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answered on Jul 31, 2022
Yes, you can file for divorce.
I’d like to avoid high legal costs (GA) and my husband is aware of my desire to file. Can an annulment only be filed by an attorney? and do we have to be separated for 6 months with an annulment? We’ve been separated in the same household for 9 (separate sleeping quarters). No children. No... View More 
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answered on Jul 26, 2022
The process for an annulment versus a divorce is not that different, so in general I would not advise filing for an annulment on the basis of impotence because that is unnecessarily embarrassing for no reason.
An uncontested divorce takes 35 days. If you file for annulment, and he... View More
Wife was awarded house as long as she could have it refinanced out of my name within 15 months of the judge's signature. After which she would have 30 days to leave the residence. 30 days is coming on and we're on 60 days now question is those certain assets like fencing and all... Is she... View More
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answered on Jul 24, 2022
The answer to this depends on the specific language in your final divorce documents. You need to consult with an attorney who can review the documents and then give you advice.
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answered on Jul 21, 2022
Service needs to be perfected before a case can move forward. But you need to pay child support if you have a child who does not live with you.
I received a notice of filling of foreign judgment what does this mean.
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answered on Jul 19, 2022
An order from a order state or country is being registered in Georgia.
Prev counsel issues. Huge mistakes. Custody battle. Dad filed emerg hearing, then not allowing Mom any visits, contempt. Moms atty never filed anything or req. f/up. Def-mom Confronted atty and atty withdrew. 4 days later hearing sched for TODAY 7/14 at 1!! Mom s/w new counsel, trying to gather $... View More
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answered on Jul 14, 2022
You cannot contact the court ahead of time. You can go to court and ask for a continuance for the reasons you stated. You should try to hire an attorney immediately so if the case is reset for a short time from now they can be fully prepared.
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answered on Jul 12, 2022
If a fee is nonrefundable, there isn't anything "left over" and the full fee is earned by the attorney when paid. When attorneys accept a case, they immediately start working on its, and they are precluded from representing any adverse party to the client. They are allowed to... View More
Me and my ex recently broke up and just a couple months before he purchased a puppy claiming he bought it for me. His name is on the adoption form because I was not there for the adoption and he did pay for it. I was the main caretaker of the puppy. He only ever paid for things. All of the vet... View More
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answered on Jul 11, 2022
A dog is considered personal property. Sharing a dog with an ex is a recipe for disaster. I suggest you adopt a new dog from a shelter.
It also has the signature of the officeint. I have a pic if you could look at it pleasei can blur the names out of the document
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answered on Jul 11, 2022
Someone looking at a marriage license isn't going to be able to tell you if he's married. It's possible he divorced after the marriage.
him and he is begging me to stay in georgia because he's scared to go back his dad has primary custody but we have joint custody what action should be taken in this situation im scared for my son his dad is a cop and threatens him also beats him up ?
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answered on Jul 10, 2022
You need to file a modification of custody case.
This statement when does 15months start and end? Final decree was signed march 15, 2021. Does March count as a month since there was more than half a month left if not when is the end date
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answered on Jul 9, 2022
June 15th 2022 was the deadline.
My Lawyer and my ex Lawyer is Facebook friends, It appears like they are good friends.
I would expect my Lawyer to tell me something about this,
Isn't this violating Lawyer ethic laws?
please read
https://www.tlnt.com/the-problem-when-attorneys-become-facebook-friends-with-a-litigant/
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answered on Jul 8, 2022
This does not violate any ethics laws. Most attorneys have attorney friends and as long as it doesn't impact the representation, it doesn't matter.
Cobb County Georgia Superior Court referred me to file Legitimation paperwork, However Legitimation paperwork specifies child born OUT of WEDLOCK.
I also have a court eligible DNA certified test as well.
The Father (Ex-Husband) is on the Birth certificate, However the Mother is no... View More
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answered on Jun 29, 2022
You still need to file a legitimation, but the ex-Husband has to be a party, as it's legally his child. This is a complicated case, so hire an attorney to help.
My filing was rejected "Rejected because this needs to be filed in the state and county where the defendant lives. Will not serve outside of county."
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answered on Jun 26, 2022
No, you cannot file Georgia divorce papers in Ohio. Also, it is possible to file for divorce here even if your spouse does not live here. Contact an attorney for assistance.
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answered on Jun 24, 2022
Pay August.
Required to pay child support but cannot change birth certificate
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answered on Jun 21, 2022
Because that's the law. The father has to file for legitimation in order to obtain custody rights and be added to the birth certificate.
My name is Faith Clem I’m 21 years old and I have been staying with my fiancés family we have a 3 month old son.
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answered on Jun 19, 2022
You are not a tenant and have only been there a week. I'm assuming there is no signed lease. They do not have to let you live with them if they don't want to.
This time sharing case was established in Florida, however I and the children reside in Georgia. The father resides in North Carolina. Under the order I am supposed to meet the father with the children in South Carolina, however myself and one of the children are under chiropractic care and... View More
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answered on Jun 16, 2022
It's unclear where the case is filed. If the case is filed in Florida, you need to get a Florida attorney to assist you.
I am in GA and have been trying since the end of Oct 2021 to get divorced from my husband who I have a TPO against for a year. I have no more money to pay and will file Pro Se. We have no minor children and the only thing I wanted in my original request is a divorce (which I paid upfront for a... View More
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answered on Jun 8, 2022
You can tell your attorney that you intend to hire another attorney. Once you hire a new attorney, the new attorney can substitute in the case.
Public defender for family court Jefferson county area
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answered on Jun 1, 2022
There is no public defender in family court. In juvenile court cases, an attorney may be appointed if a party cannot afford one and termination of rights is at stake.
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