My divorce was final 4 years ago after my ex husbands arrest. In my divorce decree shows his rights were taken away and no contact put in order. he was convicted and sentenced to 30 years in prison. I did not want my last name different than my daughter's, now she is 13 and would like to have my... Read more »
You can petition the court for a name change, without his consent.
We coparent just fine in my opinion and we spend the same amount of time and money with our children wether separate or together.
Not necessarily. However, it is important to contact an attorney who can provide you with a tailored response, in light of your specific circumstances. I think it is great that you all have been able to come up with solutions that work for the whole family, without court intervention.... Read more »
I believe my sister is neglecting her three year old son, and can provide witnesses to several events showing neglect, including leaving him in a car while she went into the store, him running around outside with a knife he got from the kitchen unsupervised, and the person who found him called for... Read more »
There are options available, but more information about this case is required. These circumstances are unfortunate because there is potential child neglect. It is best to contact an attorney to discuss the specifics of your case in light of Georgia law.
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She has had him for 2 years and i was keeping him every weekend and now she decided that i cant see him. I never signed and papers of full custody.
Without more details it is difficult to answer your question definitively. Generally, without an order from a court of law, your sister would not have legal standing to prevent you from seeing your child.
There are many moving parts to your case, and it is best to consult an attorney who... Read more »
He kneed me on the left side of my face, Temple and skull. I left in June, after he drug me out of his mom's house by my hair in a bra and jeans. I had shoes on. I found out my mom died 1 month and 1/2 after she passed away. I called Kevin he picked me up and went to his mom's. I took a shower and... Read more »
Your case is unfortunate, and there are a lot of missing components, making it difficult to provide you with an accurate answer. You do have options, TPO and filing for visitation are a couple that immediately come to mind. More information is needed from you.
It is best to contact an... Read more »
When the other parent has a open custody case open
The short answer is no. In Georgia, a child who has any living parent or guardian may be adopted only if each such parent and each such guardian:
(1) Has voluntarily and in writing surrendered all of his rights to the child to the department of human services or to a child-placing agency... Read more »
i was care taker of child mother wanted to visit child for a agreed amount of time. Child was never returned but the visitation was not court ordered
If there was no court ordered visitation, the mother has equal legal standing with the father as it relates to custody. You cannot kidnap your child if there is no court order forbidding visitation or contact by that parent. More information about your case is needed to provide you with a specific... Read more »
I left Lucas's dad in july after a bad injury frm kevin in May 2019. I have no money for an attorney. He didn't allow me to work. And has legal documents& wont give them to me.I I gave him phys. Cust. Bc I don't have a set place to live he pushed for supervised visits by himself w/o a 3rd partyou... Read more »
Without more details, it is difficult to answer your question definitively. Generally, you will want to file for visitation through the courts; this will guarantee you time with your son on a regular basis. It is really best to contact an attorney as soon as possible, especially since you suspect... Read more »
She has already given temporary guardianship for the next months but my guardian and i would like to make it permanent. If it helps I am 15 and am about to be 16.
Temporary guardianship may be continued by the court if the court determines that the the temporary guardianship is in the best interest of the child (you). An order for temporary guardianship can be modified (changed) only under certain circumstances. For this reason, it is best to consult an... Read more »
Is there certain forms that are required when filing for this? Especially with a domestic violence clause being the basis for the jurisdiction hold?
In order to have the Florida order enforced in Georgia, you will need to register the order in the superior court of the county where the respondent resides. You should consult with an attorney to discuss your options to proceed in Georgia.
She is blackmailing me saying if i try take him from her she will put me in jail. But i have custody and she has nothing.
If you have custody via a court order, you can't go to jail for enforcing the current order.
A day before court in October 2018, the judge cancelled & I couldn't get another date for over a year! Now A week after I missed court because I never got a notice (due to an address error), the NCP called demanding the kids the same day bragging about a default judgment. I didn't believe him l,... Read more »
You should contact an attorney as soon as possible. Without more details about your case, it is difficult to provide you with an accurate answer.
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does the parent have the right to take the phone from the child the phone is in the other parents name
Either parent has the right to parent as they see fit during their parenting time. The short answer to your question is likely yes. The phone being in the other parent's name does not prohibit a party from restricting use of the phone during their parenting time.
Two kids are already on the legitimation paperwork. I had to wait until DNA confirmed the third child and now that it has, the judge told me to amend the third child in order to proceed with legitimating all three for the same order. I have looked all over for such a form and can not find one. I... Read more »
There is no form to accomplish this. If the case is still pending, you need to amend the petition or answer to add the third child to the action. If the action is no longer pending, you will need to file a new action for the third child or to modify the previous order to include the third child.... Read more »
I live in a small town and i feel that it will be detrimental to my childs wellbeing if all of the facts of his child custody/visitation hearing are heard in open court
Without more details about your case it is difficult to answer. Your county may have rules that allow it, and things may vary greatly based on the Judge assigned.
It is best to consult an attorney who can help you maneuver through your case in a way that will keep your child’s best... Read more »
Father filed for legitimacy and custody and visitation of child
If parents were never married there cannot be a divorce, therefore nothing should state “divorce.” It is best to consult an attorney who can review your case files and provide legal counsel about the specifics of your case.
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No. In fact, you will be in contempt of court, if he has custody and you keep her at your house without permission. She is old enough to pick who she wants to live with so you need to consult with an attorney about filing a modification.
due to my current mental health. My daughter is in Colorado and I am in Georgia. How would I need to go about this?
This is not an easy answer. The father will have to be notified and given a chance to object. You need to consult with an attorney about your options.
There can be many reasons. Substance abuse, sexual abuse, alcohol addiction, exposing the child to people with those characteristics, unregulated mental health issues, unsuitable living arrangements. There can be any number of reasons.
He left 2 months after finding out we were pregnant with our second child together. I have a son from a previous relationship (he did not adopt) and our daughter is 19 months old. I lost my home since he left me with bills and has contributed $425 from the time he left which was May of this year. I... Read more »
You need to consult an attorney about filing for divorce and obtaining child support. You have said anything that would warrant a judge ordering supervised visitation, though.
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