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2 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Georgia on
Q: What constitutes a week of summer visitation in Georgia? 5 days or 7 days? Does regular visitation count in that time?

Judge ordered 2 weeks non consecutive visitation during the summer. They already get alternating weekends as regular visitation.

Is the week visitation constitute 5 days (Mon - Fri)? Or is it 7 days (Mon - Sun)? And does it include the normal visitation or in addition to the normal visitation?

Regina Irene Edwards
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Regina Irene Edwards
answered on Mar 21, 2023

A week is 7 days. It is in addition to the normal parenting time.

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Q: Is my nephew entitled to any of his biological father’s estate if he was adopted by his stepfather?

My nephew’s biological father passed away recently. His name was never on the birth certificate. My nephew was adopted by his stepfather at about the age of three. Does my nephew have any legal rights to any of his biological father’s estate. Also, is he responsible for any financial... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Family Law and Legal Malpractice for Georgia on
Q: Can Cmplaint B filed if lawyer contacts person w/no-contact ordr against them, then calls cops days later & Reprts Cntct

I was dating lawyer. Broke up w/her, she trashed my house. Cops were called, she was chargd w/felony proprty damge. We got back togthr. To avoid losing license, she wrote a stmnt that got her out of trouble and put me in trouble. I ended up w/ false reprt of crime (1 yr probation, ankle monitr... Read more »

Regina Irene Edwards
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Regina Irene Edwards
answered on Mar 20, 2023

You need to speak with a good criminal attorney. A bond condition is not a suggestion - no contact means no contact.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Real Estate Law for Georgia on
Q: I need assistance with a family dispute over real estate.

Hello,

I am looking for legal assistance to assist me in my efforts to dissolve a property I own with my daughter. We purchased the home on 9 September 2022. She and I were supposed to live there together but due to unforeseen circumstances we are not able to do-habitat.

The sale... Read more »

James Clifton
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James Clifton
answered on Mar 17, 2023

Legally, if you could not come to an agreement regarding buying out her ownership interest in the property, you would need to seek a partition, which would split the property. If the property could not be split equitably, the court would order a sale of the property. If you want to avoid that, you... Read more »

2 Answers | Asked in Divorce and Family Law for Georgia on
Q: Does my spouse have to leave the home after the divorce is finalized.

I bought my home before I got married and now we're going through a divorce. Oddly, we still live in the same house while going through this.

She has stated several times that she isn't leaving g after the divorce is final.

My question is, when the divorce is final and... Read more »

Regina Irene Edwards
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Regina Irene Edwards
answered on Mar 14, 2023

If the judge grants you the home, the judge will give her a deadline to leave.

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0 Answers | Asked in Divorce, Family Law and Child Support for Georgia on
Q: Sperm Donor laws in Georgia - Child Support

I am considering about being a sperm donor; however, I am leaning towards the nonsperm bank route due to the hours of the sperm bank being conducive for a professional. What is the legal liability of a sperm donor who doesn't use a sperm bank or doctor in the state of Georiga? Can you be... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Georgia on
Q: Can my birth mother sue for visitation

I was born in California and so were my birth parents. Their parental rights were taken away in 2000 when I was 7 years old. I was adopted the following year in 2001 when I was 8. My adoptive parents are on my birth certificate. I’ve been in contact with my birth mother for about 12 years now and... Read more »

Regina Irene Edwards
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Regina Irene Edwards
answered on Mar 12, 2023

No. You have no legal relationship with your birth mother. So she doesn't qualify as a grandparent to try to get grandparent's rights, and she wouldn't meet those standards anyway. So it's a definite no. You can exclude her if you wish.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Georgia on
Q: When petitioning for rights to visit grandchild how do I prove that the health or welfare of the child will be harmed .
Alake Colwell Furlow
Alake Colwell Furlow
answered on Mar 10, 2023

My best advice to you is to hire you a local attorney in your area. Grandparent visitation is limited and several factors need to be proven in order for the court to determine that visitation is in the child's best interest. If the parent objects to your visitation, you will need to make... Read more »

2 Answers | Asked in Domestic Violence, Family Law and Criminal Law for Georgia on
Q: If I have a restraining order against my son for family violence, can I remove him from the deed of my house?

My husband and I purchased a home and was manipulated into adding my son and his children's mother to our deed. The agreement was for them to pay half of the mortgage. After adding them the the deed we have received no money for the mortgage nor bills. However, I have been abused mentally,... Read more »

Regina Irene Edwards
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Regina Irene Edwards
answered on Mar 8, 2023

You cannot remove someone from a deed unilaterally. Even if you have a restraining order. You will need to contact a civil attorney to resolve the issue. Your son has interest in the house.

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1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody, Child Support and Family Law for Georgia on
Q: Do I need a lawyer to get a visitation schedule to see my child or would that be my right after paternity is confirmed?

The matter will be heard in Fulton Country GA and a petition for Paternity and Child Support was filed. I know I need to file an answer and counterclaim for legitimation to get proper rights in GA and a definitive visitation schedule.

There is already a child support order from Illinois... Read more »

Alake Colwell Furlow
Alake Colwell Furlow
answered on Mar 8, 2023

If you choose to represent yourself you will be expected to have the same knowledge as an attorney. You will be expected to handle your own discovery, your case in chief and to prepare all of your documents for Court. I would highly suggest hiring an attorney, because the child support, custody... Read more »

2 Answers | Asked in Family Law for Georgia on
Q: Hi! I was wondering if theres anything I can do about my daughters dad trying to reach out to see my daughter?

My daughters dad hasn't seen her or even tried to see or hear about my daughter. He lives in tennessee and I moved down here with her cause he mentally and emotionally abused me and now I'm terrified hes going to do something to her. He has kidnapped her when she was 3 months old and... Read more »

Regina Irene Edwards
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Regina Irene Edwards
answered on Mar 8, 2023

If you were never married and he hasn't legitimately, he has no rights. If he files to legitimate, you can hire an attorney to contest the legitimation.

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2 Answers | Asked in Family Law for Georgia on
Q: Hi! I was wondering if theres anything I can do about my daughters dad trying to reach out to see my daughter?

My daughters dad hasn't seen her or even tried to see or hear about my daughter. He lives in tennessee and I moved down here with her cause he mentally and emotionally abused me and now I'm terrified hes going to do something to her. He has kidnapped her when she was 3 months old and... Read more »

Alake Colwell Furlow
Alake Colwell Furlow
answered on Mar 10, 2023

If you prevent the father from having any contact with the child, he may decide to file an action to legitimize. If he does so, sure you can object to the legitimation. However, the Court may still determine that the father being in the child's life is in the child's best interest and... Read more »

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0 Answers | Asked in Family Law for Georgia on
Q: Can my daughter’s father give his last name to her while he is no longer in the USA?

My daughter is 11yr old now. Her father wasn’t able to recognize her at the time of birth and in 2017 he moved out of the country due to personal reasons and now he cannot come back. He legally wants her to have his name and if she ever decides to move out with him for some time;he’ll be able... Read more »

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Family Law, Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for Georgia on
Q: I'm being charged for Same offense in 2 separate courts?Higher court has been disposed and rehabilitated.

I've being held in a Dependency case due to a charge that is reduced and disposed of but they still hold me in jouvinile with a charge that for abuse and no charge anywhere of dui and then have me in another county sui.g me in a custody battle I never recieve any summons for I'm in 3... Read more »

James L. Arrasmith
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answered on Mar 11, 2023

It sounds like you may need to speak with an attorney who can review your specific case and provide legal advice tailored to your situation. It is unusual for someone to be charged for the same offense in multiple courts, especially if one of the charges has already been disposed of and... Read more »

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0 Answers | Asked in Family Law for Georgia on
Q: Can my baby’s father who has not seen her in almost a year relinquish his parental rights?

My child’s father is saying he will sign over his parental rights. He never got legitimized but is on her birth certificate and she has his last name. It would be in her best interest considering he is a stranger to her. He is seen her or supported her financially in any way in almost 1 year.... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Probate for Georgia on
Q: Can a person continue to file caveats until all the heirs die out?

Should my lawyer be fighting the caveat since the family member filing has not been seen or a part of our family for 30 years? They are claiming they have proof that my moms will was done under duress which is false. Can they continue to geting the caveat delayed or postpone until all the heirs... Read more »

Seth Meyerson
Seth Meyerson
answered on Mar 3, 2023

Most wills are upheld against caveats. I'm sure they claim a lot of stuff in their caveat. I always do. A caveat will lead to a trial if the issue is not settled before. No reason this should take longer than a year or so and may be handed much faster. Deciding whether the issue is worth... Read more »

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Q: Can I add the father’s last name to my daughter’s birth certificate if the father is no longer in the US?

Hello, My daughter is 11yrs old. At the time of her birth the father didn’t register her because we both were different cultures and religions and his family wouldn’t accept us. He later moved back to pakistan and can’t come back legally to the country but we have been keeping communication... Read more »

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law for Georgia on
Q: How can i petition for visitation with my grandson? What is the expected fee?

I raised my grandson from day 1-6yrs providing 85% of his care. He has his own room at my house and i bought everything he needed-diapers cloths food toys etc..even buying all of his school cloths supplies backpack etc his first two yrs and drove him to and from school. My son never reimbursed me... Read more »

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