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4 Answers | Asked in Divorce for Georgia on
Q: I’m about to file uncontested divorce. Lived here for 9months.Haven’t switched my license from SC to GA. Can I still fil
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answered on Dec 5, 2019

Yes, you only need to be a resident of Georgia for six months to file for divorce here.

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2 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Immigration Law and Adoption for Georgia on
Q: I would like some review on this lawyer name Ahmed Hassan.
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There are several sites that provide reviews on attorneys, including this one. Most attorney reviews can be found through a google search.

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3 Answers | Asked in Civil Litigation, Civil Rights, Family Law and Divorce for Georgia on
Q: What document do I need to submit to court to close a civil case after the judge has spoken on it and not dismiss it?

The judge has spoken on a civil contempt case and the case shows open and not closed. Child support enforcement cannot move forward with their case because the civil contempt case shows open. I don’t want to dismiss the case only close it.

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answered on Dec 2, 2019

If a final order has been issued on the contempt, you can file a case disposition form to close out the case.

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3 Answers | Asked in Divorce for Georgia on
Q: I'vebeenmarriedsince 6-08 &separated since 9-08 becauseof domestic violenceIcan't findhim todivorce howcan I withouthim
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answered on Nov 20, 2019

If you do not know your spouse's whereabouts, you can petition the court for a divorce by publication.

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1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family Law for Georgia on
Q: How to file for Florida Divorce decree to be registered in Ga for a child custody jurisdiction enforcement from DV hist.

Is there certain forms that are required when filing for this? Especially with a domestic violence clause being the basis for the jurisdiction hold?

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answered on Nov 19, 2019

In order to have the Florida order enforced in Georgia, you will need to register the order in the superior court of the county where the respondent resides. You should consult with an attorney to discuss your options to proceed in Georgia.

4 Answers | Asked in Child Custody and Family Law for Georgia on
Q: My son is 16 , he wants to live with his mother. I have full custody of him. Can i still take him from his mother?

She is blackmailing me saying if i try take him from her she will put me in jail. But i have custody and she has nothing.

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answered on Nov 19, 2019

You can not be jailed for taking possession of your son that you have custody of. However, if the 16 year old wants to live with his mother and signs an affidavit to that effect, that could give rise to grounds for a modification of the current order.

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3 Answers | Asked in Divorce for Georgia on
Q: How do I file additional complaints to a petition of contempt of divorce order? How do I file supporting evidence?
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answered on Nov 19, 2019

If there are additional violations of the order, you can file an amendment to the petition for contempt. Any evidence you have would need to be presented during the hearing.

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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Georgia on
Q: I have proof that my ex husband obtained public notice divorce by fraud ,( lied to the judge) he knew my where abouts .

I have screen shots of the texts he sent me with the actual address and home from Google Earth and another change of address he received from my bank, then him cursing me out in the text plus call logs and other texts. I was never served and never told a hearing. The required search affidavit that... View More

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answered on Nov 18, 2019

You will need to file a motion to set aside the divorce decree. If you are not experienced with the court system, I highly recommend you seek an attorney to handle this on your behalf. If you can not afford an attorney, I suggest you apply for counsel with your local legal aid office.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Georgia on
Q: What is the statute that a judge must read the record when another judge had been recused and another been assigned
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answered on Nov 18, 2019

There is no statute requiring a judge to read the record.

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Q: Can my dad kick me out at 16 in the state of Georgia?
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answered on Nov 18, 2019

Without knowing more facts about your case, we can not answer that question. Until you reach the age of 18, the parent is still responsible for the minor child.

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2 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Georgia on
Q: if I have a phone in my name and give it to my minor child and she goes to another parent's house do they have the righ

does the parent have the right to take the phone from the child the phone is in the other parents name

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answered on Nov 18, 2019

Either parent has the right to parent as they see fit during their parenting time. The short answer to your question is likely yes. The phone being in the other parent's name does not prohibit a party from restricting use of the phone during their parenting time.

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4 Answers | Asked in Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce and Family Law for Georgia on
Q: What form do I use to amend a child to an existing order?

Two kids are already on the legitimation paperwork. I had to wait until DNA confirmed the third child and now that it has, the judge told me to amend the third child in order to proceed with legitimating all three for the same order. I have looked all over for such a form and can not find one. I... View More

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answered on Nov 18, 2019

There is no form to accomplish this. If the case is still pending, you need to amend the petition or answer to add the third child to the action. If the action is no longer pending, you will need to file a new action for the third child or to modify the previous order to include the third child.... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Family Law for Georgia on
Q: Can you have an individual trespassed from an apartment complex in fulton county, ga

Stepson lives with us and the mother will not return him. Upon his return we would like to have her trespassed from the property to prevent this from happening again.

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answered on Nov 18, 2019

Is there a current custody order? If there is and the mother is in violation of that order, she can be held in contempt for willfully violating the order. You should contact an experienced family law attorney immediately to address having the child returned.

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Q: My Grandmother just had surgery and is refusing to go to rehab to regain her independence. Are my Mother and Aunt liable

My Grandmother wants to live in her own home but, with no way to feed or clean herself. She's refusing help and rehab

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answered on Nov 18, 2019

Unfortunately, you can not force your grandmother to accept assistance.

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3 Answers | Asked in Child Custody and Family Law for Georgia on
Q: Can i request my hearing for child visitation to be held in private?

I live in a small town and i feel that it will be detrimental to my childs wellbeing if all of the facts of his child custody/visitation hearing are heard in open court

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answered on Nov 18, 2019

Court proceedings are open to the public. Unless the case is pending in juvenile court, the courtroom will be open to the public.

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Family Law for Georgia on
Q: my sister is 15 years old she is dating an 18-year-old boy they are having sex and our mother knows what can I do ?

I need to know what I can do to have this stopped

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answered on Nov 18, 2019

You can report the conduct to the police.

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4 Answers | Asked in Family Law for Georgia on
Q: I pay $950 in childsupport for my daughter every month, her mom made her get a job and our daughter has to use her own

Working Money to buy everything for herself. Ex said since our daughter has a job she doesn’t need to use the childsupport money for her. can I go back to court and modify childsupport since my daughter is working and buying her own things?

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answered on Nov 14, 2019

Your child's income will not be considered in determining your child support obligation.

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2 Answers | Asked in Family Law for Georgia on
Q: Im worried and no safe let the baby daddy visit or chilling around newborn because he got 3rd cruelty to children
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answered on Nov 14, 2019

If the child has not been legitimized, the father has no legal rights to visitation in the state of Georgia.

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2 Answers | Asked in Divorce and Family Law for Georgia on
Q: How do I turn in evidence for a contempt motion? How do I add to a motion for contempt?
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answered on Nov 14, 2019

You need to file a Petition for Citation of Contempt or a Motion for Contempt. Have the petition or motion served upon the other party and set it for a hearing. During your hearing, you will have the opportunity to present evidence of the contempt that you are alleging.

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2 Answers | Asked in Family Law for Georgia on
Q: I have temporary guardianship over my grandson can his mother just come and take him away and what can be done if she do
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answered on Nov 14, 2019

The mother can terminate the guardianship. You should consult with an attorney to discuss your options based on the specific circumstances of your case.

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