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I'd like to get a consultation on obtaining legal custody of my son. He lives with his mother (my ex-wife) and stepdad. My ex-wife has an alcohol addiction. Last October she got into a car accident while being drunk. She was in a rehab all December but she started drinking as... View More 
answered on Mar 12, 2020
You need to file a modification action immediately given these circumstances. If there are genuine issues of safety with the minor child, you may be eligible for an emergency hearing as well. We are here to help if you need it. (404) 525-3080 ejoneslaw.com
answered on Mar 11, 2020
Whether a termination of rights is appropriate is extremely fact specific. The simple fact that she has not been involved for 15 months alone is typically not going to be enough to move forward on a termination of her parental rights. However, that may give rise to a claim for sole legal and... View More
MY wife left with our 3 year old son. What are my legal options?
answered on Mar 11, 2020
I agree with my colleague. You will need to file a divorce action to establish a parenting time schedule.
answered on Mar 10, 2020
It would depend on the specific circumstances of the request or communication. More facts would be needed to adequately answer your question.
My divorce case was settled months ago and the other party was ordered to pay my legal fees “directly to the firm” not through me for reimbursement. The other party refuses to pay and will not tell me their new address. I am being billed over $500 and counting just for the firm communicating... View More
answered on Mar 10, 2020
Your retainer agreement likely still holds you responsible for the billing even though there is an order for the other party to pay. This is pretty common to protect the firm in the case where, like here, the other party is refusing to abide by the order.
answered on Mar 10, 2020
If you were legally adopted, your biological mother's rights would have been terminated and she would have no custodial rights to you. You would not be able to live with your biological mother without the consent of your adoptive parents.
My ex never lived in state and never made decisions. Now he’s refusing to take our children to their activities during his time and it’s showing then they don’t have to honor commitments or follow through with responsibilities.
answered on Mar 9, 2020
That will depend on the language of the parenting plan. You should have your final order reviewed by an attorney to discuss your options.
answered on Mar 9, 2020
Grandparents rights can be difficult to secure in Georgia. You should discuss the specific circumstances of your case with an attorney to determine your best options.
answered on Mar 8, 2020
You can pursue enforcement of the order through a contempt action.
Married in Uzbekistan. separated for 10 years and wife's whereabouts are unknown. Marriage license is lost. How do you get a divorce under those circumstances?
answered on Mar 7, 2020
You may qualify for a divorce by publication. You should consult with a experienced divorce firm to explore your options.
For Any reason will the child support be adjusted due to my daughter having this medical condition? My insurance does not cover her medicine and Her medicine is about $250 a
Month and she has current attack which she has to be taking to the urgent care or ER more often to be treatment and... View More
answered on Mar 6, 2020
Extraordinary medical expenses can be factored into a new child support order.
answered on Mar 6, 2020
In Georgia, you are not required to get married in the same county that your application for marriage license was submitted.
I have a Juvenile court case in Douglasville Ga I am trying to get my 8 year old son back I got my daughter and granddaughter back already but there is a court Date on 04/20/20 for the return of my son but my mother went and got a lawyer and filed for full custody in superior court date has been... View More
answered on Mar 5, 2020
Yes, a custody action can be filed in Superior Court while a juvenile case is pending.
answered on Mar 5, 2020
There is no form to fill out to voluntarily terminate your parental rights unless someone is stepping in to do a step-parent adoption.
I got a TPO in july. Its 1yr long but my husband is in jail and has been for 4 months. Our tpo will be over in july but hes getting out soon and I want to be able to see him, can a judge modify it to let me see him some since I dont think he will just dismiss the TPO.. ??
answered on Mar 2, 2020
You will need to file a request to dismiss the TPO. You also need to be certain that the terms of his release do not also contain a stay away provision restricting contact with you.
I am beneficiary to like 3 high priced accounts and she has "friends" that came for her or for her bf and it aint goin smooth they tryng to keep me away from her cpu and all saying grandma didn't trust me but that's ot true.. How do i take.control here and make them.leave
answered on Mar 2, 2020
You need to contact a probate attorney to resolve her estate.
He picked up a bag of weed off the ground and the police was called before the parent. The school still notify the parent the parent found out when she ran into a teacher at the store. Saying the police told her not to call the parent.
answered on Mar 2, 2020
Yes, an officer can question your child at school without notifying you.
Not sure If the child I’m carrying is his or not but I don’t want him to have nothing to do with my baby. Especially since he took advantage of me. He won’t admit it but he did say he was either drunk or high
answered on Feb 29, 2020
If the child is born during your marriage, your husband will be the child's legal father. If the other man is the biological father, he will have no rights to the child unless he files a legitimation action and successfully delegitimize your husband.
answered on Feb 28, 2020
It's still on the books, but no one is prosecuting for adultery. However, depending on the issues of divorce, proven adultery can be used against a party in a divorce case.
So you have questions right? Well me to! Like why my ex does anything she wants and I'm the one paying. Not only am I paying more in support than I am supposed to now my ex wife is hinting around I better keep paying until both our daughters are through with college. When you learn the... View More
answered on Feb 28, 2020
It sounds like you've had a rough go at it. I'm sorry you went through all of that. In the divorce case, there should have been a parenting plan issued establishing your parenting time with your daughters. The final decree should have also established the period of time that you are... View More
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