Questions Answered by Regina Irene Edwards
Q: Permanent guardianship was given to my ex's aunt when she lost parental rights in Juvenile Ct/DFACS. Can I get my 16y/o?
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Answered on Jan 23, 2019
Answered on Jan 23, 2019
Regina Irene Edwards' answer
The only answer is maybe. Talk to an attorney who can review all of the court order and listen to your history and give you advice.
The only answer is maybe. Talk to an attorney who can review all of the court order and listen to your history and give you advice.
Q: Divorce and adultery. My husband and I have been separated for almost a year not legally separated.
Regina Irene Edwards' answer
You won't go to jail. However, you do need to talk to an attorney about your options.
You won't go to jail. However, you do need to talk to an attorney about your options.
Q: What form do I need and where can I download that the court ask me to complete : an amended Complaint for Divorce
Regina Irene Edwards' answer
There is no such form. As you haven't said what you need to amend, no one can tell you what to do. You need to talk with an attorney.
There is no such form. As you haven't said what you need to amend, no one can tell you what to do. You need to talk with an attorney.
Q: I have a signed voluntary acknowledgment of legitimization, what steps do I take to file for visitation or custody?
Regina Irene Edwards' answer
Kim is correct. No one can give you a tutorial on how to file for custody. When your car breaks down, most people don't ask for advice on how to fix it, they take it to a mechanic. The law is the same way. You need to hire an attorney if you want to file for custody.
Kim is correct. No one can give you a tutorial on how to file for custody. When your car breaks down, most people don't ask for advice on how to fix it, they take it to a mechanic. The law is the same way. You need to hire an attorney if you want to file for custody.
Q: Can I legally move out and take my biological daughter with me (keeping same state/school) if my wife wont move too?
Regina Irene Edwards' answer
My colleagues are correct. Even though you have a legal right to leave and take your child, it could backfire quickly and spectacularly. Talk to an attorney about your options before you do anything.
My colleagues are correct. Even though you have a legal right to leave and take your child, it could backfire quickly and spectacularly. Talk to an attorney about your options before you do anything.
Q: In the state of Georgia , how long do you have to pay child support if your child has special needs?
Regina Irene Edwards' answer
The order should state that child support ends at age 20 if the child is still in high school.
The order should state that child support ends at age 20 if the child is still in high school.
Q: Can stepparent adopt my child if I am not legitimized and haven't paid child support but have maintained regular contact
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Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support and Family Law
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Georgia
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Answered on Jan 16, 2019
Answered on Jan 16, 2019
Regina Irene Edwards' answer
The short answer, is yes, the adoption can be granted. 10 years of not paying any support could be considered abandonment. You need to hire an attorney in order to have an chance.
The short answer, is yes, the adoption can be granted. 10 years of not paying any support could be considered abandonment. You need to hire an attorney in order to have an chance.
Q: My child support order states my ex will receive a $200 travel deviation unless she moves back to GA. If she moved
Regina Irene Edwards' answer
You are asking for specific advice about an order that we haven't seen that you yourself say is vague. The only way to get advice about this issue is to go see a family law attorney, and have them review your order and give you advice.
You are asking for specific advice about an order that we haven't seen that you yourself say is vague. The only way to get advice about this issue is to go see a family law attorney, and have them review your order and give you advice.
Q: We are separated after 22 yrs. Not legally. He left the home. Is everything considered mine once he abandon them?
Regina Irene Edwards' answer
You need to consult with a family law attorney about your specific case. It is possible that you will receive spousal support, but every case is different and the attorney needs to hear all of the background before giving you advice.
You need to consult with a family law attorney about your specific case. It is possible that you will receive spousal support, but every case is different and the attorney needs to hear all of the background before giving you advice.
Q: My husband lives in Alabama and I did with him at his mother's instill about a week ago. He took our daughter without
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Criminal Law, Divorce, Family Law and Child Custody
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Georgia
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Answered on Jan 12, 2019
Answered on Jan 12, 2019
Q: Mother here, unwed. He is on birth certificate but not legetamized. By Ga law I have custody but how can I show proof?
Regina Irene Edwards' answer
You can show them this - https://law.justia.com/codes/georgia/2017/title-19/chapter-7/article-2/section-19-7-25/
You can show them this - https://law.justia.com/codes/georgia/2017/title-19/chapter-7/article-2/section-19-7-25/
Q: We had an original joint custody agreement with our children but I now have them can he change it
Regina Irene Edwards' answer
Yes, he can go back to the original order. That is the only thing that is binding.
Yes, he can go back to the original order. That is the only thing that is binding.
Q: My husband was awarded physical custody of his son. The mother gets him every other weekend. She lived in SC, so she
Regina Irene Edwards' answer
You probably should do nothing. The travel deviation probably isn't enough to spend thousands in attorneys fees arguing over a few dollars in child support. He got custody, which was the most important thing, so sometimes it's best to leave well enough alone.
You probably should do nothing. The travel deviation probably isn't enough to spend thousands in attorneys fees arguing over a few dollars in child support. He got custody, which was the most important thing, so sometimes it's best to leave well enough alone.
Q: A superior court judge gave my 13 yr old child's father temporary custody because she goes to public school online.
Regina Irene Edwards' answer
There is no such thing as a public defender for a family law case. If you want an attorney, you will have to fire one. If you had an issue with service, that should have been addressed formally with the court via a pleading. There may be some unfairness with what happened, but you will need an attorney to help clean up the filings, possible object to his attorney's conflict of interest if he represented you before and argue that you are allowed to make education decisions without the...
There is no such thing as a public defender for a family law case. If you want an attorney, you will have to fire one. If you had an issue with service, that should have been addressed formally with the court via a pleading. There may be some unfairness with what happened, but you will need an attorney to help clean up the filings, possible object to his attorney's conflict of interest if he represented you before and argue that you are allowed to make education decisions without the...
Q: do I have to comply with dfacs in Georgia about visitation tho there's been no court order safety plan or signing of any
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Answered on Jan 6, 2019
Answered on Jan 6, 2019
Regina Irene Edwards' answer
If you say the allegations of drug use are false, refusing a drug test doesn't seem the best way to prove that. Get a lawyer immediately to advise you.
If you say the allegations of drug use are false, refusing a drug test doesn't seem the best way to prove that. Get a lawyer immediately to advise you.
Q: My husband has impotency and denies to see a Dr. This problem ruined my life. I want to divorce. How can I prove it?
Regina Irene Edwards' answer
I agree you don't need to prove impotency in order to get a divorce. You can file on the no fault grounds.
I agree you don't need to prove impotency in order to get a divorce. You can file on the no fault grounds.
Q: Wife gives away or sells playstation worth $700 what can i do.
Regina Irene Edwards' answer
If no divorce has been filed, there is nothing you can do. If the divorce has been filed and a standing order issued, neither is supposed to dispose of marital property, although it is possible a court may not care too much about your video game system.
If no divorce has been filed, there is nothing you can do. If the divorce has been filed and a standing order issued, neither is supposed to dispose of marital property, although it is possible a court may not care too much about your video game system.
Q: How does child support work in GA if there are 3 kids... 1 of which lives with the father and 2 live with the mother?
Regina Irene Edwards' answer
That is a complicated scenario and you should consult with an attorney. Two child support worksheets would have to be done. If 1 lives with the father and 2 with the mother, AND the father makes equal or more than the mother, then father would probably pay something, but it's best to have an attorney run the numbers.
That is a complicated scenario and you should consult with an attorney. Two child support worksheets would have to be done. If 1 lives with the father and 2 with the mother, AND the father makes equal or more than the mother, then father would probably pay something, but it's best to have an attorney run the numbers.
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