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Q: I need advice on my upcoming dfcs hearing
0 Answers | Asked in Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support and Domestic Violence for Georgia on
Q: I am a DV survivor. Ex husband is threatening court saying I kidnapped our son after 2 years. I need help. Can he dothis

I discussed with him several times about moving and he was fine with it. But when he gets angry he then threatens with court. We previously had in NY an order of protection granted for my son (when he was 8) due to verbal abuse and making threats about me to him. To the point of my son having a... View More

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Q: How can i file a motion to intervene in my daughters dfacs case to seek custody of my grandsons?

Daughter is not compliing with case plan. Children were placed with my mother, the great grandmother, 85.

My mom doesn't want to do this. I want the children placed with me.

Alake Colwell Furlow
Alake Colwell Furlow
answered on Nov 15, 2024

If you are seeking custody of children that are not yours I would suggest you hire an attorney to represent you. This will be a difficult feat if you are not the mother or father.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody and Juvenile Law for Georgia on
Q: I have virtual court this morning at 9am and I would have went about this sooner if plans with other council fall throug

I’m in desperate need of retaining a lawyer for my family/juvenile court case in paulding ga I live in nys but my child is a in a group home in ga if someone could please help me or point me in the right direction I have my Judi cation hearing today

Alake Colwell Furlow
Alake Colwell Furlow
answered on Nov 15, 2024

You should hire an attorney locally but this is not the place to look for one. You need to message or call an attorney directly and speak to them about your case.

2 Answers | Asked in Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce and Domestic Violence for Georgia on
Q: What rights does petitioner have to a speedy trial by jury in a divorce action involving domestic violence and children?

The defendant (who has control of assets) is being represented by a GA legislator who has delayed this action for 3.5 - 4 years using his inability to work on divorce action because of his legislative duties each year.

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answered on Nov 8, 2024

There is no such thing as a right to a speedy trial in a divorce case. You can just ask the court to set the case during a time the legislature is not in session.

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2 Answers | Asked in Child Custody, Child Support, Civil Rights and Family Law for Georgia on
Q: can you open a new child support case in a open civil case already
Alake Colwell Furlow
Alake Colwell Furlow
answered on Nov 15, 2024

If there is already a case involving child support then there should not be another case started that also involves child support. There should not be two courts that have the same matter pending. But I would speak directly with an attorney to make sure you don't have the same matter pending... View More

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Q: Can my soon to be ex husband give up his rights without there being someone else to b take them?

My soon to be ex husband says that he doesn’t believe our unborn baby is his (I believe it’s his girlfriends doing because at first he was on board). He wants nothing to do with him or me and wants to give up his rights at birth. Can he give up his rights with no step parent or other father to... View More

Alake Colwell Furlow
Alake Colwell Furlow
answered on Nov 15, 2024

Voluntarily terminating your parental rights does not relieve you of the obligation to pay child support. If the child were legally adopted then the father's obligations would sever. But that's the only way to avoid paying child support is legal adoption by another party.

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1 Answer | Asked in Divorce, Family Law, Child Custody and Social Security for Georgia on
Q: Can a disabled 18 who’s stable of her own self move out at 18 with out parent consent

Her mom is basically holding her back taking her check and when she try to leave her mom calls the police she took a phone that her mom didn’t pay for I even have recording of what happened what am I able to do

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answered on Oct 29, 2024

You have the right to live independently at 18, as you are considered an adult. If your mother is controlling your finances by taking your check, this could be considered financial abuse. It’s important to keep records of all transactions and any evidence you have, like your recordings.... View More

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Q: what will happen once i summit and file a domesticate foreign judgement for visitation

i have a court order that my childrens father has never honored for the last 10 years and blocked all communication from me

Alake Colwell Furlow
Alake Colwell Furlow
answered on Nov 15, 2024

You should speak directly with an attorney who can give you legal advice on your case.

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Q: I already know the answer but will ask any way. Is their a attorney willing to assist my daughter & I Probono?

I can provide any documents for your viewing if need be. (Peachcourt) And I have paper copies

Greetings To All Attorney's: I need your HELP PLEASE! May a/any attorney explain to me the correct way to write and submit my/a Brief to the appeals court {Custody Case} I just received the... View More

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Q: Is drug screening a requirement for return of custody if no drugs have been found

The department is asking for everyone in household to do hair follicle's when no one has drug charges nor on probation in order for a 16 year old to return home . Should this be so??

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answered on Oct 19, 2024

They have the right to ask for a drug test. If the parents cannot pass a drug screen, then the environment may be deemed unsafe for a child to return home. Usually, marijuana and CBD is not an issue, but testing positive for other drugs will be a problem.

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Q: What form do I need to file emergency custody
Alake Colwell Furlow
Alake Colwell Furlow
answered on Oct 17, 2024

There isn't a form for that. I would hire an attorney to represent you so they can file the proper paperwork.

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody and Family Law for Georgia on
Q: If my child’s father cut off all contact and visits with my child but brought a gun into my home can he gain visitation?

Father hasn’t visited since child was a month old nor has provided any financial help but brought a gun in my home & my only proof is my family but wants to get rights

Alake Colwell Furlow
Alake Colwell Furlow
answered on Oct 17, 2024

The father can pursue parental rights in the courts should he choose to do so. And if that happens you will have your opportunity to admit or deny any of the allegations in his petition and let the court know whether you agree with him obtaining those rights or not. Then it will be up to the... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Adoption, Child Custody and Family Law for Georgia on
Q: My grandson is in DFCS custody. When I called to find out what I needed to do to get guardianship,

They tell me that because I had a history with the department. I wasn't able to get him. Also my daughter refuses to allow me to do kinship, she is convinced i made the reports against her, which is false.

Nevertheless i did have multiple cases which eventually led to me loosing them... View More

Alake Colwell Furlow
Alake Colwell Furlow
answered on Oct 17, 2024

This same website allows you to search for attorneys in a specific area and in areas of practice. This is a place to have questions answered. If you need an attorney you should use this site to locate one.

2 Answers | Asked in Divorce, Family Law, Child Custody and Child Support for Georgia on
Q: OP making it hard for me to work evenings at my job. OP started calling between 20-33 times a month for 2 years now.

The parenting plan states, When child is in the physical custody of one parent, the other parent will have the right to contact the child by telephone. Other parent is saying I need to be available every time he calls the kids. In addition I don’t like the fact of buying a phone for the child... View More

Alake Colwell Furlow
Alake Colwell Furlow
answered on Oct 17, 2024

Telephone visitation is not ordered so one party can harass another. The calls need to be reasonable while the child is in your care, custody & control. However, if your schedule prevents you from allowing the other parent to talk to the child, and you refuse to get the child their own phone... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Georgia on
Q: I need help with custody. My child’s mother picks and chooses when and how I can see my son. Can someone help w custody

I need a lawyer willing to take my case that’s not so expensive. Please someone help me. I miss my son and it’s affecting him to. Looking for a lawyer in Clayton county ga

Alake Colwell Furlow
Alake Colwell Furlow
answered on Oct 3, 2024

You will to gather funds to hire any attorney. I'm not sure what "not so expensive" is as most attorneys have a retainer and charge by the hour. Contact attorneys directly so you can get pricing and provide them with more information on what you are seeking.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Real Estate Law, Child Custody and Child Support for Georgia on
Q: What if the other party's lawyer is asking demands via phone and refuses to email me anything? Can I report him?

The father of my child is asking us to leave the house, under his name, and is demanding short time. He moved out years ago. The lawyer has not presented me with papers or anything physical but constantly calls me, and reminds me of deadline. I told him, nothing is legitimate until I see papers.... View More

Alake Colwell Furlow
Alake Colwell Furlow
answered on Sep 22, 2024

If you have a family court case you should hire an attorney with experience in handling those matters. As you are the opposing party, and you do not have an attorney, the attorney representing the other party does have to speak directly to you, regarding the case. And they can choose to... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Child Custody and Divorce for Georgia on
Q: Can I move to Texas while divorce is active?.

I am living in FL with my 6 month year old child but have an active divorce case in GA where her father resides. When I got pregnant I was living in Texas. He and I talked about reconciling and he told me to quit my job sell my stuff & move back home to GA. 60 days I had to wait & during... View More

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answered on Sep 18, 2024

You need to speak with an attorney about your specific situation as you have a case pending. Multiple moves may impact a custody case, so an attorney needs to hear all the facts before giving you advice.

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Q: child’s father has moved across the country no support can I remove from birth certificate?

my child’s father moved across the country. We were never married, but he was put on the birth certificate. We have never gone to court. He would just randomly send money every once in a while, but has stopped in the past six months can I remove him from the birth certificate?

Alake Colwell Furlow
Alake Colwell Furlow
answered on Sep 22, 2024

I'm not sure why you would want to move the actual father from the birth certificate. If you want child support you can go through the court to obtain an order or through the state. Opening up a case with the state will be of lower cost than hiring a private attorney. Yet, a private... View More

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Q: My ex has visitation of our 12 and 9 year olds, he supposed to have visitation which is court ordered 1,3,5 weekends

He is now homeless and takes our children to airbnb and hotels for his weekends. Can I withhold visitation until he has a place to live?

Alake Colwell Furlow
Alake Colwell Furlow
answered on Sep 22, 2024

No, you cannot unilaterally decide to deny his visitation because you deem the places he is taking the children to be unsuitable. If he is taking them to rented locations, then they are in safe, probably sanitary, residences, even if they do not belong to the father. If you want to modify his... View More

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