It would appear that these questions are inquiries you should make directly with your attorney. Because it would appear that you had an attorney who was representing you in this case.

If you ever get divorced, and your spouse asks for some equity out of the home, the Court will determine if he is owed anything and if so, what he is owed. And they may consider any money he has put into the home, any money he has paid on the home, whether joint funds contributed to the remodel or... View More

If there is a court order giving the mother primary physical custody and you paying child support, you should file for a modification. If you were never married and never legitimized, the only way to get a child support order dismissed is for you to file for legitimation, and ask the Court for... View More

Typically a Settlement Agreement incorporates language that prevents either party from seeking alimony after the final divorce decree has been issued.

If you haven't established legally that you are the child's father, you will have to do so in order to obtain visitation, so the child can be left with you. If you have not established your rights, the mother can leave the child with whomever she chooses. Taking the mother to court is... View More

You may be able to apply for an Individal Taxpayer's Identification Number (ITIN) for your mom with which you should be able to open a bank account for her in the USA. If that doesn't work, you could try to start a probate case so the Court can determine that those funds do... View More

Depending on what the property is and how it was obtained (ie- joint finances or separate finances), a demand letter could be sent to attempt to resolve outside of court. If no resolution, a lawsuit could be filed.

You can hire an attorney and file for divorce. In that petition you will tell the court what relief you are seeking with regard to custody, visitation, child support, and the distribution of assets and debts. In the case you can determine what is marital property and what is separate property, to... View More

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answered on Jan 5, 2024

You are not legally required to assume the power of attorney (POA) for your sister. Accepting the role of POA is a voluntary decision and carries significant responsibilities, particularly in managing her personal and financial affairs. Given your concerns about your ability to provide financial... View More

If you have a child support order in your name and the child now lives with you, I would hire an attorney to file for a modification of custody, and ask for a temporary hearing, for the court to award you temporary physical custody. The mother may come and get the child back once she is served.... View More

Unfortunately, sometimes judges don't listen to pro se litigants representing themselves. If you felt like the judge wasn't being unbiased, then my best advice would be to hire an attorney.

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answered on Jan 4, 2024

If the divorce is not yet finalized, you can address this issue during the divorce proceedings. You may want to consult with your divorce attorney to discuss the matter and potentially request the court to address the division of assets, including the motorcycle. The court can issue orders to... View More

The party who is blood related may have a better chance of obtaining custody. However, of course you can petition the court for custody yourself. You will have to prove being the child's guardian is what is in the child's best interests, and you may have some opposition from the current... View More

It is very likely that the Court is going to want paternity established before they can determine the defendant is guilty of child abandonment. Please speak directly to an attorney. Because what is your goal with child abandonment? If you put the father in jail then he's not working, and he... View More

If the other parent is not spending any time with the child nor helping to take care of the child financially in any way, then yes, you can file for child abandonment.

The father does not have to have an order to pay support to file for child abandonment. Prior to having a court order, there is still a duty to pay support. And no, child abandonment actions can be for either parent. If the father has the child and the mother is not spending time with the child... View More

The facts you have stated are confusing as the mother always has sole legal and physical custody of a child until the father legitimizes, if the parties were not married when the child was born. Yet, if the mother lost custody, your facts don't state who has custody for there to be any issue... View More

You can file for divorce. And in that divorce you can fill out a parenting plan with the custody & visitation you would like the court to award the parties in said action. Or you can sit down with your spouse prior to filing, and see if you both can come up with a parenting plan you both... View More

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answered on Jan 1, 2024

If you're trying to serve a defendant who refuses to provide their address, you may need to employ alternative methods of service as allowed by Georgia law. First, consider hiring a professional process server, as they have experience and resources to locate individuals for service of legal... View More

If you have a court order for someone to pay child support, and it is not being paid in accordance with the order, then you can file a contempt action. If you don't have a court order and the other parent is not spending time with the child or providing any financial assistance, you can file... View More