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I have been waiting for my husband to provide his check subs and sign the divorce documents for overstate vorce documents for over 6 months now. He has not provided any support for his children since may 2021. I would like to know how to proceed with pursuing past due expenditures for the last 9... View More 
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answered on Jan 14, 2022
As long as he's not paying you, he has no incentive to sign. You can file for divorce, ask for a hearing for child support going forward as well as reimbursement for past expenses. Speak to an experienced family law attorney about your case.
He wants me too say that we have no minor children in order to get divorced sooner
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answered on Jan 9, 2022
When you file any documents with the court you have to sign a verification saying it is true and correct. If you are later found out to have knowingly lied to the Court you can be charged with committing purgery, which can carry jail time. You should speak with an attorney to make sure you are... View More
My lawyers have been asking my spouse, with whom I am separated from for his check stubs to complete the docs for Divorce and child support since July 2021. Received start of Dece. Waited one month for spouse to sign docs and wanted changes. Now have to wait again. What can be done to move Divorce... View More
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answered on Jan 6, 2022
You don't have to wait for him to sign. You can file for divorce and ask for a hearing immediately for him to pay child support.
I am trying to initiate a divorce in Georgia. They require a child support order be in place. However I already pay an existing child support case that is active in Florida.
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answered on Dec 20, 2021
You can file a divorce case in Georgia without a worksheet. It's possible to keep the same Florida support order. Speak to an attorney about your options.
He does have custody of her now but why is the amount still growing and why isn't he forced to pay what he owed prior to bankruptcy?
answered on Dec 10, 2021
You may want to consult with an attorney who can review your options and help you with the proper course of action. The arrears will never go away, so he will continue to owe them.
in 2017 my daughter's father passed away and I was scared so I gave my mom temporary guardianship I I get my daughter every weekend and and take care of her financially however how do I go about trying to get have or some financial help from my daughter's SSI that my mom received for for... View More
answered on Dec 10, 2021
You should consult with an attorney who can review the facts of the case in detail and provide you with direction. We need to know if you want your daughter back in your custody or you are just wanting some of the money from SSI. We need more details.
I have no legal representation
answered on Nov 22, 2021
If you file your Answer and Counterclaim in person then you do not have to pay any fees. If you file your Answer and Counterclaim via PeachCourt or E-File Georgia you will have to pay processing fees once to use the portal and no additional fees after that.
child support arrears were included in a modification settlement agreement and included a payment plan toward the balance. Will the principal amount accrue interest if there is a payment agreement?
answered on Nov 19, 2021
THAT WOULD DEPEND ON WHETHER THE AGREEMENT PROVIDED FOR INTEREST TO ACCRUE. HOPEFULLY, YOU USED AN ATTORNEY THROUGH THIS PROCESS SO THAT THE NECESSARY LANGUAGE FOR THIS WOULD BE INCLUDED IN THE AGREEMENT. IF SO, YOU SHOULD SPEAK WITH THE ATTORNEY WHO CAN REVIEW THE AGREEMENT WITH YOU TO DETERMINE... View More
answered on Nov 15, 2021
You can read information here about what the purpose of a Guardian ad Litem is: https://oca.georgia.gov/training/guardian-ad-litem-juvenile-court-dependency-proceedings
my daughter lived with my mom age 2-14 but lives with me an has since last year july 2020. her dad pays child support but we dont get it. they keep giving it to her and she dont even speak to my child anymore at all.
answered on Nov 15, 2021
If there is a current order of support which shows that your mother has custody, you will need to modify that order so that you have custody and are then entitled to receive the support.
Child support has ever been given. My question is if my sons father goes to court, can he get full custody? Also what steps should I be taking in a situation like this for precautions? I’m not even sure who technically has custody as of right now. Him or I.
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answered on Nov 5, 2021
If there is no court order, you have custody of your child. However, it seems that you have been sharing parenting time with his dad, which is a good thing. A court determines what's in the child's best interest regarding custody. If you have your son more now and the schedule is... View More
My estranged husband stated I should be the one to file divorce even though I didn't want a divorce, because if he files I'd be entitled to more support from him or something. Is this true?
answered on Nov 2, 2021
It does not make a difference who files first in the divorce action, it does not mean one party will have preferential treatment over the other party.
I filed a petition to change child custody (my ex has primary, I want 50/50 as circumstances have changed). I provided text message screenshots between the two of us that clearly backed up the claims I was making; however, he and his attorney filed a response that said all the screenshots were... View More
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answered on Oct 15, 2021
Don't worry about the lawyer says. First, anything you add to the petition isn't considered evidence. In court, you present the evidence to the judge. But send clear copies of your evidence to the attorney ahead of time. Let the judge decide if your evidence is usable or not. But you... View More
I filed for Legitimation and 4 days later child support filed an case. so right now i am currently trying to get them decided on one case instead of two cases but i do not have an child support order already. My question is if we (both parents) have agreed to Joint Physical and Joint Legal Custody... View More
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answered on Sep 30, 2021
If you think your child is in harm or danger, then you shouldn't be ok with joint custody. Presenting a custody case is more than just giving the judge a parenting plan, but more about proving why that is in your child's best interest. Speak to an attorney in your area about your options.
I have 6 children. I'm on child support for only one of them due to the mother lying to me about closing the case before the court date. I provide for all children and with this one child support case it's taking away from me providing for my other children as I used to. Does the fact... View More
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answered on Sep 20, 2021
The court can only consider other children if they live with you or if you have a court order on child support for the other children that you are currently paying.
modified to his new local state? Will the GA CS order follow him to different states if he no longer resides in GA?
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answered on Sep 16, 2021
If the CP still lives in Georgia, the Georgia order remains in tact. The GA CS order can be enforced in the new state. the orders cannot be modified anywhere other than Georgia as long as the CP still lives in Georgia.
answered on Sep 10, 2021
Please try to rephrase your question. You have not asked us a question. You have only made a statement which honestly does not make much sense.
So I’ve been divorced for awhile now but I’m confused what to go off of. The child support addendum originally stated that I paid 50% up to $300 per child for homeschool, and I don’t have to repeat payment if my ex decided to hold them back a year. I didn’t know, but my ex marked all this... View More
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answered on Sep 7, 2021
You should consult with an attorney who can read the documents and give you advice on what your obligation is. We can't give advice based on a description of documents. We have to see them.
Myself and my child’s mom moved out of the state where child support was started she hasn’t reported her move to the state what do I need to do to cover my end of things it’s a whole mess to the reason we are in this issue I do not mind paying child support but to be honest I would like more... View More
answered on Sep 2, 2021
You should work with an attorney who can help you with the child support and getting you more time with your child. In the mean time, save all documentation that you are paying child support, just in case there are any issues that arise. Keep records.
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