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My son has valuables in his dad's storage that he has a key to. But my husband changed the code so we couldn't get in. What can we possibly do to get his stuff?
answered on Sep 4, 2024
If the owner will not give you access to the area then you will need a court order to obtain your belongings. Which means when you file for divorce, you address to either the court, or in your agreement, what things you have to obtain from any residence. And the court will determine a date and... View More
I have joint custody.My daughter lives with her dad (in Newnan Georgia..(he is domicile parent)She is currently in the hospital due to suicide.Im now wanting full custody what can I do.
answered on Sep 4, 2024
File for a modification of custody and the best advice I can give is to hire an attorney to assist you in this action. And if the father has primary physical custody you should file the action where the father lives, as he is the defendant.
answered on Aug 16, 2024
If you give primary physical custody to the father then he should seek a modification of child support. He can then ask the court to sign a support order in your name and the court will then address how to handle the children's current needs, taking into consideration his arrears.
answered on Aug 16, 2024
No, in order to terminate someone's parental rights you have to obtain an order from the court. Which means you must file the proper action, have the defendant served, and appear before the court and plead your case.
I had a baby out of wedlock and she put me on child support but won’t let me see the child. They see me as a donor? Can I terminate parental rights to terminate the support?
answered on Aug 16, 2024
Terminating your parental rights will not terminate a child support order, nor will it relieve you of the financial responsibility of paying child support. It will simply mean you have no access to the child and no relationship.
His mother got arrested by fbi an he mother has our son an I want custody of him
answered on Aug 16, 2024
You will have to file the proper action in court, have the mother served, and there is a process to have someone served who is incarcerated, and then the case will move forward. But you have to have a court order before the mother's family has to give the child to you. Because if you were... View More
Spouse has been verbally abusive 30 years of marriage. We both retired 3 years ago. We live off of savings, his part time job, pension and 401k. I want the house and alimony.
answered on Aug 16, 2024
You should get an attorney to represent you if you get served with divorce papers or are wanting to file for divorce. If you are seeking alimony then it will be up to you to present evidence and testimony to the court regarding that issue. And I think your outcome would be far better if you... View More
We now have a 7 year old and I don’t have money for divorce lawyer..My husband gives me allowance to pay bills, grocery, provide for our child and etc..I own nothing..I know he will attempt to get full custody of my daughter..I need advise of how this works in Georgia
answered on Aug 16, 2024
You need an attorney, that is my advice. A attorney that can get temporary matters in place so that you have your household expenses taken care of while your divorce is pending. Because until you get a temporary order, he could stop paying all the bills and there would be nothing you could do... View More
I was wondering if that is how it works in the state of GA? We do have a 3 year old child, but he doesnt want to go to court.
answered on Aug 16, 2024
Even in an uncontested divorce you still may be required to appear in Court. Therefore, signing paperwork doesn't mean a judge won't require a final hearing before signing a final judgment. I would advise you to have an attorney review any documents your spouse asks you to sign.... View More
He gets our son from Friday night - Monday morning . I have him Monday - Friday morning . He called me Saturday saying I needed to come pick him up and I explained I had plans for my daughter’s birthday. He’s saying I have to watch him because I’m his mother. I get I’m his mother but I... View More
answered on Aug 5, 2024
If he does not appear to exercise his visitation you cannot force him. Therefore, it is likely you will have to keep the child. I would review your court order. This forum is for questions regarding people who haven't been to court and don't know how to address an issue, not those who... View More
Ol dismissal or 3 pm shall school not be in session. Does that mean 3 pm on first day he gets them and returns them 3 pm the second day?
answered on Aug 5, 2024
We cannot see the actual wording of your document so we cannot answer your questions about what it means. I would suggest consulting your previous attorney or if you represented yourself, a new attorney who can review the document and advise you properly.
I have just been sent a letter that a child support request has been sent by my child's mother. The only major expense my 2yr old has is daycare and I have paid for that alone for 2 years without any assistance from the mom. We split the week as far as watching the child. I have Tuesday... View More
answered on Jul 25, 2024
Hire a lawyer. You may think the only major expense is daycare, but taking care of a child is a daily expense. And it sounds like you probably haven't legitimized so any visitation you have is being given to you by the mother. With their being no court order for your visitation, the court... View More
Moved to Texas hr filed in ga I'm considering moving to fl would it be more advantages to remain on ga
answered on Jul 25, 2024
I'm sure a standing order went into effect when the case was filed that would prohibit you from moving the children out of the jurisdiction while the case is pending. You can move to FL but likely cannot take the children with you. Hire an attorney.
When it comes to the children we are trying to avoid going back to court in front of a judge
answered on Jul 25, 2024
No, a document you sign, even in front of a notary, is not binding and is not the same as a court order. If one of you decides not to follow the document anymore its not enforceable and there's nothing the other person can do without going back to court.
The father of my children and I couldn’t come to custody agreement so the judge decided to have a Guardian ad litem appointed but the father and I have finally come to an agreement on our own
answered on Jul 25, 2024
It is highly unlikely the Court is now going to disregard the GAL, even though an agreement has been reached. The Court is likely going to consider the GAL's findings and recommendation as well as any agreement you all have now reached and determine what the final order is going to be. They... View More
I paid her in full . She said my money is gone go pay another lawyer I don't have the money my soon to be ex is abusive. He took my kids and won't give them back
answered on Jul 25, 2024
You should take a look at the contract or agreement you signed with your attorney. Because we do not know if it was a flat rate you paid and if so, what was included in that flat rate. And if it was not a flat rate and you had a retainer fee, what the terms of that retainer fee were, for example,... View More
"So my question is, I have a 6-year-old boy, and my ex-wife has full custody of him. I do have visitation rights, but according to the court order, I am responsible for the medical bills that are not covered by insurance. I do not have any insurance. I lost my job 3 months ago, and I am... View More
answered on Jul 25, 2024
You must follow the court order until another order modifies it, regardless of your financial situation. If you can no longer afford what you have been ordered to pay, you should file for a modification. Now you can't pay what you don't have, but you could be found in contempt if you... View More
I live in Muscogee County GA, their father lives in Heard County GA. They're 14 and 16, and want to live with me in Muscogee County. Is this something that we can file without an attorney? Does it matter if their father doesn't want them to move here? He has no grounds to contest this... View More
answered on Jul 3, 2024
There's so much information missing from here that it's hard to provide advice. If there is an order granting the other parent custody, you don't simply file an election for change of custody. You have to file for a modification. Then you must have the custodial parent served.... View More
I filed 3 motions including a motion to compel a motion to extend discovery and a motion for a citation of contempt. The order denying them only said that the pro se motions were either mute or meritless with no explanation
answered on Jul 3, 2024
As an attorney, I have never received a response like that from the Court. Therefore, it is possible there was an error or error(s) with your motions. And since I have never received that response, and have not seen your paperwork, I can't tell you why your motions were denied, nor can... View More
We are going through a divorce now. She is trying to say that I was the aggressor. The deputies even took pictures. When she bite me now the sheriff's office says there is no record of it.
answered on Jul 3, 2024
If you called the police there is typically a police report, whether charges were pressed or not. If there is no report for some odd reason, unfortunately, you will not have any proof to submit in Court. I would urge you to hire an attorney to represent you in this divorce so they can gather the... View More
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