Decatur, GA asked in Domestic Violence and Divorce for Georgia

Q: Hello. Can I evict my husband if he abandoned us? And there are charges for abuse. Case in Ga

We were going through a divorce that got dismissed. He left again. Hasn't paid child support. House is in my name only. He has been gone this time almost 2 months. He still has stuff at the house. Very little communication.

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Regina Irene Edwards
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  • Atlanta, GA
  • Licensed in Georgia

A: You need to file for divorce and ask for the house in the divorce.

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

A: At his point you should work with an attorney to seek a divorce and to keep the home. -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq. 404-620-1558

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