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I’m a U.S. citizen, and my wife is a Canadian and Green Card holder. I have two kids, both of whom are American-Canadian. However, my wife said she wanted to go to Canada to visit her parents, and she asked me to sign a travel consent form so she could travel with... View More 
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answered on Apr 14, 2023
You need to hire a divorce immediately and file for divorce. If they lived in Georgia the past 6 months, that is the home state and she could be ordered to bring them back.
This was for school matters with our child. The lawyer performed only one or two actions, for which they billed against the retainer. We haven't needed representation since, but left the retainer in place. There has been no correspondence either way. Just remembered the retainer exists. The... View More
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answered on Apr 14, 2023
That is an unusually long time to wait to see if you are owed money back. I'd suggest reaching out to them first. They may not have records that go back that far, so you may have to let it go.
I hired a divorce law firm in February and paid the 9k retainer. Just got notification they are withdrawing 0 warning. They scheduled two court hearings and took my evidence. I spoke with them 3 times and just got a notification from the court they are withdrawing representation because “it’s... View More
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answered on Apr 13, 2023
This doesn't sound like malpractice. Malpractice is a breach of an ethical duty. If you were billed hourly, a retainer is not the full payment and you have to keep paying the bills in order for the attorneys to stay on the case. Attorneys are allowed to withdraw from a case for pretty much... View More
My husband failed to serve me with papers and will not disclose his financials. He’s left me living below the poverty line. I am disabled and unable to work. He’s taken away my only career as an author so now I can’t afford marketing and such. He asked for the divorce with his mother present... View More
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answered on Apr 11, 2023
There is no form for that. That kind of motion is very fact specific.
He hasn’t paid since December. I went to the courthouse to file a contempt and was referred to my attorney because the judge hasn’t signed the divorce papers and it has been over a year. He paid via Zelle so I am due 4 payments on the 15th. What do I do?
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answered on Apr 11, 2023
He can't be in contempt if the divorce order wasn't signed. You need to co tact an attorney to finalize the divorce.
I dated a girl 3 years ago. We broke up and 6 months later she said she was pregnant with my child. She cut off communication and I never met or saw the child. She lives in Georgia and I live in Florida. For the past 3 years I've tried contacting her and her family begging to be able to meet... View More
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answered on Apr 11, 2023
You can't force a DNA test unless and until you file for legitimation. Once there is a DNA test ordered and you are the father, the court will address parenting time and child support.
He has no contact with the children in a few years now, he doesn't support them at all. He never calls it texts or writes them. He doesn't buy them things on birthdays or holidays. They are now teenagers 15&13. They don't even know him other than when they were younger. I have... View More
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answered on Apr 10, 2023
You can object to the legitimation. If he has abandoned his opportunity interest in ceing a parent, the judge can deny the legitimation. You are going to want to hire an attorney for this.
FL to serve the Summons and Petition?
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answered on Apr 8, 2023
The first answer is not correct. You can serve per Georgia law. You have to use someone on Fulton's process server list who is willing to go serve in Florida, or you have to use the sheriff in Florida, or file a motion to have a process server in Florida appointed. That requires a motion and... View More
My husband and I are separated. I do not want a divorce but he is making really foolish financial decisions. Is there any way to protect my kids and me from his reckless spending and accumulating debt without filing for divorce?
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answered on Apr 7, 2023
No, there is not. Courts do not interfere in financial matters in a marriage unless and until that divorce or separation is filed.
Divorcing after 23 years due to repeated infidelity, domestic abuse. Spouse wants me to leave our rented home with an uncontested divorce. 3 grown kids, 2 still at home. Husband wants me to leave marriage with a few decorations, my cloths, and take on a car note in his name (car I have driven and... View More
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answered on Apr 6, 2023
VA benefits are not off limits.
The child support agreement states 18 or until completion of Highschool.
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answered on Apr 1, 2023
If the child has reached the age of majority as defined in the Order, you can just stop paying.
I didn't word My question clearly enough. Physical custody was obtained through the court system. This is what I would consider ghost arrears, in other words my last payment in December 2020 should have finalized and closed the case with zero arrears remaining. F a st forwarding to this... View More
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answered on Mar 30, 2023
There isn't a way to answer your question. It's too specific and an attorney would have to review the court orders as well as all payments made in order to advise you if you are correct or not. Given the small amount, you'd pay a lawyer much more to figure it out, it may make sense... View More
No children under 18, prior physical abuse, current verbal, financial and mental abuse. Can I leave without a document in place to another state and file for divorce there after establishing residency?
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answered on Mar 27, 2023
You can move wherever you want. However, your husband may choose to file in Georgia and the case can proceed here. Each state has different residency requirements, so if he doesn't file, you need to contact an attorney in your new state.
Important issues were left out during mediation.
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answered on Mar 24, 2023
It may be, depending on how unclear the agreement is. The other side may think the agreement is fine as is.
Judge ordered 2 weeks non consecutive visitation during the summer. They already get alternating weekends as regular visitation.
Is the week visitation constitute 5 days (Mon - Fri)? Or is it 7 days (Mon - Sun)? And does it include the normal visitation or in addition to the normal visitation?
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answered on Mar 21, 2023
A week is 7 days. It is in addition to the normal parenting time.
In the state of Georgia I know there are different rules for spousal support. Does a judge look at previous employment if the spouse has quit their job or taken a lower paying position? Married 18 years and she was not a stay at home Mom, though we both worked from home equally. She ran a... View More
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answered on Mar 20, 2023
There is no percentage or guideline. The judge will look at all that you have mentioned in determining whether or how much spousal support it should be.
I was dating lawyer. Broke up w/her, she trashed my house. Cops were called, she was chargd w/felony proprty damge. We got back togthr. To avoid losing license, she wrote a stmnt that got her out of trouble and put me in trouble. I ended up w/ false reprt of crime (1 yr probation, ankle monitr... View More
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answered on Mar 20, 2023
You need to speak with a good criminal attorney. A bond condition is not a suggestion - no contact means no contact.
I bought my home before I got married and now we're going through a divorce. Oddly, we still live in the same house while going through this.
She has stated several times that she isn't leaving g after the divorce is final.
My question is, when the divorce is final and... View More
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answered on Mar 14, 2023
If the judge grants you the home, the judge will give her a deadline to leave.
I was born in California and so were my birth parents. Their parental rights were taken away in 2000 when I was 7 years old. I was adopted the following year in 2001 when I was 8. My adoptive parents are on my birth certificate. I’ve been in contact with my birth mother for about 12 years now and... View More
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answered on Mar 12, 2023
No. You have no legal relationship with your birth mother. So she doesn't qualify as a grandparent to try to get grandparent's rights, and she wouldn't meet those standards anyway. So it's a definite no. You can exclude her if you wish.
My husband and I purchased a home and was manipulated into adding my son and his children's mother to our deed. The agreement was for them to pay half of the mortgage. After adding them the the deed we have received no money for the mortgage nor bills. However, I have been abused mentally,... View More
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answered on Mar 8, 2023
You cannot remove someone from a deed unilaterally. Even if you have a restraining order. You will need to contact a civil attorney to resolve the issue. Your son has interest in the house.
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