Plant City, FL asked in Child Custody, Domestic Violence and Family Law for Georgia

Q: If i have a 12 mo TPO on someone and it covers our child, before TPO & when TPO was issued father was not legitimized.

He has since legitimized the child but NO visitation has been established. Will a court overturn the TPO covering the child to establish visitation if he has harassed mom and done things in front of the child and never had any visitation what so ever/ the child is 7 years old.

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Priscilla T. Upshaw
Priscilla T. Upshaw
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  • Domestic Violence Lawyer
  • Powder Springs, GA
  • Licensed in Georgia

A: The answer is no. The TPO will take precedence.

It may be best to contact an attorney who can assist you with the specifics of your circumstances.

I wish you well.

-The Upshaw Law Firm, (770) 240-0922.

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Ellaretha Coleman
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Ellaretha Coleman
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  • Divorce Lawyer
  • Atlanta, GA
  • Licensed in Georgia

A: This is going to be a fact specific issue. If there are no violent acts against the child, the terms of the TPO may be modified to allow visitation.

Regina Irene Edwards
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  • Divorce Lawyer
  • Atlanta, GA
  • Licensed in Georgia

A: A TPO may always be modified upon showing of case. Also, in a legitimation, parenting time can be established if it's determined to be in the best interest of the child.

--Regina Edwards | www.EdwardsFamilyLaw.com | 770.854.0777

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

A: It may be modified, it really depends on the facts of your case. -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq. 404-620-1558

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