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3 Answers | Asked in Domestic Violence for Georgia on
Q: If an ex fling filed a TPO against me for stalking, should I take one out on her as well?

I had a 9 month relationship with a woman who is engaged to be married. Out of nowhere she broke it off, changed her number and blocked me. I sent a ridiculous amount of emails to try and get her to respond. Cusses her out, threatened to tell her boss she uses illicit drugs in which she does. In an... View More

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answered on Jul 7, 2021

You don't appear to have a basis for filing one. She hasn't harassed you. If you want closure, just don't have any contact with her.

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3 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Divorce and Immigration Law for Georgia on
Q: Can the following message from my wife be considered extortion?

You don't know! This is going to be my lat talk to you, do not ask me any more, I need 2 thousand dollars to pay the hospital and the anesthesia, if you don't guive to me I'm done with you at this I you not look back, think and like I said , I need the money not good talking, only... View More

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answered on Jul 6, 2021

No.

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2 Answers | Asked in Divorce for Georgia on
Q: I have been divorced in KY for 4 years. When we divided up personal property I forgot to ask for my $1200 Kayak. Can

I have texted him several times even offering to buy it from him; he ignores me. Can I still recover this ?

I divorced in KY and live in KY

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answered on Jul 6, 2021

No, the divorce agreement is final. If he doesn't want to sell it to you, there is nothing you can do.

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Q: Im disabled. My ex-husband made me sign a non-contested divorce & threatened me. Can i go to court and get my part?

I signed divorce papers under the threats of an abusive Narcissist. I am disabled with no income. I was married 25 years. Can prove duress and abuse along with adultery. I cant afford a lawyer as i have 0 income. Waiting for my disability to be approved. Is there anyone that will help me get what i... View More

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answered on Jun 28, 2021

If your case has not been finalized, talk to an attorney immediately about setting aside the agreement.

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2 Answers | Asked in Child Custody, Child Support and Family Law for Georgia on
Q: Can I pay child support through Zelle? Is there anyway my ex can come back saying they didn’t receive the money? What

Can I do To make sure she doesn’t come after me for child support if i am paying it through Zelle?

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answered on Jun 26, 2021

You can pay this way as long as you don't have a court order specifically telling you to pay another way. First, send a dollar to the number and get a text confirmation that she received it. After that confirmation, you can send the full amount knowing she got it. As an extra measure you... View More

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4 Answers | Asked in Divorce for Georgia on
Q: Which county do I file for divorce?

He went on the run 2 years ago and I haven't heard from him since. I just got confirmation that he is in Cobb county jail. Last known address was mines in Gwinnett but he gave his family address in Rockdale at the jail. All are 3 different countys in Georgia. Also can he be served in jail?

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answered on Jun 18, 2021

He can be served in jail. However, you have to file in the county where he lives. You can file at the address he gave. IF he doesn't object to the case being filed there, it will proceed in whatever county you file in. Talk to an attorney about your options.

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2 Answers | Asked in Family Law for Georgia on
Q: I got served with rulenisi/exparte/restraining order almost 3 months from my ex's mother im unmarried what should my law

Have d one we were supposed to go to court next week but it got changed bc my lawyer said t had to many people testifying for her?

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answered on Jun 16, 2021

No one can give you specific advice about a case in progress without knowing all the facts. As you have a lawyer already, you should ask them.

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3 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Georgia on
Q: I'm an unmarried father of an 18 month old mother gave consent for her mother to have custody

they served me with an rule nisi/ex parte/ restraining order what can I do do I get legitimized then go for custody of just answer them and file a counterclaim

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answered on Jun 16, 2021

Yes, you can file for legitimation and parenting time.

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3 Answers | Asked in Divorce for Georgia on
Q: I'm unemployed due to a business failure and considering a divorce. My wife still makes 100k.

Is there any advantage or disadvantage to getting a divorce while unemployed? I keep hearing very different opinions on this issue. Who's right?

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answered on Jun 16, 2021

Mr. Birchmore's answer is correct. There are too many unknowns to answer your question. Consult with an attorney who can give you advice after hearing all the facts.

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Q: I hold the mortgage both my ex and I are on the deed. When the house sells, how do we divide the equity?

I refinanced the house taking my ex-wives name off the mortgage but it remained on the deed. The only thing the divorce decree says is the we will hare the "net equity". The house is selling 6 years after the divorce. What goes in to "net" equity. My realtor says i can take... View More

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answered on Jun 15, 2021

If your agreement doesn't allow to deduct payments and taxes, you cannot. Net equity is sales price minus closing costs and mortgage. Deducting the payments would mean you got to live there for free for 6 years. You had to pay those somewhere.

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Q: My wife has been an alcoholic for years. Now that our youngest child just turned 14, I want a divorce.

Does claiming alcoholism as a fault have any strategic advantage? I have proof as to how it has adversely effected the kids.

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answered on Jun 15, 2021

If your 14 year old wants to love with you, that will make your case easier. If you are able to prove she has an alcohol issue, that may impact custody and parenting time.

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2 Answers | Asked in Divorce, Family Law and Child Custody for Georgia on
Q: I committed adultery, now during divorce she is committing adultery. Will that affect Alimony? Custody?

I committed adultery and my wife filed for divorce. We are still in the middle of the divorce and now she is dating someone. Can that affect her alimony? I have proof of the guy spending the night at her house with our toddler there asleep. Can that affect custody?The case is in Georgia.

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answered on Jun 15, 2021

It likely will not affect alimony. In order for it to affect alimony, the adultery needs to be the cause of the separation. It appears that the marriage ended because of your adultery and she is dating now. Whether or not the person spending time overnight with your child there is enough to... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Child Support and Family Law for Georgia on
Q: What are my options here regarding child support?

My ex-girlfriend moved back in with her father a few weeks ago and took both our children with her. I have been taking care of her and our children for the past 10 months. She has been threatening to take me to court if I don't agree to pay her $600 in child support. I am currently not... View More

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answered on Jun 14, 2021

If she no longer lives with you, you will have to pay something more than nothing. For now, give her at least $300, but you will need to adjust your budget because support will be owed. There is no way for anyone to tell you how much, because it is a mathematical formula that takes into account a... View More

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3 Answers | Asked in Divorce for Georgia on
Q: My wife and I will be divorcing soon. One of her family members gave her a large some of money during our marriage.

It was deposited into a joint brokerage account and I invested it increasing the value by over 50%. She has moved the money to a different account and will not tell me the password. She also claims I have to right to the money. What is true? Do I have a right to half or a portion of this money? It... View More

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answered on Jun 10, 2021

Based on what you described, it's comingled. However, unless you plan to get divorced, there isn't much to be done if she has now segregated the funds and you have no access to them.

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Q: Where can I get a poverty affidavit for paulding co
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answered on Jun 4, 2021

https://www.fultonclerk.org/437/Poverty-Affidavit Cross out Fulton every where you see it and put Paulding instead.

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3 Answers | Asked in Family Law for Georgia on
Q: How can I get my ex to sign a QDRO

In our Divorce Papers Under Dividing property Retirement it say that that My ex Attorney will take care of preparing Qdro And filing it in court. I didn't realize till my Ex partially retired from the place he work at for years that the QDRO was never taken care of. I contacted his attorney... View More

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answered on Jun 3, 2021

You can file for contempt of court because he is not complying with the court order.

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2 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Georgia on
Q: Can my ex wife tell me who can watch my kids during my parenting time?
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answered on Jun 1, 2021

No, but this issue should be addressed with common sense. Don't have a convicted felon, child abuser or drug user as the caregiver. If you do use a caregiver, that person should have your ex wife's contact information and vice versa.

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3 Answers | Asked in Child Custody, Child Support and Divorce for Georgia on
Q: My ex filed for a divorce and emergency order with me to have no contact with the 3 kids.What happens if I prove he lied

He lied to get the emergency order.

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answered on May 27, 2021

You need to talk to an attorney about your situation. You may be able to get another hearing.

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3 Answers | Asked in Divorce and Child Support for Georgia on
Q: When my husband divorced, he agreed to pay half of college. If his son, who is almost 26, has gone to 3 colleges.

He has yet graduated, keeps failing classes, changed majors. How long is my husband required to continue paying a bill that will never end. His son is working, but his mother doesn’t force him to pay his bills after he moved out. He uses his money to travel to Cal or Japan. Please help. They... View More

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answered on May 27, 2021

The answer depends on what his divorce documents say. He needs to consult an attorney about his situation.

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2 Answers | Asked in Divorce, Child Custody and Child Support for Georgia on
Q: What can I do?

My wife ran to Illinois with my children on February 09, 2021. On May 11, 2021 my wife filed a protective order against which the judge granted on May 25, 2021. My wife had file a protective order against me in the state of Alabama in 2012 and in the state of Georgia in 2018 and both cases was... View More

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answered on May 27, 2021

You didn't ask a question, but my advice is to file for divorce in Georgia ASAP. After she is gone 6 months Georgia will lose jurisdiction over the custody of your children.

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