Generally a parent may relinquish his parental rights if the child is being adopted - for example, by a step-parent. Another way is if the parent abandons the child or fails to pay child support for at least 12 months. However, the latter reason is less likely as the Court uses a "best... View More

Hire an attorney right away. You have a very short window to prepare for a temporary hearing if she want to relocate. She definitely cannot move now without a court order or the father's permission (which obviously is not likely).

Be careful in your strategy when dealing with this man. Hire an attorney of course and choose wisely. Divorces that have the potential to inflame the emotions of an unstable and potentially dangerous person need to be handled deftly by someone with experience - particularly in domestic violence... View More

It definitely could, especially if they're felony drug charges or your child was present during the commission of the offenses. If its say, a misdemeanor pot possession charge, then probably not - and then it depends on the judge. I've had judges that turn a blind eye to pot and others... View More

You seem like a good soul. There's usually a way to work things out amicably.

Your best course of action is to consult with an attorney to discuss your options and a strategy moving forward for you to achieve them.

If the DFCS Case Manager stated that she will be placed in foster care that means there will be a dependency hearing. The reason DFCS will not speak to you, except in an investigatory capacity, is because by statute you do not currently possess the legal right to take this child into your care.... View More

He still has primary custody of her unless a modification action is filed. Child support continues to continues to accrue whether you pay or not, even assuming you have some sort of verbal agreement with the Father.

The only thing I will add is that you may want to voluntarily begin counseling with a reputable psychologist that has experience with the Courts.

My further inquiry would be how old is your son and how long have you lived in the same household with the Father?

Consult with an attorney before you do anything. I say this because if you work, and it sounds like you do, a good strategy to stall his filing an action by the Father is... View More

The answers are yes and yes. An attorney will ensure the agreement is complete and do all the filing, etc. Just make sure your attorney understands you want her to merely reduce your verbal agreement into writing and not stir up any issues.

My answer to you begins with a question: has paternity been established and are you current in support?

While timesharing and child support are apples and oranges under Florida law, my clients always honor their support obligations before asking the Court for anything and especially during... View More

In offering suggestions to you through this forum, I take no responsibility whatsoever for any course of action you do or don't take. I am providing you a courtesy only.

If you have proof of the dementia, you can always go talk to the Department of Drivers Services (aka... View More

You must file an action in the Superior Court where the child lives to receive legal and physical custody ( in other words co-parenting decision making and visitation). If you live in Cobb, Douglas, Paulding or Fulton County I can help.

DCSS child enforcement actions only have... View More

Unfortunately under the circumstances Georgia law doesn't provide standing by uncles and aunt to seek visitation of nieces and nephews. However, an extended family member may obtain temporary or permanent custody of a niece or nephew through a a dependency action or temporary guardianship... View More

I'm not going to disparage another attorney.

There are at least 3 opportunities for any outcome in a Family Law case: Mediation, Temporary Relief and Trial. But all those opportunities are worthless without complete financial disclosure. The saying "if at first you don't... View More