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I know I have to hire a lawyer in GA.
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answered on Aug 10, 2021
Yes, you may file for divorce
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answered on Aug 3, 2021
There is a difference between legally ok and morally ok. You would not want him to do this to you (as he is also legally allowed to do.) It also could backfire on you in a custody case. Unless there is a history of domestic violence and your safety is in danger, you need to inform him and have... View More 
I understand preschool is optional and per Georgia Compulsory law children aren’t required to attend school until 6. Dad has educational tie breaker, mom has primary physical custody. Parents previously made a written agreement per email for children to a school and after mom paid tuition and... View More
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answered on Aug 1, 2021
Tiebreaker means the parties are supposed to consult and confer, but the educational tiebreaker can make the final decision, even if it goes against prior informal agreement. Father should have consulted with Mother first, but ultimately, he gets to make the final call.
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answered on Aug 1, 2021
A lawyer is not required to file for contempt. It may be a lot easier for you if you have one. Also, if you win, the judge can order that the fees be reimbursed to you.
How will Court handle at hearing. Could opposing counsel bring up at hearing to have motion completely ignored?
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answered on Jul 26, 2021
Not filing a Summons is not fatal to a case - you can always file it now.
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answered on Jul 26, 2021
Yes.
has an attorney on record do I serve the attorney with the motion or serve the individual with the motion?
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answered on Jul 26, 2021
For a new modification case, you have to serve the other party personally.
In our divorce papers she has final decision on education. They have been in the same school for years but she recently moved to a nearby county and wants them to go to school there. She never asked me, I found out from the kids. I asked her about it and she says she has final say and is moving... View More
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answered on Jul 26, 2021
Your agreement should spell out whose school district controls where they go. In the absence of that, you probably both have the right to enroll them in school, based on the 50/50. You likely will not be able to resolve it through court before school starts, so unless you can prove there's a... View More
he is rejecting me from getting my child back in my custody as well as mentally abusing her. she has been with him for over a year refusing me of any rights. he recently told me that he has papers saying that my child has to remain in his custody until the court says he can have custody. I do not... View More
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answered on Jul 23, 2021
You need to speak with an attorney about your case so they can research. I do not recommend calling the police unless a child is in danger and it can be confirmed that he doesn't in fact have a custody order. An attorney can research this for you.
My husband owned the house prior to us getting married he has offered no assistance I was however able to get monies he owed me before he blocked account access . He insisted that I leave my job and draw SS benefits stating he was going to take care of us now he wants a divorce where does all of... View More
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answered on Jul 23, 2021
Given the short length of the marriage, it is unlikely that he will have to give you any more money if you already recovered what you say he owed. You should contact an attorney about an uncontested divorce.
We sent the papers in back in June, but it could take up to 10weeks for his name to officially be added to the birth certificate, can i go ahead & get child support or will i have to wait until his name is officially on the document?
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answered on Jul 22, 2021
You can file for child support now.
Our divorce was finalized 7 months ago, and the judge ordered him to pay me some money. I am wondering if he still has to pay me or not, and what do I need to do next? I have tried to call bankruptcy lawyers, but everyone I have talked to says they work for the people that declare bankruptcy, not... View More
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answered on Jul 20, 2021
Most divorce settlements are not dischargeable in bankruptcy. You need to consult with an attorney who can review your agreement, determine what type of payments he owes and then give you advice.
adjustment for travel cost? My CS order is 2yrs old. Can this be done?
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answered on Jul 20, 2021
A travel deviation is discretionary. You should consult with an attorney. It is possible that even though your order is 2 years old, the support could increase if your income or the child's expenses have gone up, or if the mother's income has gone down.
We were never legally married, lived together 8 years, I am legitimized, pay child support and a court order to have my daughter every week but my ex will not ever allow me to get her. What should my first step be?
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answered on Jul 19, 2021
Contact an attorney about filing for contempt. Before you do, send a text indicating you are going to exercise your parenting time at the next scheduled time and you will sue her if she does not allow it.
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answered on Jul 16, 2021
Him cheating doesn't mean that you will get alimony. Alimony is based on a variety of factors, including his income and yours and whether or not you financially need alimony and if he can afford to pay it.
Can I request my case be reviewed and recalculated to the correct amount? Also can I get credit for the months of over payments and have that applied to my arrears balance?
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answered on Jul 14, 2021
You aren't going to get a credit for anything. If the case is reviewed, the child support may go up. There is no way to tell. You should consult an attorney who can run a calculator for you and give you advice about whether you are paying too much based on the income information of both... View More
The Petitioner’s attorney didn’t supply me with one. I found it after reviewing Fulton county’s checklist for modification of child support.
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answered on Jul 14, 2021
Yes, you do.
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answered on Jul 14, 2021
Yes, both parties must complete interrogatories, turn over the Fulton Mandatory documents and fill out the Domestic Relations Financial Affidavit.
She a restraining order against her husband he cant even see his kids while she has another man living in his home
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answered on Jul 12, 2021
He can file for divorce and ask for parenting time.
not married to the mom, but kids went to mom's parents and they took kids over to mom who want to get them back but they have been living with me for 4 years with 2 previous years with mom but the other 8 years before that they lived with me. ages 6, 10, 13, and 14 years old. I am on birth... View More
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answered on Jul 8, 2021
I agree you have to file for legitimation. You have no rights otherwise.
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