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The parent would be willing to allow the child to live on their own, so the parent would be willing to pay for the child’s needs such as food and housing
answered on Apr 12, 2022
Once a child is legally emancipated, he or she will be expected to provide for themselves. In fact, before approving emancipation, a court will determine whether the minor has the ability to take care for themselves. This is just one of many factors the Court will take into consideration.
I had my baby when I was still a minor and we’re not nor ever were married. He didn’t wanna sign the birth certificate since the baby didn’t get his last name so he’s not even on his certificate. He barley sees him and doesn’t contribute towards him at all. As of now it’s just taking... View More 
answered on Apr 4, 2022
Based on the limited facts provided, it appears the biological father has not legitimized his relationship with the child (i.e. the biological father has not taken the necessary legal steps to be considered the legal father). If that is the case, you would have sole legal and physical custody of... View More
Me and my husband have been separated and he knows the child isn't his in the state of Georgia do you need a childs information for a divorce even if we were separated when the child was conceived? Needing to know asap
answered on Mar 31, 2022
Based on the limited facts you provided, the short answer is no. If your husband has not legitimized or adopted the child, then he is not the legal father and custody/child support would not be handled in your divorce proceedings. However, you should consult a lawyer to better understand the facts... View More
My support order was pushed back another year and half until the judge finally put the order in. Now I am being denied retroactive support even when Covid is the reason.
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answered on Mar 25, 2022
No. A private attorney can often obtain a child support more quickly, but you can't collect support from before the order was entered.
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answered on Mar 23, 2022
No.
I'm not familiar with the child support laws in AL but it seems that child support is determined by how many minors and both parent's income. Is that correct? So if I have a client who is getting $500 for two kids, the youngest kid is 10 and the oldest is 17. So will child support be... View More
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answered on Mar 14, 2022
Unless the order specifically states that the support will drop to a certain number when one child ages out, the support continues at the current number until the 2nd child ages out. In most cases, this isn't a problem because the person paying child support may be earning more money, so the... View More
My mother lied multiple times on a petition to take my kids. She said I abandoned my kids when I did not. She kicked me out and I let my kids stay with her to have consistency but I was there every day with them, picking them up from school and caring for them until they went to bed. And on... View More
answered on Mar 30, 2022
This boils down to an evidentiary question. Contest your mom's allegations with your own evidence (i.e. witnesses, phone records, etc.) in court and it is up to the judge or jury to determine what is credible evidence and therefore "fact." Remember, petitions merely consist of good... View More
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answered on Mar 8, 2022
Yes. Any custodial parent can apply for child support.
answered on Mar 10, 2022
It depends on the income of the parents. If both parents have similar income then an award of support from one parent to the other for each child will cancel itself out. If one parent has significantly more income than the other parent, then the parent with more income can be ordered to pay... View More
Need help finding an attorney that can help get a lien filed against non-custodial parent real estate property in Cobb county, ga. I’m
answered on Mar 3, 2022
Have you reached out to any Cobb County attorneys to see if they can help you with your case? Start there and have a consultation.
My husband brought his now 3 year old daughter from Honduras with him in 2019 to the US. She lives here in Kansas with us and has immigration court proceedings with him here in Kansas City Missouri. We sent the 3 year old to visit the mom who lives in Norcross Georgia, the agreement verbally was... View More
answered on Feb 23, 2022
With a custody issue like this it is best to consult with an attorney who can review the facts of the case in detail and help you with the proper course of action.
I have joint legal custody of my son. His mother has primary custody. My son is in the 11th grade and has never failed a class and is on track to graduate at the age of 18 in May 2023. Last week, without consulting me as required by the Parenting Plan, she withdrew him from his school and enrolled... View More
answered on Feb 23, 2022
She could be in contempt here. You should consult with an attorney who can review the facts of the case in detail and present you with guidance and options on how to best handle the situation.
Me and my ex Divorce agreement we are splitting our medical bills 50%
But she refuses to reimburse me for my half if i pay the bill.
Can I deduct med bill from her child support?
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answered on Feb 14, 2022
No you can not. You need to pay full child support and then pursue the medical bill or offset it against medical bills that you owe.
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answered on Jan 28, 2022
It means there is already a child support case open.
answered on Jan 25, 2022
That would likely be a conflict of interest, and that attorney would not be permitted to represent you.
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I have been waiting for my husband to provide his check subs and sign the divorce documents for overstate vorce documents for over 6 months now. He has not provided any support for his children since may 2021. I would like to know how to proceed with pursuing past due expenditures for the last 9... View More
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answered on Jan 14, 2022
As long as he's not paying you, he has no incentive to sign. You can file for divorce, ask for a hearing for child support going forward as well as reimbursement for past expenses. Speak to an experienced family law attorney about your case.
He wants me too say that we have no minor children in order to get divorced sooner
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answered on Jan 9, 2022
When you file any documents with the court you have to sign a verification saying it is true and correct. If you are later found out to have knowingly lied to the Court you can be charged with committing purgery, which can carry jail time. You should speak with an attorney to make sure you are... View More
My lawyers have been asking my spouse, with whom I am separated from for his check stubs to complete the docs for Divorce and child support since July 2021. Received start of Dece. Waited one month for spouse to sign docs and wanted changes. Now have to wait again. What can be done to move Divorce... View More
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answered on Jan 6, 2022
You don't have to wait for him to sign. You can file for divorce and ask for a hearing immediately for him to pay child support.
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