Q: In GA, why is custody interference considered a civil issue when the statute clearly states otherwise?
I'm in Forsyth County and this ongoing issue and the sherriffs dept not enforcing our parenting plan, has led to severe damage to our child, alienation from me, emotional, psychological and more legal and financial strain and abuse (control) due to me filing contempt. He suesxme for custody. Now I can't afford a lawyer and GA has no legal services available even though I qualify. My son has a 1.2 GPA. I have a stack of police reports of interference with custody, dfacs calls, calls to school, everything I can do to try to get help and I can't find any help. He has a multi million dollar company...thats why I'm here to raise our child in his county with his family and his company for this school system. All govt has failed us. Please help. He's in contempt and I have filed that. Court is next week
A: Whether an officer elects to file a charge for criminal interference with custody is unfortunately a case by case decision. Another option that you have is to file a warrant application for the interference, which will put that decision before a judge to determine whether there is probable cause for the criminal charge. If the current custody arrangement is no longer working, you should consider also filing a modification of custody action to change the terms of the current agreement or order.
Homer P Jordan IV agrees with this answer
A: I agree with my colleague, this is a case-by-case situation. You may want to consult with an attorney who can review the facts of your case in detail and present you with the options. - Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq. 404-620-1558
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