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I'm going to keep the house and she wants to leave( she is already approved for another town house) what do I need to do and also to keep mortgage the same when she leaves divorce final?
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answered on Sep 24, 2024
A mediator can't take care of it. You need to contact an attorney immediately.
I am living in FL with my 6 month year old child but have an active divorce case in GA where her father resides. When I got pregnant I was living in Texas. He and I talked about reconciling and he told me to quit my job sell my stuff & move back home to GA. 60 days I had to wait & during... View More 
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answered on Sep 18, 2024
You need to speak with an attorney about your specific situation as you have a case pending. Multiple moves may impact a custody case, so an attorney needs to hear all the facts before giving you advice.
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answered on Sep 4, 2024
You need to speak to an attorney about your situation. In general, equity in a home is marital property and subject to division. There may be exceptions to that based on your unique finances and situation.
The ex wants to sell and asked for the death certificate. My question is , can the ex husband sell the home and take all of the proceeds? This is in Georgia
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answered on Sep 3, 2024
There is not enough information to answer your question. A lot depends on what was written in the settlement agreement regarding who would get the home. You need to consult with an attorney who can review the divorce documents and give you advice.
I have joint custody.My daughter lives with her dad (in Newnan Georgia..(he is domicile parent)She is currently in the hospital due to suicide.Im now wanting full custody what can I do.
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answered on Aug 27, 2024
You will need to file a modification of custody in the county where the mother lives.
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answered on Sep 2, 2024
No, the father must receive notice of the court motion to terminate rights.
I had a baby out of wedlock and she put me on child support but won’t let me see the child. They see me as a donor? Can I terminate parental rights to terminate the support?
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answered on Sep 9, 2024
No, you cannot just terminate your rights to avoid paying child support.
In 2019 my ex moved to TX with my child without my knowledge and without informing the court. Since then, it has been very difficult for me to see my child. I have to pay all expenses and fly child back and forth (3 round trip tickets). Finally, ex agreed for my child to fly as an unaccompanied... View More
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answered on Jun 4, 2024
You don't need a contempt - you need a modification of your parenting plan. If the custody case was finalized in Georgia, and you still live here, you can file a modification in Georgia.
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answered on May 21, 2024
If you no longer want to be married, you can file for divorce. There can't be a more specific answer until you consult with an attorney who can review the assets, debts, property and income of the parties.
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answered on Apr 13, 2024
Everything purchased during the marriage is marital property. It's up to the judge, but things purchased during the marriage, even during separation, may be subject to division.
Can I file on my own or do I need a lawyer? He has a lawyer.
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answered on Feb 26, 2024
You absolutely will need an attorney.
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answered on Feb 24, 2024
You can petition the court for contempt of the parenting plan.
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answered on Jan 26, 2024
The divorce can restore a prior name. If you want a new name, you have to file a name change after the divorce.
The GAL, was appointed at a contempt hearing. The contempt was not charged, an agreement was made with both parties. Two weeks later the child came forward with allegations of being molested by her father, therefore the mother stopped abiding the new agreement. After 2 months or more with the fact... View More
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answered on Jan 25, 2024
Yes, the guardian can testify. What weight is given to the opinion is up to the judge.
The house is in mine and my dad's name and mine and my dad's name is on the refinance. Husband nowhere on it.
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answered on Jan 12, 2024
The house itself may not be marital property, but some of the equity will be. You should speak to an attorney before you do this.
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answered on Jan 9, 2024
You need to hire an attorney and file for either temporary or permanent custody.
She kept the winning concealed from me and ran off with this guy she’s our me through hell the last several years causing me to lose everything and now has her friends gang stalking me on line
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answered on Jan 6, 2024
You should hire an attorney to start your divorce.
I don't want to pay child support if he's living with me she won't agree to that
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answered on Jan 5, 2024
You need to hire an attorney to file a modification of custody and support.
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answered on Jan 2, 2024
No, if a mother has abandoned a child and not paid child support, the father can file for abandonment.
Non family member and the older brother took the kids meet the father and then father drove them back across state lines
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answered on Dec 30, 2023
Sounds like dad had help with transporting the child for his parenting time. Unless there is something in the parenting plan that prohibits this, this is perfectly fine.
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