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To any of the child support addendum. My ex husband has put false info and it has been approved without my permission.
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answered on Dec 22, 2024
You either have to agree on the child support addendum or the court orders it after a hearing. If your case is still open, you need to file an answer and contest the proposed documents. Consult with an attorney about how to do this.
Is there a attorney that's willing to Help "Us" my 6yo daughter & I? May you that's reading PLEASE research for us on behalf of my daughter and I & attach a link for me to print out the case law. Allow me to explain best I can. {By way I am a older man with no education.... View More 
I am looking for help with a child custody/guardianship case that technically has closed in May of 2024, however an appeal has been filed so there will be an upcoming court date. I am looking for advice on what steps to take and how I can expedite this process, as the appeal is not progressing.... View More
How long would the custodial parent have to file a counter claim in response to the changes in custody
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answered on Dec 10, 2024
Generally, there are 30 days to respond to a petition for custody, unless it was filed as an emergency. If emergency custody was granted, you still can respond and should appear at the scheduled hearing. In order to get more specific advice, you need to speak to an attorney who can review the... View More
Good morning, I have a quick question. So, I had my daughter from 11/22 - 12/1(Last sunday) for Thanksgiving break. I'm just trying to figure out would I get my daughter today or next weekend? I know I get the 1st, 3rd, and 5th weekend of every month. So would that Sunday had been the 1st... View More
Lied about kids' whereabouts to take them under false pretenses prior to filing a motion for an exparte under the aforementioned falsities 5 days after the parent the kids continuously resided with the entire 4 years since separation discovered the lies about the kids being dropped off at... View More
answered on Dec 6, 2024
The other parent can be charged with kidnapping if they remove the child, especially out of state with no authorization from the other parent or a court to do so.
Lied about kids whereabouts to take them under false pretenses then established an exparte under said false claims 5 days after the parent the kids had resided with the entire 4 years since separation discovered the lies about the kids being dropped off at school that AM "on time" even... View More
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answered on Dec 5, 2024
It is not considered abduction for a parent to take their children to another state unless there is a custody order that is being violated.
I am planning on filing a Child Support Modification order as I am paying more than what the state would dictate with my and my ex's current financial statuses and costs associated with our children, as there has been significant changes in both the incomes and child expensive of both parents.... View More
answered on Dec 6, 2024
The child support can be modified due to the change in circumstances of the parties, such as termination of employment or diminished salary. The change of custody is another and separate matter.
My ex husband is over $45,000 behind in child support. He had not maintained any type of steady employment or living arrangements. He also has not maintained a relationship with my daughter whatsoever for the entirety of her life.
Reside in GA. History of a TPO against my daughter’s dad. He is threatening to physically take our daughter to Texas where he moved to. He is also threatening to take me back to court to take her there as well. We have a court order in place he gets video chats 3 times a week for 10 min. And... View More
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answered on Nov 25, 2024
If you have a court order in place regarding parenting time, that is what should be followed. If he does not follow it, you can file for contempt.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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
i have a court order that my childrens father has never honored for the last 10 years and blocked all communication from me
answered on Nov 15, 2024
You should speak directly with an attorney who can give you legal advice on your case.
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.
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.
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
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
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
answered on Oct 17, 2024
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