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answered on Aug 19, 2019
It is unclear from your question what type of documents you signed. We can not answer your inquiry without more information.
Gal has restricted us from seeing each other and requiring counseling for the child. The child is 9 and was having outbursts. Her dad got remarried after 5 weeks of seeing a woman and I started dating her mother a month after that. I don’t even have a speeding ticket on my record and have had... View More
answered on Aug 16, 2019
A guardian ad litem can not issue orders controlling the parties' behavior, but can only make recommendations. However, most judges take a GAL's recommendation as gospel and may make an adverse custody decision against the party who fails to adhere to the GAL's recommendations.
It's her first felony offense. No criminal history. She is 37.
answered on Aug 14, 2019
There can be several reasons that a judge denies bond for an individual defendant, including but not limited to prior criminal history, prior history of failure to appear, holds from probation or other jurisdictions, the seriousness of the pending charges, etc. Without knowing more facts of this... View More
My gf had twins but they were taken by the state a few months after birth. The paternity test determined I am not the father. Now GA DFCS is suing me for child support. I don't want to have to pay child support for kids that aren't mine. What are my options?
answered on Aug 14, 2019
If you and the mother were not married at the time of birth of the children and they are not biologically your children, you have no legal obligation to financially support the children.
I refinanced in 2013 for the second time and she asked to be not included on the mortgage. She is on the security deed but not the VA mortgage.
answered on Aug 14, 2019
If a divorce is pending, there is likely a standing order in place which would prohibit you from selling the home without your wife's consent. Additionally if she is on the security deed, you will likely need her signature to sell the property even though she is not on the mortgage, whether a... View More
answered on Aug 12, 2019
It depends on the allegations that led to the charge of aggravated stalking. It could be a violent offense if the allegations involved threats of violence.
My grandson is 16 and his mother moved away with a man she met on the internet. He refused to go as he wants to finish high school here in Toombs County, GA and graduate with his life-long friends. I am his grandmother and he has been living with me for 2 months now. I take can of all his needs:... View More
answered on Aug 12, 2019
There are several options here. You can petition for custody in juvenile court through a private dependency action if mom has essentially abandoned the child or file a third party action for custody. You should consult with an attorney right away to determine the best course of action depending... View More
I had sole custody of our daughter for the past 12 years. right before her 12th birthday in July, 2017. Dad and I divorced before she was 3 and he was gone. He tried a few times when she was 6-8 maybe but he had some other kids and all so it faded out. When she was 10 he met his now wife and has... View More
answered on Aug 12, 2019
In most instances, the non-custodial parent is required to pay child child support.
He likes to pick on me and in a not funny way and and make me cry and never pays child support on time. He trys to take me out of school for a week to go to Disney and gets mad when I say I cant go I would like my mom to have complete custody because seeing my father is not good for my emotional... View More
answered on Aug 12, 2019
I agree with attorney Jordan. Whether the court will continue to make you exercise visitation with your father will depend on the specific facts of your case. However, if there is an order of visitation, your mother is going to be required to follow it until you reach the age of 18. If this is... View More
My fiance has an open defacs case because her mother is seeking legal custody. Now because we have no lawyer they have appointed my fiance's son an attorney and she is being told she cant have any contact with me or she could lose custody of her son and I have never been convicted of any... View More
answered on Aug 12, 2019
Yes, if there is an open dependency case, DFCS can restrict of limit contact with any individuals whom they feel are not in the child's best interest to have contact with.
answered on Aug 12, 2019
If you are the custodial parent, you will be able to get child support. His having other children may affect the amount of support that you are entitled to. You should consult with an attorney to discuss your options.
answered on Aug 12, 2019
As my colleagues have stated, you will need to file for divorce and petition for custody. Until then, you both have the same rights to custody.
At what age can a child not go by court rulings
Divorce, Final Jdgmt Decree issued 10/20/2017, court reserved issue of attorney's fees - still waiting on that . Spouse, ordered to start paying on specific dates (12/2017) has not paid anything so far, so I filed a motion for contempt. At motion hearig Opposing counsel argues super sedeas... View More
answered on Jul 14, 2019
You need to consult with an attorney to review the pending pleadings in your case to determine your options.
I have custody, he was grounded but i allowed him to go to mothers for his 17b-day. Now he will not come home, mother says he dont have too, papers says he does. Sheriff Dept, wont enforce court rulings. Is she in comtemp
answered on Jul 14, 2019
A 17 year old is still a minor who is subject to a custody order.
I recently had a final hearing - we are in full agreement. The agreement needed to be altered with pen to correct what my lawyer did not send to the other party as I fired my counsel before the hearing. We signed the settlement with corrections but was not signed in front of notary as there is a... View More
answered on Jul 11, 2019
You can request those changes, but the changes you have given above have no legal consequence in the enforcement or application of the settlement agreement. The terms in the current agreement are often used in divorce cases for ease of reference.
answered on Jul 11, 2019
We would need more information on your specific circumstances to provide an answer to this question.
answered on Jul 11, 2019
You can obtain a copy of the order termination your parental rights from the clerk of the court where the order was issued.
years can the mother just come take them from me?
answered on Jul 11, 2019
Unfortunately, yes she can. Until there is an actual order of legitimation, you do not have any custodial rights to the children. If you have already filed, you need to request a hearing on this issue as soon as possible.
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