I explained to public defender but she was charged and given probation and fine. She is mentally disabled so she can’t pay. What can I do? I’m a single mom with a 15 year old daughter as well. I don’t have $3000 laying around.
answered on Sep 29, 2022
Examples of extracurricular activities are piano lessons, sports, choir, band, etc.
I need to know if he Can do this because I’m in treatment & he has done this ever since we found out about the reoccurrence in my bones last holiday season. I’ve been back in treatment since then & this is constant. I can’t argue with him in case he actually does this. Thanks
answered on Sep 25, 2022
The court cannot interfere in a marriage unless someone files for divorce or separation. So, he can take you off his insurance. The fact that he had threatened to do that while you are battling this illness probably tells you what should happen next. You should speak to an attorney immediately... Read more »
No one has filed for divorce yet and we have no children.
answered on Sep 25, 2022
Yes. Courts don't interfere in marriages unless a divorce or separation case has been filed.
My ex husband and I have had joint custody of my daughter since we divorced 7 years ago. However, I have had primary custody of her legally. My daughter has expressed interest in living with her dad during the week, which is fine, as long as I still have my time with her. I have always had her... Read more »
answered on Sep 25, 2022
Child support will be recalculated based on income and other factors. I can't say whether you will or will not owe child support.
answered on Sep 25, 2022
I'm assuming your husband is your daughter's step-father. The biological and legal father's parental rights must be terminated as part of an adoption. These are very complicated matters that require representation by an attorney.
answered on Sep 25, 2022
You would contact the local county office caseworker or supervisor of DFCS who placed the child in foster care.
It’s stapled to a contempt of court filing for visitation . The petitioner is the other grandparent and the joint custody order is not even with her but her son. How is it that there is a domestic relations standing order that I never was made aware of?
answered on Sep 19, 2022
A standing order means that it applies to all cases filed in that county. If it was stapled to the petition, that means you are being made aware of it. It applies from the date you were served.
My daughter's biological father who has never been in her life passed away. She's never met him been around him for been involved with him ever. My husband has taking care of her since before she was even born. I would like for the biological's name to be removed and my... Read more »
Child turning 18 yrs. of age and still in High School.
answered on Sep 15, 2022
None regarding parenting time. Child support and expenses until the end date.
I no longer have a lawyer ( he lost his license). I cant afford another lawyer for the $293 monthly child support payments he makes.
answered on Sep 12, 2022
Whether you "need" a lawyer to file a contempt action is a matter of opinion and likely depends on the facts of your case. You do not have to have a lawyer to file a contempt action, however. Cobb County Superior Court's web page has a link to Forms that a pro se litigant (a person... Read more »
If a petitioner says their reasoning is for a specific thing, can they bring up other evidence not listed in their petition during a hearing.
answered on Sep 12, 2022
Yes, they can bring up anything that is related to the best interest of the child.
answered on Sep 4, 2022
Lots to unpack there. It "all depends" on the situation and facts, as a TPO is different from a criminal charge and the bond from a criminal charge operates differently than a TPO.
Marriage adds more complications and a step back to gather your thoughts and get some guidance from... Read more »
I currently have joint legal custody with my baby's father, and sole physical custody of my son. I am going on vacation to see my family which we do once a year so that we can all be together. My son's supervised visits are always supervised on public by someone that both parents chose,... Read more »
answered on Sep 2, 2022
You will need to follow the terms of the court order.
As an alternative, you may propose another day as a makeup, or agree to make the visit on the trip virtual and a makeup visitation. Any agreement should be in writing.
Otherwise, your visitation schedule may need to be revised.
answered on Aug 29, 2022
A person can file any lawsuit they want against whoever they want. However, whether that lawsuit is successful and warrants merit is another matter. Further, filing frivolous lawsuits can result in severe sanctions. Thus, consult an attorney before you file any type of lawsuit.
The Deed to the property is in both their names Howard”And" Shirley how do I need to have this probated. Do I need to hire an Attorney?
Friend if.mine.shares custody with child . Mother refuses.to retun child and wi not tell him where his son is
answered on Aug 24, 2022
If there is a valid, final or temporary custody order, or the equivalent of a valid, final or temporary custody order included within a divorce decree, and said order gives the father joint custodial rights or visitation rights, then the father should file a motion for contempt to enforce the order.
My baby's father is not legitimized. He has been harassing me everyday since I left him. I stopped texting him back a week ago. My baby is two months old. He says one minute he don't want anything to do with her multiple times then the next he wants to see her all on text. My parents are... Read more »
answered on Aug 23, 2022
If the baby's father is not legitimized he has no custodial rights. However, once legitimized, a court may later hold it against you for restricting contact between the child and the father. Albeit, 400 messages seems excessive.
I did not get joint custody but visitation. I wanted joint custody but it was not feasible. She never moved. I pay a good amount in child support and I was paying part of day care. As of a year ago I pay the same amount to her even though he no longer is in daycare. I make about $200 dollars... Read more »
answered on Aug 22, 2022
You need a modification of custody in child support. Even though you mentioned you do not have a lot of money for the case, a reasonable budget for an hourly attorneys is at least $10,000 - $15,000 for this type of case.
He may get 3-5 years but I only wanted space. Can I write an affidavit to keep him out of jail. They said the state is prosecuting him. Can his ptsd from the military help him?
answered on Aug 22, 2022
You are facing a super hard issue and the world is not very understanding.
The main issue is that no one should be in fear, especially children, at home. And a call to police is undeniable that you were scared, so the state is going to take a position that the call was valid and therefore... Read more »
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