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1 Answer | Asked in Adoption, Child Custody and Family Law for Georgia on
Q: My grandson is in DFCS custody. When I called to find out what I needed to do to get guardianship,

They tell me that because I had a history with the department. I wasn't able to get him. Also my daughter refuses to allow me to do kinship, she is convinced i made the reports against her, which is false.

Nevertheless i did have multiple cases which eventually led to me loosing them... View More

Alake Colwell Furlow
Alake Colwell Furlow
answered on Oct 17, 2024

This same website allows you to search for attorneys in a specific area and in areas of practice. This is a place to have questions answered. If you need an attorney you should use this site to locate one.

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce for Georgia on
Q: What do I do if my husband walked out on me,cut off access to his back account and I have no job car or money.

He's been gone for for 3 months and will not have any contact with me at all. We've been married almost 8 yrs and he's been my only financial resource. No children

Alake Colwell Furlow
Alake Colwell Furlow
answered on Oct 3, 2024

Borrow money or obtain loans to pay for an attorney, and have that attorney file for divorce.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Georgia on
Q: I need help with custody. My child’s mother picks and chooses when and how I can see my son. Can someone help w custody

I need a lawyer willing to take my case that’s not so expensive. Please someone help me. I miss my son and it’s affecting him to. Looking for a lawyer in Clayton county ga

Alake Colwell Furlow
Alake Colwell Furlow
answered on Oct 3, 2024

You will to gather funds to hire any attorney. I'm not sure what "not so expensive" is as most attorneys have a retainer and charge by the hour. Contact attorneys directly so you can get pricing and provide them with more information on what you are seeking.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Georgia on
Q: What do we do to get power of attorney for my husband? We are in LaGrange, Ga.
Alake Colwell Furlow
Alake Colwell Furlow
answered on Sep 22, 2024

An attorney can draft paperwork that can be signed by the parties. But there are certain requirements that must be met in order for that paperwork to be legally binding. Speak directly with an attorney who can assist you in a legal power of attorney.

2 Answers | Asked in Child Custody and Divorce for Georgia on
Q: Can I move to Texas while divorce is active?.

I am living in FL with my 6 month year old child but have an active divorce case in GA where her father resides. When I got pregnant I was living in Texas. He and I talked about reconciling and he told me to quit my job sell my stuff & move back home to GA. 60 days I had to wait & during... View More

Alake Colwell Furlow
Alake Colwell Furlow
answered on Sep 22, 2024

I would advise you to hire an attorney. The court will determine whether the child can be removed from multiple jurisdictions and where the child can be taken, especially considering they may be awarding temporary visitation, which will be impacted if you move further away from the other parent.

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1 Answer | Asked in Divorce for Georgia on
Q: Where can i find a template to use to file a motion to enforce my divorce decree? My ex is delibratly not following orde

I'm trying to enforce a divorce decree, but my ex-wife is not following the court order. She has not paid the maintenance fees on our timeshare, which was paid for in full. She has plenty of money, so her refusal to pay the fees is out of spite. I have written correspondence from her that... View More

Alake Colwell Furlow
Alake Colwell Furlow
answered on Sep 4, 2024

You would need to look online and see what you can find if you are not hiring an attorney. A motion to enforce is not the action I would suggest filing in this situation. But again, if you cannot seek legal counsel, you will need to use family law resources online for assistance.

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody and Family Law for Georgia on
Q: If my kids was taken and adopted then adopted parents let child come back to live with me what are my rights for dfacs

Do I have to comply since I don't have rights to child or can my child decide where he lives they are 16years old

Alake Colwell Furlow
Alake Colwell Furlow
answered on Aug 5, 2024

You no longer have any rights. Any time the child was allowed to live with you did not make you the legal guardian, it was simply a gift. The adopted parents still have all rights.

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody and Family Law for Georgia on
Q: GA; Filed a contested legitimation petition. Can I make a motion for genetic testing and how do I do it?

I have filed a legitimation petition and it was responded with contest. I requested discovery and a court date has been set. A DNA test has not been done yet, and I’d like to get a jump on the process. Since things are already rolling with court in 2 months, can I file a motion for genetics... View More

Alake Colwell Furlow
Alake Colwell Furlow
answered on Jul 25, 2024

I would go to the law library for assistance since it has been helpful to you.

1 Answer | Asked in Adoption and Family Law for Georgia on
Q: Court granted my mother temporary guardianship in 2014. My mother passed in 2023 and the parent wants him back now

What's the process? Do I give him to her? What do I do?

Alake Colwell Furlow
Alake Colwell Furlow
answered on Jul 25, 2024

If you have no guardianship then the children will need to be returned or you could be charged with kidnapping. Guardianship did not transfer to you. You have no legal rights to those children.

1 Answer | Asked in Child Support for Georgia on
Q: How do you get child support stopped in Georgia once your child is 18 and graduated from high school?

It’s being paid to Georgia Department of Child Support Services.

Alake Colwell Furlow
Alake Colwell Furlow
answered on Jul 3, 2024

If you contact the Division of Child Support Services they should stop the support. If not, you may need an order from the court to stop the garnishment.

1 Answer | Asked in Child Support and Divorce for Georgia on
Q: Hi. I have filed an uncontested divorce in georgia ( joint )and need help on how to fill income percentage on my spouse

On child support worksheet When she does not have any income ( jobless )

We both agreed that child support is unneccesary. Im able to provide financially.

We both filled out parenting plan and we both are almost 50/50 on a time manner having the minor. Please help. Thank you

Alake Colwell Furlow
Alake Colwell Furlow
answered on Jul 3, 2024

If you are going to handle your own divorce then you have to fill out the paperwork yourself. We cannot advise you on how to fill out pro se paperwork. See the website for instructions or visit a family law information center for assistance.

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce for Georgia on
Q: How much does an uncontested divorce cost in Gwinnett Co GA?

No property involved - only children.

Alake Colwell Furlow
Alake Colwell Furlow
answered on Jul 3, 2024

Gwinnett County has a website that has the fee for filing a divorce. Please see their website if you intent to represent yourself.

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce for Georgia on
Q: Where can I retain an divorce attorney that does Pro Bono to help me with the paperwork etc.

Divorce without children no property or assets to split up I know my spouse is in Cartersville Ga but I think he's homeless So I was going to file divorce by publication but I need assistance

Alake Colwell Furlow
Alake Colwell Furlow
answered on Jun 14, 2024

Unfortunately attorneys also need to be paid when they work. I would suggest a legal aide.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody and Domestic Violence for Georgia on
Q: Is it legal for a judge to require the defendant/respondent to appear for a full tpo hearing past the 30 days

My husband's ex wife filed a stalking complaint against me. She was granted a tpo.

This was filed on 5/14/2024. My hearing isn't until 6/20/2024. I have filed a motion to dismiss on the grounds that I am not receiving a full hearing within 30 days. The judge's assistant... View More

Alake Colwell Furlow
Alake Colwell Furlow
answered on Jun 14, 2024

If a judge says you have to appear then you have to appear. And I believe your motion to dismiss is going to be denied as well.

2 Answers | Asked in Divorce and Family Law for Georgia on
Q: trying to file uncontested divorce but disagree on who gets what concerning house?

we purchased house in 1988. I paid into for 24 years on a 30 year loan until I moved out in 2011. she wants to pay me $20,572.00

Alake Colwell Furlow
Alake Colwell Furlow
answered on Jun 14, 2024

If you don't agree then you don't have an uncontested divorce. An uncontested divorce requires an agreement on everything. If not you file for divorce and have the other spouse served.

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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Georgia on
Q: How to apply for temporary custody for my grandchildren?
Alake Colwell Furlow
Alake Colwell Furlow
answered on Jun 6, 2024

Hire an attorney. More information is needed to determine what rights you. may have as a grandparent. Grandparents rights are definitely secondary, especially if the mother or father do not agree to you having custody or visitation. If you are seeking to take custody away from a parent, I would... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody, Child Support and Family Law for Georgia on
Q: Ex said if I don't get letter, I could go to jail, what letter is it? We have a child also

Lived together for 9 years, I have paternity but not legitimacy, child is 4 years old

Alake Colwell Furlow
Alake Colwell Furlow
answered on Jun 3, 2024

I am unaware of what you are asking about and what your ex is referring too. But if you want to legitimize a child, there are steps you take within the court system to do so. And I would consider legitimacy before the child gets much older.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody and Child Support for Georgia on
Q: Don’t want child support just for him to get the kids

I work 40 hours a week had to get my supervisor to let me come in later so that I can take my kids to daycare and school I also pick them up after work and I do all the duties myself if they need any thing their father does provide but he rarely gets them and I’m exhausted and feel that he should... View More

Alake Colwell Furlow
Alake Colwell Furlow
answered on Jun 3, 2024

You can file for child support through the state or through a private attorney. A private attorney is likely to be faster and the child support amount is likely to be more accurate.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Georgia on
Q: My grandkids been staying with me since they was born everytime me and they mom have a disagreement she us the kids as a

My grandkids are on my lease and foodstamps they mom dont even have a stable place to stay they pillow to post and my grandson has Autism he's not use to change my granddaughter been crying for me the last week they use to me

Alake Colwell Furlow
Alake Colwell Furlow
answered on Jun 3, 2024

I'm not sure what your question is here because it seems incomplete. But until you get a court order giving you custody or guardianship over your grandchildren, the mother has sole legal and physical custody and can take them at anytime. And if she ever tries to take them back and you refuse... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce for Georgia on
Q: I am looking for a ruthless person who can have a private investigator to follow drug addicted husband.

We have been together 21 years and his father is not doing well . I am trying to protect myself. When something happens to him.

Alake Colwell Furlow
Alake Colwell Furlow
answered on Jun 3, 2024

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