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Other party is requesting documents for already-decided child support case, thereby delaying divorce court hearing
answered on Aug 24, 2020
It is best to furnish the superior court’s order to the family court. It is also helpful to consult with an attorney who can assist you with the specifics of your case.
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Can I still receive child support in the state of GA from him?
answered on Aug 23, 2020
You can apply for child support if he is not living in the home and supporting the children.
I have a court order in place for child support and medical insurance but the non custodial parent failed to pay child support in April and had failed to maintain medical insurance for 4yrs per the court order. He also has not paid child support for the last child since he was born 6yrs ago.
answered on Aug 10, 2020
You can file a contempt action to enforce the order for support.
My ex husband has filed paperwork to try to take my child from me. Georgia has no jurisdiction over the matter as I live in Texas, the divorce happened in Colorado and I have never lived in Georgia. He has filed false accusations against me and I am trying to get this case dismissed in Douglas... View More 
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answered on Aug 4, 2020
You need to hire an attorney who can review the prior orders, gather evidence and file the Motion to Dismiss. It may require a hearing, so it's not as simple as just asking the court for a dismissal and it happens.
My son doesn't get any of the money so basically I feel like I'm supporting her instead of him it's not fair I have other kids to what can I do to stop this
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answered on Aug 2, 2020
You need to file a modification.
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If a party has appealed existing court orders (lost appeals, even GA Supreme Court) and has not paid a dime, at the contempt hearing, if the party is found in contempt, can they avoid jail by filing an appeal to drag the case out? What GA case law could be used to prevent appealing if indeed the... View More
answered on Jul 29, 2020
We would need to know about the specifics of your case in order to provide you with guidance. You should consult with an attorney who can review the facts and provide you with guidance that is unique to your case. -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq. 404-620-1558
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answered on Jul 20, 2020
Yes.
3 KIDS... I NEVER STOPPED PAYING THE SAME AMOUNT WHEN MY FIRST DAUGHTER TURNED 18, I CONTINUED TO PAY THE SAME AMOUNT AFTER MY SECOND TURNED 18, NO MY THIRD HAS TURNED 18, I AM THROUGH WITH CHILD SUPPORT. MY EX STATES I SHOULD HAVE BEEN PAYING MORE THEN ENTIRE TIME, CAN SHE SUE ME?
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answered on Jul 19, 2020
No. She should have sued you before if she thought your child support was too low. She can't go back and get extra child support now.
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The divorce decree says until age 18.
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answered on Jul 17, 2020
No!!! Unless your divorce decree says otherwise, child support stops when the child turns 18 or graduates from high school, whichever one occurs last.
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My ex wife filed for divorce from me while I was incarcerated and won. I’ve always questioned his paternity based on her infidelity, but I know he needs a good dad. Now I’m remarried and my ex is making my life hell. She won’t allow me to see him, but receives child support. I don’t know... View More
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answered on Jul 15, 2020
You can't force a DNA test outside of current litigation. You may file for legitimation and ask for a DNA test in the court of the custody proceedings.
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I pay $300/month in child support and I'm responsible for making sure he has insurance, which he does. While in my care, my son needed to go to the dr and we split all uninsured medical costs in half. Can I take the amount the custodial parent owes me out of the next months child support? For... View More
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answered on Jul 15, 2020
No. You must pay the child support and collect the expenses separately.
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Does business profit count towards an the income for the NCP?
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answered on Jul 14, 2020
Yes business profit counts towards income.
I want to cancel it without her permission. She is lying and being deceitful saying I signed my rights but the paper is temporary guardianship and I want my daughter back. I think she tried to file for child support when I already have an open case and seemed custodial parent in another state. What... View More
answered on Jul 14, 2020
You do have the right to end the temporary guardianship and get your child back. You should consult with an attorney who can review the facts of your case in detail and help you plan the proper course of action to address the situation. -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq. 404-620-1558
My niece been living with me for 3mo. Her mom just told us she now is moving 5 states away in 2 days. But her 16 yr. Old isn't going with her. What will happen?
Can I sign for her Drs. And school stuff?
Will they get her mom for abandonment?
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answered on Jul 10, 2020
Your sister and the child's father need to sign guardianship or custody paperwork with you.
Child support In SC states beyond suspending the NCP license that’s all their doing in COVID 19. The director of child support in ga states she will not put a lien on his accounts, they only look at them. The arrears is almost 10,000. The NCP is an Over the Road truck driver. Also this is a... View More
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answered on Jul 8, 2020
You can hire a private attorney to enforce the order.
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My mom left me at home for almost 6 months by myself and I went to school for the rest of the school year until the COVID broke out. She gave me permission to stay at my friends house for the rest of summer until I was ready to go with her to Florida where she was at. I asked her permission to go... View More
answered on Jul 6, 2020
I’m sorry you are going through this. Until you are 18, your parent calls the shots on where you live. Perhaps you can try speaking with her again about this in a calm manner, since you are three months from being 18. But if she doesn’t agree to it, then you have to go with her until you are... View More
My ex wife and I were divorced two years ago. We have a 6 year old daughter, who we have share custody of (equal time). However, the courts labeled her as primary physical parent. I recently remarried and had a son and a step daughter, plus a wife whom doesnt work. I pay 350.00 a month in child... View More
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answered on Jun 27, 2020
$350 is such a low amount that it likely would not be worth it to try to file to lower it.
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I am pregnant with the petitioner's child and the petitioner claims I am stalking him and that it is not possible that i'm the mother of his child. He is also trying to establish a pattern of violence via two isolated incidents when I was emotional and anxious.
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answered on Jun 24, 2020
I am so sorry to hear about your situation. It sounds like you have quite a lot going on in your life right now. It also sounds like you have some exposure to the TPO actually being granted. Many times as attorneys we are able to negotiate and get non-traditional solutions for clients. I would... View More
They also want to do DNA to make sure the child is his.
answered on Jun 24, 2020
The father needs to legitimate. His name on the birth certificate and even a positive DNA test is not enough to establish his legal rights, in the state of Georgia, as the father of the child. Additionally, he may be required to pay child support but still not have legal rights to the child. For... View More
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