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answered on Jan 2, 2025
You do not have to let the child go with the father based on what happened. You can file a case for paternity and child support, and he may choose to counterclaim with a request for parenting time. But speaking with an attorney about establishing a child support case would be the next step.
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answered on Nov 12, 2024
You need to gather all of your financial information and then consult with an experienced family law attorney in your area. Here are some steps you can take:
1. Organize Your Financial Documents
List Your Assets and Debts: It’s important to have a comprehensive list of your... View More 
The child support decree ended on my son’s 18th birthday and the mother sent me doctor bills from 11 months ago after the decree ended.
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answered on Sep 5, 2024
A decree doesn't always "end" on a child's 18th birthday, and definitely does not if the child is still in high school. If the bills were incurred while your child was a minor or in high school, you may still owe. Consult with an attorney who can review your decree and give you specific advice.
The payment was in two more payments. However, after no progress on my case for a month I communicated that I need to know what work has been done on my case. The law firm then notified me that they had hired a fraudulent lawyer to work on my case that they now fired. However, when I asked for my... View More
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answered on Jun 17, 2024
You can terminate representation for any reason. It doesn't have to be fancy. You can just send an email saying "I no longer wish to work with you as my attorney. Please stop work on my case and I am hiring someone else. Thank you."
What can I do for the lawyer to submit the documents needed
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answered on Jun 3, 2024
The other side only has to submit documents if you have asked for them the correct way. If you have properly filed and served request for production of documents, interrogatories and request for admissions, you have to follow up to make an effort to resolve the dispute. If you have done that,... View More
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answered on Dec 15, 2023
The divorce can only be moved from county to county if the case was filed in the wrong county. If the marital home was in Gwinnett or the respondent lived in Gwinnett at the time of filing, venue is probably correct in Gwinnett.
I recently broke up with my girlfriend, who has no job and pays nothing, but lives with me in my friend's house. She then abruptly revealed that she is pregnant, a child I do not want. She agreed at first and scheduled an appointment to have an abortion, but is now changing her mind, holding... View More
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answered on Nov 19, 2023
1. In Georgia she is allowed to record without your consent.
2. You can't evict her because it's not your house. You certainly can move if you want to be away from her.
3. You can't force her to have an abortion.
4. She can have the baby and seek child... View More
Is There a Case Law / Law's in Georgia were Father was granted Primary Physical Custody in a none married couple case? Child live with both parents from birth, mother moved out the home1st time, child continue to live with father, mother moved a 2nd time to another county, again child continue... View More
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answered on Jan 23, 2025
Neither party "should" be granted custody. It's a case by case basis based on the facts under that case. The court considers all the following, then decides. OCGA 19-9-3
(3) In determining the best interests of the child, the judge may consider any relevant factor... View More
If I voluntary put myself on child support and haven't spoken nor seen my child over five years plus contact the other parent every week to speak to our child and she/he doesn't answer and just want to just collect child support payments without having to co-parenting; Am I able to... View More
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answered on Jan 17, 2025
No, you can't just terminate child support. If you want timesharing, consult with an attorney about filing and requesting timesharing.
I’m seeking legal advice regarding my ongoing divorce case. My current lawyer has been unresponsive since December 2024, and my husband’s attorney withdrew due to non-payment. Additionally, the Guardian ad Litem hasn’t provided any updates since August 2024, and the final hearing has been... View More
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answered on Jan 15, 2025
The best route is to have a consultation with an attorney who will review your entire case file and advise you on next steps.
I don't want him trying to move in with me or coming down there to harass me and my son. I don't want him coming into the house or coming down to the house to harass me constantly. The properties were attained after marriage.
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answered on Jan 10, 2025
You will need to file for divorce. You can't prevent a spouse from coming into marital property until there is a court order that says otherwise.
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answered on Jan 7, 2025
It depends on the order, but most child support stops at 18, unless the child is in high school.
We have divided everything and our children are 28 and 30. Do we need the DRFA to file the divorce
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answered on Jan 5, 2025
Some judges and / counties require it. You can file the uncontested diovrce and then ask the judge's office. Most do not require the DRFA.
Also the baby was born and they still wasn’t married the kid was two before they married but the father is in prison for child molestation but not for the kid but because of a 13 yr old girl boss he have or when he gets out would he have any kinda rights to the kid
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answered on Dec 29, 2024
The marriage after the baby was born means the child is legitimate and the father has rights. If the mother wants sole legal custody, she can file for divorce and request that.
Can I file motion for contempt in GA and serve her in FL?
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answered on Dec 27, 2024
Yes, you can file for contempt in Georgia and serve her in Florida.
To any of the child support addendum. My ex husband has put false info and it has been approved without my permission.
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answered on Dec 22, 2024
You either have to agree on the child support addendum or the court orders it after a hearing. If your case is still open, you need to file an answer and contest the proposed documents. Consult with an attorney about how to do this.
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answered on Dec 19, 2024
Alimony depends on a variety of factors. Not only your need for it, but the other party's ability to pay. Consult with an attorney who can review your finances and history and give you tailored advice.
We are only worried about the home equity everything else has been negotiated.
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answered on Dec 17, 2024
There is no set percentage. The judge can do whatever is fair. In most cases it's 50%, but it doesn't have to be.
How long would the custodial parent have to file a counter claim in response to the changes in custody
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answered on Dec 10, 2024
Generally, there are 30 days to respond to a petition for custody, unless it was filed as an emergency. If emergency custody was granted, you still can respond and should appear at the scheduled hearing. In order to get more specific advice, you need to speak to an attorney who can review the... View More
I’m 15 yrs old who got in a fight with my parents. They tried to take my phone away from me and I said “it’s my property and you can’t do that”. Then they said “Watch me, what are you gonna do? You can’t legally sue.” So I went ti the internet and couldn’t find any sources about... View More
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answered on Dec 10, 2024
Parents are allowed to take phones from their children.
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