Columbus, GA asked in Child Support and Family Law for Georgia

Q: 7/2017, modified support. 12/2017, ex requested custody chg. 2/2018, Temp hearing giving 13 yr old daughter choice to

stay with either parent. 13 yrs shared custody 50/50. 5/2018, through my lawyer I offered ex his requested chg in custody but no support chg. My ltr did have an incorrect date of last support order, 7/2018 instead it should been 7/2017. 8/15/2018, he accepted through his lawyer "Mr xxx would exercise primary custody of daughter but all other terms of prior parenting plan and final order remain in effect, including joint custody of son and prior child support and other provisions". 8/21/2018, my lawyer responded and asked that the info related to acceptance of no child support chg be included in the documentation his lawyer sent us. 9/21/2018, no response from his lawyer yet. Can he decline his acceptance of the offer after the fact? We didn't request anything change from what was originally offered.

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Regina Irene Edwards
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  • Atlanta, GA
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A: No one could or should give you advice without reviewing your file. Offer and acceptance is a very specific issue, that cannot be summed up in an email. If you want advice about the status of the agreement, you should consult with an attorney who can review all documents and correspondence.

Homer P Jordan IV agrees with this answer

Homer P Jordan IV
Homer P Jordan IV
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  • Atlanta, GA
  • Licensed in Georgia

A: I agree with my colleague. There are facts to your case that need to be reviewed in detail in order provide you with a thorough response. You should consult with an attorney who can review the facts in detail, present you with the options, and help you plan the proper course of action. -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq. 404-620-1558 HomerJordan.com

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