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2 Answers | Asked in Child Custody, Criminal Law and Family Law for Georgia on
Q: If someone takes a child under 14 out of state mom who has no court ordered custody whats the penelty

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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1 Answer | Asked in Divorce for Georgia on
Q: If I get married in the US and in Denmark, then 2 years later I get a divorce in Denmark, is the divorce valid in the US

I was married in both countries, but ended up getting divorced in Denmark. Will my divorce decree be valid in the US?

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answered on Dec 15, 2023

Yes, a valid divorce in Denmark is valid in the United States.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody and Child Support for Georgia on
Q: My girlfriend (20) is 5 months pregnant and her mom has cut off all contact & is saying she’ll get me for harassment

I’m 23, once we told her mom they wanted to speak to her face to face, and she blocked me off my girlfriend social media accounts and every other way of contacting her. Is that illegal for her to keep me away from my girlfriend & unborn child if my girlfriend is an adult? How would I get... View More

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answered on Dec 12, 2023

No, it's not illegal. If your girlfriend wants contact with you, she will find a way.

2 Answers | Asked in Child Custody and Family Law for Georgia on
Q: My child’s father wants visitation rights but when he’s invited to visit he cancels what should I do?

He wants to legitimize her but refuses to come visit until we go to court.

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answered on Dec 10, 2023

Document your efforts to effectuate parenting time. You can't make him visit. Hire an attorney to help you with the legitimation case.

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2 Answers | Asked in Child Support and Family Law for Georgia on
Q: What should I do with the mother of my child is showing her narcissistic tendencies
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answered on Dec 8, 2023

You can't "do anything with her." You can file to gain rights to your child and ask the court for a parenting plan.

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2 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Georgia on
Q: The mother has left with the child and refuses to let me see him and she is living with a coworker. What should I do
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answered on Dec 8, 2023

You need to file legitimation, as stated in the first answer.

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Q: What would prevent me from getting rights to my son
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answered on Dec 8, 2023

Legitimation can be denied if a father has abandoned his opportunity to be a true father to the child. For example, never pay child support - not seeing the child for very long periods of time and other evidence that there was not a real attempt to be a father.

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Q: What is the easiest steps to be legitimized and gain parental rights to your biological child
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answered on Dec 8, 2023

There is only one way to do that - you have to file a legitimation case in Superior court in the county where the mother lives.

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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Landlord - Tenant for Georgia on
Q: I want to kick my step daughters boyfriend out my house but my wife won't let me.

They moved in over a year ago they didn't want to pay rent so they could save up for there own place. We said he had to have a job and they had to buy the food and snacks for her 2 daughters that have been Living with me for 4 years now while she got on her feet. He worked first week here... View More

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answered on Nov 30, 2023

Your wife has just as much right to invite people to live or not live there as you do. So, you can try to kick him out - she can let him back in.

2 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Arbitration / Mediation Law, Child Custody and Child Support for Georgia on
Q: Live in Ga, wife is divorcing after emotional cheating with coworker. Post discovery continued relationship, but said

She ended it. Discovery in feb and admission in Sep. has blam me for it, convinced mutual friends that I am not mentally stable resulting in isolation, misled couples therapist etc. I have offered options to reconcile even after the admission of lying about ending relationship. Instead she is... View More

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answered on Nov 23, 2023

She is allowed to refuse counseling and file for divorce. That does not meet the definition of cruel treatment. Speak with an attorney in your area about your next steps and how to protect yourself during the divorce process.

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1 Answer | Asked in Child Support for Georgia on
Q: In the state of Georgia, can they make the spouse or stepparent pay child support if the non-custodial parent can't?

Will the wife of the non-custodial father be required to pay child support if the non-custodial father is unable to pay the child support due to unemployment?

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answered on Nov 12, 2023

No. The stepparent has no responsibility to pay their spouse's child support.

2 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Probate and Arbitration / Mediation Law for Georgia on
Q: What happens after you sign in mediation?

I have a signed mediation agreement and now the other party will not sign the final order to go to the judge and her lawyer keeps changing the agreement after mediation is over.

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answered on Nov 6, 2023

You need to get an attorney to try to enforce the agreement. Although if you did not sign a fully written agreement at mediation, you may have to start over.

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2 Answers | Asked in Divorce and Landlord - Tenant for Georgia on
Q: If a move out date was ordered in the divorce, do I still have to file eviction of he refuses to move out?

He was given a move out date of November 10, 2023,he claims I still have to file an eviction and he doesn't have to leave. Is this true?

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answered on Nov 4, 2023

No, that's not true. Speak to a family law attorney who can guide you through your options.

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2 Answers | Asked in Child Support and Family Law for Georgia on
Q: If the mom closes a child support case and later reopens it, does the dad owe money for the time the case was closed?
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answered on Nov 3, 2023

Yes, the support is still owed.

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2 Answers | Asked in Child Support, Divorce and Family Law for Georgia on
Q: My ex husband lawyer want send me copies of separation papers. Can she withhold them.

I have asked for a copy numerous times. They also tell me they have a recording of me,which I didn't consent to. Can they legally keep this information from me

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answered on Oct 29, 2023

You can go to the courthouse and get a copy.

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2 Answers | Asked in Child Custody, Child Support and Family Law for Georgia on
Q: State of Georgia child custody. The non-custodial out-of-state parent abnegated 98% of their parenting time this year.

The parent is also several months behind on court-ordered child support. The child no longer wants to be obligated to travel out of state to visit the parent in the coming summer and winter holidays.

Is there a case to request the State to remove mandatory visitation rights from the absent parent?

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answered on Oct 27, 2023

There cannot be a definitive answer to your question. You need to consult with In attorney about your specific case. The age of the child definitely makes a difference. A 5 year old is not going to be able to opt out of parenting time, but a 15 year old might to be able to.

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2 Answers | Asked in Divorce for Georgia on
Q: Do I have to let my wife back in the my home?

My wife moved out of my house. I bought the house before we were married. We got married in April 2022.

Do I have to let her back in?

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answered on Oct 25, 2023

If that is the home you lived in as a married couple, you can't lock her out. She can come back if she wants to.

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2 Answers | Asked in Divorce and Family Law for Georgia on
Q: Wife left home on 5/2. She then started a relationship with another man in July then shortly filed for divorce.

Will this help me in the divorce proceedings?

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answered on Oct 19, 2023

There isn't enough information to tell if it will "help" you. If you have children, it could be relevant to custody. If it's a long term marriage, it could be relevant to alimony. You need to speak with an attorney about all the facts so they can give you advice.

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2 Answers | Asked in Family Law for Georgia on
Q: FAMILY LAW -HOW DO I OBJECT TO LEGITIMATION ? WHAT FORMS DO I FILL OUT TO SEND TO COURT ?
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answered on Oct 18, 2023

There aren't forms for that. You will have to file an Answer and state your objections, which are unique to each case.

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2 Answers | Asked in Child Custody and Family Law for Georgia on
Q: Do I take my child to the legitimation court hearing? & Do I have to wait to court to contest legitimation?
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answered on Oct 13, 2023

No, you should not take your child to the hearing. You should file an Answer and contest legitimation. Do not wait until the hearing.

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