I was incarcerated in 2006 when our daughters were 5 and 3. I got out in 2018. Have been providing support as much as I can but not regularly as I don't make much and am an hourly employee so my pay fluctuates. Our daughters are 18 (graduating in May 2020) and 16 now and my ex-wife is threatening... Read more »
She can file for child support to get payments from now and going forward, but not for the past. Since your one daughter is graduating in May you wouldn’t have to pay child support on that one after that point. The other daughter is 16, so she could file to get child support for the next two... Read more »
I have been thru countless years of mintol and physical abuse and I'm over it I'm tyerd of being there wiping post and blame boy
You can change your name by filing a name change petition in your county's superior court.
My daughter was placed in foster care for bs reasons and now the foster care lady is saying we can't set her. Can she do that?
Without knowing more facts about your case, we are unable to answer that question. If there is a court order in place, that order cannot typically be unilaterally changed by one party.
Ellaretha Coleman, Esq.
Atlanta Family Law Group LLC
(404) 963-9452... Read more »
You will at least need to find an attorney who provides legal service in that town, even if the attorney is not located directly in that city.
The first grandchild was taken by dfcs for the same reason. We don't want the kids to go to Foster care and we are able to care for them. What do we do?
You can file either a third party custody action or a private dependency action if you believe the children are being neglected. An experienced family law attorney can help you with either and guide you on which option would be best under the circumstances.
And then hendered the victims rights to Justice. How can any statute be valid for the civil suit against the state
What statutes apply in a civil suit are going to be fact dependent on your individual circumstances. If you are considering filing suit against a governmental agency, you should consult with a civil rights attorney.
It is discussed multiple times since 2013-2014. Close to Christmas time she tells me via text: “GO check the tape if you dont believe me”. I go back to her numerous times over the next several days-week, asking her if that is really what she wants me to do. I remind her, just a few months... Read more »
She doesn't have to leave the house just because you ask her to. If you want a divorce, consult with a divorce attorney about your options.
--Regina Edwards | www.EdwardsFamilyLaw.com | 770.854.0777
Fair, Flat Fees Only - No Hourly Billing
I was told I didn't have a choice but to do it and I've regretted it ever since
It is always your choice unless you are incapacitated and require a life saving procedure.
I wish you well.
-The Upshaw Law Firm, (770) 240-0922.
Possibly. However, if there is a dependency case, any placement will need to be approved by the juvenile court.
....
You can elect not to have visitation while this pandemic is ongoing. However, I would try to work out a plan for makeup time after this is over.
My ex wife is refusing to give me visitation with my daughter until the Corona virus outbreak is over. I typically have my daughter Wed night and return her Thursday morning and 1st and 3rd weekends and alternating 5th weekends. She says she is protecting her family but I'm not sick, neither her... Read more »
You need to consult with an attorney. First, you aren't going to go until August or September without seeing your daughter. The first step is to try to work it out with your ex, outline your social distancing and cleaning procedures in your home. If she still refuses, the court may grant an... Read more »
if my friend who is 17, 18 in a couple of months, have legal actions against them and be forced to return home if they ran away from home? we live in georgia and i read online that a 17 year old can legally voluntarily run away from home. would my family have legal actions against us if they lived... Read more »
You are still a minor at 17 years old, and your family can legally file charges against you.
I wish you well.
-The Upshaw Law Firm, (770) 240-0922.
There is no form document for a petition to modify custody. You will need to allege in the petition that there is a material change in circumstances since the entry of the current order and will need to specify what those material changes in circumstances are. You will need to file the petition... Read more »
He no longer has her 50 percent of the time and isnt helping out financially.
You will need to file a petition to modify custody with the superior court of the county in which he lives.
Yes. They’re adults.
Georgia DFCS is trying to terminate my rights when I've done what they ask. Please someone help me find out how to file appeals and know my rights.
You need to immediately consult an attorney to discuss your options.
Yes, both are adults in Georgia.
I wish you well.
-The Upshaw Law Firm, (770) 240-0922.
No.
Hello,
I'd like to get a consultation on obtaining legal custody of my son. He lives with his mother (my ex-wife) and stepdad. My ex-wife has an alcohol addiction. Last October she got into a car accident while being drunk. She was in a rehab all December but she started drinking as soon as... Read more »
You need to file a modification action immediately given these circumstances. If there are genuine issues of safety with the minor child, you may be eligible for an emergency hearing as well. We are here to help if you need it. (404) 525-3080 ejoneslaw.com
It would depend on the specific circumstances of the request or communication. More facts would be needed to adequately answer your question.
Justia Ask a Lawyer is a forum for consumers to get answers to basic legal questions. Any information sent through Justia Ask a Lawyer is not secure and is done so on a non-confidential basis only.
The use of this website to ask questions or receive answers does not create an attorney–client relationship between you and Justia, or between you and any attorney who receives your information or responds to your questions, nor is it intended to create such a relationship. Additionally, no responses on this forum constitute legal advice, which must be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case. You should not act upon information provided in Justia Ask a Lawyer without seeking professional counsel from an attorney admitted or authorized to practice in your jurisdiction. Justia assumes no responsibility to any person who relies on information contained on or received through this site and disclaims all liability in respect to such information.
Justia cannot guarantee that the information on this website (including any legal information provided by an attorney through this service) is accurate, complete, or up-to-date. While we intend to make every attempt to keep the information on this site current, the owners of and contributors to this site make no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of the information contained in or linked to from this site.
