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My ex-girlfriend and I are no longer together due to her aggressive behavior. 3 months before our "child" was born she fled back to Puerto Rico to give birth after she was arrested for domestic violence and fraud charges. She is now refusing to give me a DNA test or let me see the child... View More 
answered on Sep 14, 2020
Since she gave birth in Puerto Rico and is presently living in Puerto Rico, you will need to hire an attorney there to address your parental rights and request for a DNA test.
Hey burnt down my house with his children in the home and took me to court for full custody of children how is this Even allowed
answered on Sep 9, 2020
I am really sorry that you are going through this. Unfortunately, without reviewing the allegations of the lawsuit brought against you, we can not opine on the legitimacy of his claims.
My soon to be ex agrees to pay more amount of child support than what Ga child support calculator indicates and longer terms (beyond age 18 of our children) in exchange of splitting his retirement pension. My question is can judge honor what we agreed on the child support terms and make it final on... View More
answered on Sep 9, 2020
You need to consult with a lawyer to discuss the terms of your agreement and whether they are in line with Georgia law. If they are not, you could risk giving up rights that you would otherwise be entitled to.
Be evicted on sept 9 since cdc banned eviction
answered on Sep 9, 2020
I apologize that you are going through this tough time. There are certain guidelines that you have to meet in order to be protected by the CDC eviction ban. You should consult with a landlord tenant lawyer to determine what your rights may be under these circumstances.
Can I still receive child support in the state of GA from him?
answered on Aug 23, 2020
You can apply for child support if he is not living in the home and supporting the children.
answered on Aug 17, 2020
That will depend on whether the TPO gives the roommate possession of the home. Prior to attempting to sell the home, you should have the order reviewed by an attorney to determine your rights pursuant to the order.
I hired an attorney and they say they cannot serve him. What can I do?
answered on Aug 16, 2020
Depending on the facts of your case, you may be eligible for a divorce by publication. Or you may just need to do more diligence on getting him served if you know his location. You should speak to an attorney to discuss your options.
I have a court order in place for child support and medical insurance but the non custodial parent failed to pay child support in April and had failed to maintain medical insurance for 4yrs per the court order. He also has not paid child support for the last child since he was born 6yrs ago.
answered on Aug 10, 2020
You can file a contempt action to enforce the order for support.
My ex husband does not use his time to see our daughter. He has not seen her in 2 months and before that 3 months. He is supposed to get her every other weekend. Is there something I can do to modify the visitation since he isn't using it? And he only calls once a month when our papers say he... View More
answered on Aug 10, 2020
Yes, you can. Additionally, if he is not exercising visitation at all, you may be entitled to an upward modification of child support.
We have been married ten years, was a stay at home mom while he served in the army he told me to leave and had. Told me that many times. When I left oct 2019 he helped me pack my car and ever month since then I have tried contacting him but he acts like I fell off the face of the earth. But come to... View More
answered on Aug 6, 2020
You need to consult with an attorney to discuss filing a motion to set aside the divorce decree if it was obtained fraudulently.
We do not have an verbal or written agreement. Our daughter has live with him since December 2016. Reason being at the time I worked in a city that was close to his residency and her school was there also. So it was convenient for our daughter to leave with him considering he’s disabled and if... View More
answered on Jul 23, 2020
I agree with my colleague. If you want to fight his custody petition, you will need good legal counsel.
3 KIDS... I NEVER STOPPED PAYING THE SAME AMOUNT WHEN MY FIRST DAUGHTER TURNED 18, I CONTINUED TO PAY THE SAME AMOUNT AFTER MY SECOND TURNED 18, NO MY THIRD HAS TURNED 18, I AM THROUGH WITH CHILD SUPPORT. MY EX STATES I SHOULD HAVE BEEN PAYING MORE THEN ENTIRE TIME, CAN SHE SUE ME?
answered on Jul 19, 2020
No. If she thought she was entitled to more, she would have had to bring the modification of child support action prior to the children reaching the age of 18.
answered on Jul 17, 2020
Experience and strong advocacy. Custody cases are complicated. You want someone who has handled your type of case on numerous occasions and someone who will really go to bat for you. You're fighting for the most important thing to you, your children. That should never be taken lightly.
phone or even come down to see her. I need to know if I have to file in Ga and Ohio and if so what forms do I need?
Child support In SC states beyond suspending the NCP license that’s all their doing in COVID 19. The director of child support in ga states she will not put a lien on his accounts, they only look at them. The arrears is almost 10,000. The NCP is an Over the Road truck driver. Also this is a... View More
answered on Jul 8, 2020
You can file a private contempt action to enforce the order. Through that action, you can also seek an incarceration order.
Can I give poa to a close friend?
answered on Jun 12, 2020
You are not restricted from giving a power of attorney to only your children's grandparents.
I went to jail in 2018 on a violation of probation warrant. For non report. My wife dropped my kids off at my brothers and took off. She returned I think 2 times to visit until my brother realized she was abusing drugs and the court appointed him and his wife guardianship. I was released March of... View More
answered on Jun 12, 2020
If you do not know your wife’s whereabouts, you can file for a divorce by publication.
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