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No custody order but willing to do visitation every other weekend and share holidays.
answered on Jan 8, 2020
You can either file for child support through child support services or file a paternity action to establish child support.
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answered on Jan 8, 2020
There are other ways to serve. You need to speak with an attorney about your options.
He did legitimize her at the hospital by signing a form but that's it. I am willing to work with him and give every other weekend and share holidays and breaks in school but is there any way I can get the agreement in writing without going to court? I know with divorcing parents it is... View More 
answered on Jan 8, 2020
The only way to have an enforceable parenting plan agreement is through a legitimation or paternity action in court. However, you are free to give him whatever parenting time you wish in the absence of a court order.
And they're trying to make me agree to child support there within the custody. The state says I will be getting $922. My lawyer is trying to make me take a few hundred less. Does the state trump what custody mediation says?
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answered on Jan 6, 2020
This isn't a simple question that can be answered here. An attorney, in order to give you specific advice, needs to review everything that was filed here in Georgia and look at the financial circumstances of both parties in order to give you advice about the amount of child support you would... View More
Hello, I have a question. I have a friend who was arrested about 2 weeks ago. He lives in the state of Tennessee and was arrested in a fugitive warrant out of Georgia. Come to find out the charge is child abandonment. He is being held till May with no bond. The hearing is in May. I was wanting to... View More
answered on Jan 2, 2020
More information is needed before an answer can be provided. It is in your friend’s best interest to contact an attorney who practices in Georgia and who can assist with the specifics of the case. There are many things to consider.
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answered on Dec 28, 2019
You will need to wait until the child is born to establish a child support order. In Georgia, a non-custodian's obligation to pay does not start until the child is born.
a modification to have the child support amount corrected?
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answered on Dec 23, 2019
This is a very specific question about a case that's already happened, so you need to consult with an attorney who can look at what's been filed and see if anything can be done to change it.
answered on Dec 20, 2019
In the state of Georgia an individual is emancipated at age 18.
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My ex husband is trying to get citizenship for his wife but he’s stating he needs a notarized letter from me stating he’s paid since 2003. He’s court ordered to pay but it does not come out his checks. I wrote a letter stating he’s paid but it’s not always on time or for the full amount... View More
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answered on Dec 19, 2019
No, you should not write this letter, as it would be false.
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I dont have a lawyer and im lost in this process. He has already taken temporary custody of our son even though hes 12 and signed affidavit to live with me.
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answered on Dec 17, 2019
There isn't a short answer to your question. You need to consult an attorney who can review the court documents, hear your story and give you advice.
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My husband and I got married over 4 yrs ago in Tennessee but my son and I reside in Georgia now. I'm on disability and I cant afford counsel but it's time to get on with our life. I also wondered if I could file for alimony by myself also. I haven't heard from my husband in over a... View More
answered on Dec 14, 2019
There’s no requirement that you have an attorney to file for divorce. The benefit of being represented by counsel is the experience and knowledge that an attorney brings to help you achieve your goals in your legal matter. From your post, you have what may be some very complex issues. If you can... View More
I was unable to get a lawyer I've been a stay at home mom since I was 6mo prego our son is 3 he filed I couldn't afford council so he was awarded primary custody we have joint custody there was mental verbal emotional and some physical abuse and he cheated and I have proof of everything... View More
answered on Dec 10, 2019
What is the mistake? There are details to your case that we would need to know in order to provide you with guidance. You should consult with an attorney who can review the facts in detail and present you with the options and guidance. -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq. 404-620-1558
We coparent just fine in my opinion and we spend the same amount of time and money with our children wether separate or together.
answered on Dec 10, 2019
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.... View More
answered on Dec 5, 2019
Yes. States have the authority to charge interest on unpaid support at the rate set by state statute. Alabama’s current rate is 7.5% interest on the unpaid principle balance at the end of each month.
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Husband has not supported her for 5 yrs and I'm not seeking child support but ready for divorce
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answered on Dec 3, 2019
Child support cannot be waived. You can file for divorce now if you wish.
In 1999 my children’s father and his grandfather (whom raised him as his own) filed paperwork to get his last name changed to his grandfathers’. The problem was that the paperwork was never sent To formally change his birth certificate. Until a few years ago the DMV would accept the court... View More
answered on Dec 2, 2019
Yes, it is important to contact an attorney as soon as possible. More details are needed to provide you with an accurate answer. We are glad to assist you. Contact us soon.
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I was ordered to turn myself in on the 25 but they said I should have had some kind of paper work but when the judge told us we were free to go they never gave us any kind of paper work so the jail would let me turn myself in I got proof that I was there like I was ordered but what now
answered on Nov 27, 2019
Hold onto the proof that you were there so that if it comes up again you can show that you followed orders. You may want to consult with an attorney who can help you with case. -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq. 404-620-1558
My ex husband was ordered to pay child support but disappeared for over 15 years. I was able to locate him in 2017 and went to child support services. They found him and I began to receive payments monthly on a debit card. Monthly payments continued for a short time, until my youngest son... View More
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answered on Nov 25, 2019
You can hire a private attorney to pursue the arrears.
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answered on Nov 22, 2019
No one can answer this question without seeing court orders. If the court feel that you can pay and you have not, you may not be able to get out of jail. You need to exhaust all resources to pay the amount owed. Title pawn, bank loan, sell items on ebay, ask friends and family for money - you... View More
My husband is incarcerated since 2014, i had a child with someone else, he knows and he's fine with it . My husband's name is not on the child's birth certificate.
The real father refuses to help with the kid. How can i get the biological father on child support? since I'm still married?
answered on Nov 20, 2019
Your case has some level of complexity that requires that you consult with an attorney. Generally, the law treats children born during wedlock as products of that marriage. In the state of Georgia, a man does not have to be named on the birth certificate to be declared the father.
It is in... View More
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