Tampa, FL asked in Family Law for Georgia

Q: My ex lost parental rights to one of my kids, can I still reopen my child support case even if it's closed?

He went to jail for child abuse for one of my kids and the state closed my case. Since he's out of jail and on parole and working, can I put him back on child support even if he lost his rights to one of my children or just put him on child support for the other child he didn't lose rights to?

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Eric J. Garber
Eric J. Garber
Answered
  • Augusta, GA
  • Licensed in Georgia

A: You may seek child support for both minor children SO LONG AS they have not been adopted by your new spouse (or by another third party), regardless of whether your Ex has lost his parental rights to either child. You will need to file a contempt and/or modification action in the Superior Court where the child custody/support order was originally entered (or the County where your Ex currently lives). Please contact a family law attorney in your area to discuss your rights/obligations as soon as possible.

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