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.
is there a form that cam just be filled out and signed by judge?
answered on Sep 24, 2022
There isn't one form. There are 6 different documents that need to be filed in order For this to be done correctly. You definitely want to hire an attorney to handle this, because if it is not done correctly, it could be more costly later o
answered on Sep 24, 2022
You have to follow the court order. If the other party isn't, you can file for contempt.
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 »
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.
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.
Divorce final for a year, alimony was set at 4 years (negotiated) + higher child support. I have 50-50 with daughter (10) and primary on son (15). She refuses to obtain life insurance as in decree and is completely living out of her means with no attempt to better herself or get a job.... Read more »
answered on Aug 27, 2022
Whether alimony can be modified is evaluated by how your Final Judgment and Decree of Divorce is written. You must have an experienced attorney review it and advise you accordingly.
Additionally, if your ex-wife is not following the Decree, you have the right to pursue action against her... Read more »
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.
The father don’t volunteer to do nothing for child skips months without paying child support. Backup on child support. Had baby out of wedlock. Never been married, and father mad cause I said child couldn’t go on a family vacation so he want to take me to court, but haven’t did anything.
answered on Aug 17, 2022
Although it's frustrating to not receive regular, dependable financial support for your child, the courts do not condition visitation upon payment of child support. This means that a parent can regularly fail to help support his/her child, yet still be entitled to spend time with that child.... Read more »
I am going through a divorce and we have been separated for 4 years. I purchased the home 2 years ago and because she took my children recently and the car I have no choice but to sell. Does she need to at closing even if she has nothing to do with the home?
answered on Jul 26, 2022
If the home is classified as "marital property," then your ex-wife will have a "fair," equitable interest in the home. Thus, your ex-wife will likely have a say in how the home is liquidated/sold. If the home is classified as "separate property," then she will have no... Read more »
Prev counsel issues. Huge mistakes. Custody battle. Dad filed emerg hearing, then not allowing Mom any visits, contempt. Moms atty never filed anything or req. f/up. Def-mom Confronted atty and atty withdrew. 4 days later hearing sched for TODAY 7/14 at 1!! Mom s/w new counsel, trying to gather $... Read more »
answered on Jul 14, 2022
You cannot contact the court ahead of time. You can go to court and ask for a continuance for the reasons you stated. You should try to hire an attorney immediately so if the case is reset for a short time from now they can be fully prepared.
I have custody and there is no paperwork stating I dont.
answered on Jul 13, 2022
You can ask a Sheriff to go with you to where the child is located, after showing your order establishing your legal custody rights. If the Sheriff won't comply, you can swear out a warrant with a Magistrate or police for interference with custody.
If the child refuses to go with you,... Read more »
him and he is begging me to stay in georgia because he's scared to go back his dad has primary custody but we have joint custody what action should be taken in this situation im scared for my son his dad is a cop and threatens him also beats him up ?
(continued) name. My husband at the time of birth was not present and lived in another state. Did the hospital legally have to provide paperwork to me (mother) to prove that my husband was not the father and so that the child can take the biological father’s last name?
answered on Jun 22, 2022
If you were married, the child was not born out-of-wedlock, so the child is considered legitimate and the child of your husband. The hospital does not have to prove otherwise.
We have joint custody and he has say over her and our 6vyr old school and stuff and I have say over the 15 and 4 yr old school. And stuff she's 13 and wants to be with me and she doesn't need any help she's doing fine but he's threatening to put her away and I won't allow... Read more »
answered on Jun 14, 2022
I am not sure what you mean by "put away." If there is joint physical custody, then you and your ex-husband have equal physical custody rights that would be established by the parenting plan. Thus, your ex-husband cannot unilaterally infringe on your physical custodial rights without a... Read more »
Taking it under advisement, would it be acceptable for the plaintiffs lawyer to ask the judge if he wanted her to send him case texts to help make a decision? The defendant was self-represented only because the opposing side declined when lawyer requested to reschedule so he could familiarize... Read more »
answered on Jun 8, 2022
You should rely on the advice of your attorney, who knows the judge and tendencies. Case law is unlikely to make a difference in the judge's ruling unless there are particular legal issues involved.
My Mother files her as a dependent but does not legally have power of attorney over her. I am home most of the time with her and help take care of her with cooking and changing while my mom and dad work.
Our papers state we alternate first choice of dates for 2 non-consecutive weeks yearly, dates given by April 15 each year. The papers do not state a deadline for the other parent. My problem is I work, need to arrange daycare, can’t put my son in camps and so forth without knowing as the... Read more »
answered on Jun 4, 2022
Unfortunately, there is no "standard," as it depends on the language of the parenting plan. The entire plan would have to be reviewed to see what the judge would determine.
It may be prudent to write a letter or email to the other parent stating that you will make other plans... Read more »
Public defender for family court Jefferson county area
answered on Jun 1, 2022
There is no public defender in family court. In juvenile court cases, an attorney may be appointed if a party cannot afford one and termination of rights is at stake.
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