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How is it possible to answer by 10/22/18? I was just served 6/5/19
answered on Jun 6, 2019
If the divorce is filed here in Georgia, you normally have 30 days from the date of service to file an answer. To get a better understanding of what is going on, you should at least have a consultation with a divorce lawyer near you. If the divorce was filed in another state, you should contact a... View More 
My daughter says she has not received any child support from the children's father and it’s been a year. He worked in Georgia for a while and transferred with a company to Alabama. She doesn’t work and I am doing all I can to support them and myself.
answered on May 17, 2019
Typically, the father is supposed to start making payments to the mother on a monthly basis immediately following the Court order. She has two choices at this point. Hire an attorney for file for contempt, or go to child support services. With child support services, Georgia will transfer it to... View More
I have raised my four children for two years on my own with no support. One year ago he started getting them every other weekend. (He walked out and moved in with a girlfriend he cheated with two years ago.) They visit with him where he lives with her.
Now he is asking for joint custody (we... View More
answered on May 13, 2019
Based on the limited facts you just shared, it does not sound like he has a strong case on any of his requests. The statute that guides the Court in deciding parenting time and custody is OCGA 19-9-3. Here is a link - https://law.justia.com/codes/georgia/2010/title-19/chapter-9/article-1/19-9-3... View More
answered on May 13, 2019
In some situations, you may be able to handle a case on your own with the assistance of legal counsel through divorce coaching or 'ala-carte' legal services. To understand what this might look like, you can listen to this podcast episode -... View More
I have talked to a lawyer, they told me that I could represent myself in court, but they didnt go into full detail on how to do it. And so I went to the court house to file a petition with the judge, and when I went up there they told me they couldnt really tell me anything because of it being... View More
answered on Mar 28, 2019
Representing yourself in Court is possible. The Court cannot give you legal advice, however. What you should consider is having a lawyer coach. You just meet with him or her on an as-needed basis. To get an idea of what this might look like, listen to our podcast, Episode 109 - How to Get... View More
I let my son go off with his father and his family for the weekend, and when monday rolled around they were already up there at their lawyers office claiming I had abandoned him there for 2 weeks.
answered on Mar 28, 2019
If the father never legitimated, he has no legal rights. A lawyer cannot change that. Only a Judge can issue an Order Legitimizing your son. You should be able to pick up your son. If DFCS is involved, let them know your side of the story. Unless there is something else going on, I am not sure... View More
We have a custody agreement. I am primary custodian
answered on Mar 22, 2019
If you already have primary custody, I am not sure there is anything to gain by going back to court concerning the new wife. If he is disparaging you to your son and your agreement has an anti-disparagement clause (anti-'badmouthing' clause), you could bring a Contempt of Court action.... View More
I am in the middle of a divorce. My soon to be ex’s sister has called me & left a voicemail threatening to come to my residence and implied that she’d take physical action against me via voicemail & text. My ex has continually had people contact me for her since i have blocked her... View More
answered on Mar 20, 2019
Here are a few things to do. If you are represented, have your lawyer reach out to your ex's lawyer about this and ask for it to stop or you will seek other remedies. If your ex is using her sister and others to harass you, it could be considered a violation of the non-harassment provision... View More
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