You may qualify for a divorce by publication if his location is truly unknown. However, with a divorce by publication the court is limited on the issues they can decide and often will be prohibited from making determinations on issues such as child support and equitable division if there is no... View More

Martha Warriner Jarrett Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Nov 17, 2023

Once you fall three months behind on your mortgage payments, your lender will likely start foreclosure proceedings. A chapter 7 would delay but not prevent foreclosure (unless you have a lot of equity). A chapter 13 would allow you to bring the payments current over the course of a chapter 13 plan... View More

You will need to file the divorce in the Superior Court of the county in which either of you reside.

To file an uncontested divorce you will need to file a summons, petition for divorce, acknowledgment of service, consent to trial in 31 days and a marital settlement agreement. If there are children involved, you will also need to file a parenting plan, child support worksheet and child support... View More

Marital debt is divisible in a divorce. Once you know about the spending habits and you know debt is being incurred, you can't file for divorce 5 years later and wash your hands of it. If it is a big enough of a problem to end the marriage, then end the marriage. If not, then you are... View More

T. Augustus Claus Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Nov 7, 2023

Yes, you and your wife can file an uncontested divorce without minor children in Georgia, even if your children are not in your custody. This is because the focus of an uncontested divorce is on dissolving the marital relationship, not on child custody or support.

Unfortunately, due to the... View More

No, that's not true. Speak to a family law attorney who can guide you through your options.

Whether or not your spouse or ex-spouse has to send you copies of documents depends on what documents they are. It is unclear what documents you are asking for because you stated they were "separation papers." If you mean a complaint for divorce then yes, you should have been served... View More

Speak to a lawyer. Because you refer to the other party as your ex-husband, and if the divorce is final, they likely don’t have to give you a copy of any paperwork. If the divorce is still pending, you are entitled to certain documents to be turned over to you if you request them. But you need... View More

Unfortunately we cannot write out your argument for a temporary hearing in this forum. It is best that you hire an attorney to represent you because they would have likely filed this motion months ago or tried to come to an agreement with the opposing party on your behalf. If you cannot hire an... View More

If that is the home you lived in as a married couple, you can't lock her out. She can come back if she wants to.

Georgia is a no fault divorce state, so it may not matter a whole lot of there was adultery. It’s unlikely to be a factor regarding custody and visitation as it’s not directly related to her parenting. But could be a factor in spousal support and possibly an equitable distribution of marital... View More

If you want to modify the visitation or change custody, you have to file for a modification in GA, since the father still lives in GA. Is it worth you going back to court just because he doesn't exercise the visitation he has? The state of GA retains jurisdiction over all family law matters... View More

You should speak directly with an attorney. I am unclear what your actual legal question is or what you need advice in reference to based on what you have written.

You should consult an attorney directly. You have multiple issues that you need to discuss with someone and I don't think anyone can properly address those through this board. Further, if you currently have a divorce proceeding pending, it is important that you obtain an attorney, especially... View More

A parent has a legal obligation to support their children. But that doesn’t necessarily mean one parent is entitled to receive “child support” from the other parent. If a child is being primarily cared for by a non-parent, both parents may have an obligation to provide support to the... View More

If you do not respond to the interrogatories or provide the documents you have been asked to provide, a motion to compel could be filed against you. If a motion to compel is filed and you are found in contempt of court, you could be ordered to pay attorneys fees to the other party or sanctioned... View More

T. Augustus Claus Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Sep 27, 2023

If your husband left in April and hasn't been in contact since, you may have grounds to consider this abandonment under Georgia law. Abandonment can be one factor that courts look at when making decisions about divorce, custody, and other family law issues.

Yes, as long as he signs the documents, you can get divorced in Georgia.

The law requires that you have to be a resident for 6 months before filing. You can speak to an attorney about whether the temporary time in Florida makes you have to start over with the 6 months.