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Ex wife filed contempt in the county I live in that doesn't hold the original order.
answered on Mar 1, 2023
A defendant can typically be sued in the county where they are a resident. She did not have to file in the county that signed the original order unless you had moved out of state. She can file in the county where you live, and I would suggest you hire an attorney.
I don't make a lot of money as I pay half of the household bills. I have a child with my husband, but I need to get a divorce from him.
answered on Feb 28, 2023
There are no pro bono attorneys. There's no such thing. There are attorneys who do some pro bono work. But just like you can't work for free because you have household bills to pay, so do attorneys. Therefore, it's unlikely that you're going to find anyone who is willing to... View More 
Hi! I am in desperate need of an attorney. I have already filed for divorce, but need a lawyer who is versed in the ways of a narcissist. I reached out to Georgia Legal Aid for assistance with this, but was denied due to funding. I’m turning to this community because I have limited funds myself,... View More
answered on Feb 23, 2023
A judge can't order you to find an attorney. You can always choose to represent yourself, legally you have that right. Now the judge may have told you to get an attorney because they may really think you need one. But that's not an order. You don't sue someone for making you... View More
I took NCP to court for contempt of child support and the Judge stated I could only have either the courts handle my case or Child Support Services. He stated that if I want the court to handle it then I have to close my Child Support Services case. Also, to be able to close my Child Support... View More
answered on Feb 9, 2023
Should you choose to close your case with the DCSS, it is highly unlikely they are going to refund you any fees or allow any reimbursement. However, it is typically faster and more efficient to hire your own attorney and go through Superior Court than dealing with the DCSS.
over child custody due to dfacs negligence and due process
answered on Feb 5, 2023
I don't know any attorney who doesn't expect to be paid just like doctors, dentists, painters, landscapers, and everyone else who provides a service expects payment. Attorney's don't support their practices and pay their staff from doing free legal work.
My children's dad all of a sudden wants legal rights, my boys are 3 and 6. He has not been consistent with being there for them, making a bond or providing financially. It baffles me as to why he wants to proceed with this case other than to hurt us emotionally and mentally, and continue to be... View More
answered on Feb 2, 2023
Your kids are of such a young age that you may not be able to stop the court from allowing the father to legitimize. If he petitions the court for legitimation and asks for visitation, I would hire an attorney.
I have full custody. My divorce decree states that he must pay child support and supervised visitations
answered on Jan 30, 2023
There is not enough information here for me to respond as to whether the father's parental rights can be terminated. You could file for child abandonment, based on what you have written, if he has not paid child support or seen the child. But I'm not sure if what you have written would... View More
We have a set hearing February 13th but have an open litigation case in California about child custody and UCCJEA. The children have been living with me since MAY 2021. I have multiple court orders from 3 different states that can prove this. What documents do I use to properly file in the Superior... View More
answered on Jan 30, 2023
The best advice I can give you is to use whatever means you have to hire an attorney. Multiple cases could have been resolved by a proper motion to dismiss. At this point you need help and you need it fast.
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