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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.
ex has history of FV with a FV Battery guilty plea in 2016 & FV Simple Battery charges pending jury trial both I was victim to.
I learned of a domestic dispute during a visitation weekend. There was drinking involved while at a friends pool, my ex was yelling at g/f and her 8yo and... View More 
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answered on Oct 29, 2023
You telling him to take you to court about parenting time is contempt. However, if the parenting plan allows for him to pick up the child from daycare on his weekends, and he has chosen not to, you may not be held in contempt. If you feel that parenting time would put your child in a dangerous... View More
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.
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.
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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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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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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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
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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.
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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
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answered on Oct 2, 2023
You have an attorney. Ask them as they have more details about your case.
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answered on Oct 1, 2023
Adults should not date children.
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answered on Sep 29, 2023
You can't lie. Just admit it and move on. You aren't going to prison for an affair.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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
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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.
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