021
It sounds like the situation has changed so the child support order needs to as well. You need to seek a modification to the order. Consult with an attorney regarding the proper course of action.
answered on Nov 12, 2021
We are not sure what you are asking, can you post again with more clarity? Thank you!
Contacted me or told me they took my 4 yr. Old. I haven't seen my son in 6 months he wondering where mom is they would even let me have a visit nothing and it's my child????
answered on Nov 11, 2021
Who is they? Who took your child? Did you contact them to see why and how you can get him back? You should consult with an attorney right away who can review the facts of the case in detail and help you with the proper course of action.
I am the alleged father of a month old child. I am not on the birth certificate. I had filed a complaint for paternity and motion for genetics test last month. Recently, I received a letter stating that they can not proceed with the case until I fill out a financial affidavit. Is that necessary... View More
answered on Nov 8, 2021
Yes, it’s going to be part of the process. However, until you legitimize the child you will not have any legal rights. It’s a good idea to work with an attorney to legitimize so you can have legal rights to the child.
Child support has ever been given. My question is if my sons father goes to court, can he get full custody? Also what steps should I be taking in a situation like this for precautions? I’m not even sure who technically has custody as of right now. Him or I.
answered on Nov 8, 2021
At this point if he hasn’t legitimized the child then he has no legal rights to him. If he seeks to legitimize him there’s a good chance that a judge would keep what you have in place, since the arrangement has been working. If he seeks to legitimize, work with an attorney who can help you with... View More
answered on Nov 8, 2021
If someone has sexual relations with another person outside of their marriage then it is considered an affair.
answered on Nov 8, 2021
It is possible that it could be a conflict of interest. There’s no harm in inquiring about it for clarification.
answered on Nov 3, 2021
What is the question you have for us about this? If you are not happy about what is going on you may want to consult with an attorney who can review the facts of the case to determine if you have an options to explore. However, we would need to know more about what is going on in this case and the... View More
My estranged husband stated I should be the one to file divorce even though I didn't want a divorce, because if he files I'd be entitled to more support from him or something. Is this true?
answered on Nov 3, 2021
Both parties should be treated equally. It doesn’t matter who files for the divorce. You should work with an attorney who can help you with the proper course of action for the divorce.
I am a mom of 6 kids. I am married. My mother in law took my 9 month old daughter Friday saying I am unfit and making a lot of false accusations. I have proof of a lot of the false accusations. And a lot of proof against her on why she did this. Also in the papers i was served she stated that no... View More
answered on Nov 1, 2021
It sounds as though you are not yet working with an attorney? You should not waste time in consulting with an attorney who can review the facts of this case in detail and provide you with guidance to address it.
The child has been in and out of the mothers home since he was 8. Since being in her custody he has threatened to commit suicide, resulting in a week long stay in a facility. The child has no issues outside the home and the mother refuses to get the child help or acknowledge her role in the issue.... View More
answered on Nov 1, 2021
There would need to be a legal process for that to take place. You could meet with an attorney to discuss the issue and they can inform you of your options, if you have any.
My hubby showed for the TPR hearing, I did Not. Apparently, our rights WERE terminated. He didn't sign any paperwork, and, as I stated, I did not even go. Can our babies be adopted out without even our Knowledge? Also, can we adopt our own kids?!
answered on Oct 29, 2021
They will be able to be adopted out with you being notified or getting consent from you if you lost your parental rights.
A few days later, we find out that there is a warrant for his arrest in GA that we believe his parents called and reported him for. But he did nothing wrong. Now his mother is harassing us and threatening us.
answered on Oct 29, 2021
I agree with my colleagues. He should retain an attorney who can help him with addressing this legally, and if he has a warrant out he should turn himself in. If he’s being beat up it should be reported to the authorities.
I’m in Georgia. My ex just moved here from out of state. He lives in another county. He wants to modify visitation to add week days/school days so he has more time with the kids. Is that generally approved? The drive time for me is 7 minutes, his is 45 minutes. He is also a pilot who is on call... View More
answered on Oct 27, 2021
You can certainly file a modification request. Work with an attorney who can help you with the proper course of action.
The allegations were of substance abuse
answered on Oct 25, 2021
We are seeing this near the end of the day, so I’m not sure how much time you have left to respond to this. You should consult with an attorney who can review the case and provide you with guidance.
Got married because we got pregnant while dating. Spouse moved in and we had the child.
But we never got along and on top of it spouse denied sex. Never had sex after child was born.
No alcoholism, no abuse, maintained separate bank accounts but I contributed mostly to day to day... View More
answered on Oct 21, 2021
You can seek a divorce. Work with an attorney who can help you with the proper course of action, especially since there is a child involved.
To do so yet since I do not know his address. I recently found out where my daughter is going to school so I know what city he is in at least. What can I do with this information? Can the school give a lawyer his address? We have no formal custody agreement or anything keeping me from her, he’s... View More
answered on Oct 19, 2021
You can hire a skip tracer to locate him. You can at this point still move forward with the divorce. You should work with an attorney who can help you with the proper course of action.
The autistic adult expressed in professional counseling that they would like by weekly visits, but custodial parent says no, it would cause distraction while in school. Weekend by weekly visitation. The non custodial parent pays for the counseling and Healthcare.
answered on Oct 13, 2021
If the person is a noncustodial parent you can’t force a visitation on them. You can seem a modification to the custody arrangement and see if he is open to it.
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