Questions Answered by Regina Irene Edwards
Q: I have attempted to contact several attorneys for child custody modification and cannot afford $7,500.
You can have one witness only in a temporary hearing. You should contact an attorney who may be able to assist you for a lower fee to attend just the one hearing.
Q: We are maternal grandparents who have financially taken care of our almost three year old granddaughter. She has lived w
No, you can file for adoption, but the father will have to be notified and a judge can decide to terminate his rights.
Q: Daughter is in chorus class her class is taking a trip to dinsey world would her trip to dinsey fall under extra
I would consider this an extracurricular activity that both parties need to pay for.
Q: Custody thru GA. Ex had sole custody and relocated to AL. Ex parte cut my visits. Child wants to live with me
There isn't enough information to answer the question. That depends on where you live. If you live in Georgia, then you can file in Georgia.
Q: parents r going through a divorce & have prel Hearing tomorrow can I be forced to testify if I have been subpoenaed
It depends on how old you are. You can always tell the judge that you don't have anything to say about either parent.
Q: Judge just issued Order ex-husband’s Modification Denied. Can he re-file under new grounds immediately?
First, you always can ask for attorneys' fee from the first case within 45 days of the final order. Second, if the second case is on the same grounds as the first, you should be able to get it dismissed and your attorneys' fees back. Third, it sounds like you couldn't afford your attorney. You shouldn't have to mortgage your home and spend $100,000 on a custody case. That is absurd in my opinion. There are attorneys who handle cases on a flat fee or capped basis, so you don't spend a lot...
Q: If I put my kids father on child support, does that automatically give him visitation rights?
He has to file a separate case for visitation if he wants him. Putting him on child support doesn't give him rights.
Q: how Would my husband go about adopting my daughter Birth father has no legal rights but on child support
Answered on Aug 14, 2018
You need to hire an attorney to file for adoption. During the adoption, the biological father's rights will have to be terminated.
Q: We were divorced in Ga. years ago, but my ex and my two daughters live in Seattle now. Which state law is followed?
Georgia retains jurisdiction over custody and child support orders until both parties leave the state. A Georgia court may choose to terminate its jurisdiction and transfer the case to Washington, depending on how long the children have lived there.
Q: When two people get married and one moves in with the other and then divorce after a few years if the standards of livei
Alimony is based upon a variety of factors, so a blanket answer regarding alimony can't be given. It's best to consult with an attorney about your specific situation.
Q: What age can a teenager stay home alone for a week? Can a 16 year old stay home alone for 5-7 days?
Q: I was granted a final divorce a few weeks ago. All that was left was for us to work out the proper exchange of funds.
I'm sorry this has happened to you. You will have to hire a new attorney to finalize the case. The new attorney would have to review the full file, as well as the emails in order to help.
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