Q: My child will not be 18 until end of april 2020. Do I have to wait to file for divorce w/o minor child til then?
Husband has not supported her for 5 yrs and I'm not seeking child support but ready for divorce
Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
- Georgia
- (770) 854-0777
- View Profile
- Answered
A: Child support cannot be waived. You can file for divorce now if you wish.
Homer P Jordan IV agrees with this answer
A:
I agree with my colleague. It is best to consult an attorney who can review your case and provide you with adequate legal counsel.
I wish you well.
-The Upshaw Law Firm, (770) 240-0922.
Homer P Jordan IV agrees with this answer
A: I agree with my colleagues. You can file now if you want to, but child support isn’t waived. Or you can wait until the child is 18 and it shouldn’t be an issue in the divorce. -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq. 404-620-1558
Justia Ask a Lawyer is a forum for consumers to get answers to basic legal questions. Any information sent through Justia Ask a Lawyer is not secure and is done so on a non-confidential basis only.
The use of this website to ask questions or receive answers does not create an attorney–client relationship between you and Justia, or between you and any attorney who receives your information or responds to your questions, nor is it intended to create such a relationship. Additionally, no responses on this forum constitute legal advice, which must be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case. You should not act upon information provided in Justia Ask a Lawyer without seeking professional counsel from an attorney admitted or authorized to practice in your jurisdiction. Justia assumes no responsibility to any person who relies on information contained on or received through this site and disclaims all liability in respect to such information.
Justia cannot guarantee that the information on this website (including any legal information provided by an attorney through this service) is accurate, complete, or up-to-date. While we intend to make every attempt to keep the information on this site current, the owners of and contributors to this site make no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of the information contained in or linked to from this site.
