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.
answered on Oct 12, 2023
There have to be acts of family violence committed in order to get a TPO. Not just that they're scared. Something has to have happened in order for someone to be restrained from their children.
We are still legally married, we had a altercation in June this year I left like always to keep something drastic from happening cause my husband is bipolar so to refrain from serious things happy I leave and go back to my mom for while , he has issues with infidelity since 2014 and still do and... View More
answered on Oct 7, 2023
You need to speak with a divorce attorney.
We were never married and my son just turned two years old. He does not want to even establish paternity.
answered on Oct 6, 2023
There is no particular time limit.
My wife had an affair and decided she wanted to get a divorce I was kicked out of where we were living and then she moved out and with her a fair partner left our son with her parents would not let me see him for well over a year but in that time she moved out of state leaving our son with her... View More
answered on Oct 2, 2023
You have an attorney. Ask them as they have more details about your case.
answered on Oct 1, 2023
Adults should not date children.
answered on Sep 29, 2023
You can't lie. Just admit it and move on. You aren't going to prison for an affair.
answered on Sep 27, 2023
He's allowed to leave and not answer calls. If you have minor children, that will affect custody and its a crime not to support children. Nevertheless, it seems you may need to speak with a divorce lawyer about your options.
answered on Sep 27, 2023
Yes, as long as he signs the documents, you can get divorced in Georgia.
She is communicating with the members that have temporary custodian of my children and I feel like they shouldn’t be communicating outside of her job because I feel like that is conflict of interest
answered on Sep 25, 2023
It is highly unlikely that you can move.a case because you feel the judge is against you. The judge is allowed to make judgment calls, and they may not be in your favor, but that does not mean you can prove it is for an improper reason.
They are now threatening court if phone is not returned. Do I legally have to give it back.
answered on Sep 22, 2023
If you have proof that it was a gift, you may not have to get it back. But, they also could shut off the service. I'd suggest a compromise where you get to port your number out to a new phone and you give the phone back.
with someone else during his visitation?
answered on Sep 21, 2023
No. He can have caregivers during his parenting time if he chooses. If the person is unfit, you can ask the Court to address that.
I need to establish custody of my 14 year old son from his mother. We were never married and my son is in a bad situation at home with his mother.
answered on Sep 21, 2023
You need to file legitimation and custody at the same time.
We were married in Ga 7yrs ago. This is the first time I've ever lived out of state and it was only for 1yr. I just moved back a month ago. He is now living with his girlfriend still in Florida. It is completely 100% uncontested and we have agreed on EVERYTHING. Do I really have to wait 6... View More
answered on Sep 19, 2023
The law requires that you have to be a resident for 6 months before filing. You can speak to an attorney about whether the temporary time in Florida makes you have to start over with the 6 months.
I have a divorce hearing already scheduled for September 11 in GA state; however, I had to move to Vermont so I could be close to the Canadian border and visit my kids, who live in Canada, but the divorce was filed in GA state, and I also got a job in Vermont, so my question is, can I move the... View More
answered on Sep 8, 2023
Your case will proceed in Georgia.
answered on Sep 4, 2023
They can be. If acquired to and / or contributed to during the marriage, they are considered divisible marital property.
I'm filing pro se as this is an extremely time sensitive matter. Do I need to have the other party served as I'm requesting an emergency hearing or will the other party be served at a later time?
answered on Aug 20, 2023
Yes, they have to be served.
May I ask the judge for her to answer in court that day on the stand to answer all 42 questions in front of judge since I am representing my self? How do or what website / link may I know if my Ex is work, have a job or if she on unemployment? May I allow the defendant to speak 1st in court,... View More
answered on Aug 16, 2023
You can call her first for cross examination if you wish. Doing a trial without an attorney is very difficult as most people are unfamiliar with evidence rules.
I need my truck or I will lose my job all I want is my truck
answered on Aug 16, 2023
It's not your truck if it's not in your name. You probably need to just buy a new truck or negotiate with her to get her to sign the title over to you in exchange for a payment.
i signed Florida birth certificate, mother and i affirmed im the biological father with the doctor. i was present at the hospital during her birth. i know florida has a putative father registry to confirm paternal rights and will register, however cannot do an instant search or register and the... View More
answered on Aug 16, 2023
No, you will have to file for legitimation in Georgia.
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