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answered on Oct 17, 2019
There is no set amount that a judge can order in attorney's fees. The amount will be dependent on the specific facts of each case.
answered on Oct 17, 2019
Even if you want no personal relationship with the child, you can still be ordered to pay child support for a child that is biologically yours.
My health plan through my employer doesn't pay until I've met the deductible, and all this out of pocket is breaking me financially.
answered on Oct 15, 2019
If you qualify for medicaid and are able to obtain coverage in that manner, that would meet the requirement to provide health care coverage.
My ex filed for a modification for child custody / child support. We both have Joint custody me being the primary. I was served with a summons. The paper says I have 30 days to respond. How can I prolong that another 30 days and can I do it without legal representation? I am at transitional center... View More 
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answered on Oct 11, 2019
You have to respond in 30 days. Just respond as best you can. You need to provide the court with an address so you can get notices. The response doesn't have to be fancy. Just file a response in plain english addressing the allegations and make sure your address is noted. It must be filed... View More
In the state of Georgia if I sign my parents all rights away well I still have to pay child support I am court ordered to pay but my daughter is not legitimize so I don’t get to see her in the mother wants me to sign my rights away
answered on Oct 8, 2019
You will still have to pay child support unless she is legally adopted by a stepfather. If you go through the legitimation process you will have legal rights to her and be able to visit her. You may want to consult with an attorney about filing for legitimation. This is not up to the mother, as... View More
we have been married since 12-30-17 got a house,cars aswell but main concern is her son since he is not mine if i have to pay child for her child that is already getting child support
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answered on Oct 6, 2019
You should talk to an attorney about your case. You don't have to pay for her child if he is not legally yours.
my son is in jail currently in douglas cty georgia, his wife served him with divorce papers in jail, asking for child support, him to cover all insurance (medical, dental, life) and him to pay anything not covered by insurance, but also saying she wants him to agree to zero contact with the child .... View More
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answered on Oct 2, 2019
He needs to respond to the case.
I am legally divorced from my ex wife. we have joint legal custody, and she has physical custody, this is how our divorce decree is written out. We have our 10 year old son each 50% of the time. She makes $100,000, her wife make near that, and i make $38,000. I want physical custody of our... View More
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answered on Sep 30, 2019
It is unlikely that you will qualify for any legal aid or pro bono services. You should save up to hire an attorney.
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answered on Sep 26, 2019
Just the parties' income is calculated for child support purposes.
Filed Aug 17th ..Havent got a court date since we filed and its been over a month. Now cps is calling a meeting and dna test tomorrow. Child was place w maternal uncle by cps bc mother is mentally unstable to say the least and abuses drugs. She has an older sister as well, that doesn't belong... View More
answered on Sep 25, 2019
Without knowing all the facts of the case it's difficult to answer such a question. Most attorneys offer a free consultation. You should consider consulting with an attorney who can review the facts of your case in detail and present you with the options. -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq. 404-620-1558... View More
My divorce was final early last year, and I got custody of my 4 kids. I decided not to file for child support due to my ex wife only getting around $1750/month in VA disability. Since then, she's gotten her disability increased and now gets $3600/month. She also received back pay of over... View More
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answered on Sep 23, 2019
You don't have to deal with the child support agency at all. You can file a modification of your divorce to ask for divorce.
Originating state is FL. Mother has custody of all children now living in GA.Father pays support via Income Deduction from employer in AL. He is in arrears. One child moved to AL with her father. Father wants CS and Custody modification and has filed in GA. Do original FL CS and Custody orders... View More
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answered on Sep 23, 2019
yes, they do.
No paternity as of yet has been established. Would I owe back child support for a kid I never knew I had?
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answered on Sep 17, 2019
It's never a good idea to wait. Take a test and if the child is yours, start paying child support.
myself were dealing with our own demons, but now she is wanting back support. is this legal and how would i overcome it in the court system of Georgia?
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answered on Sep 14, 2019
You need to discuss your case with an attorney in order to get specific advice about your case.
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answered on Sep 13, 2019
That isn't enough information. In order to calculate child support, you need both parties' incomes, day care costs, education costs, medical costs, insurance costs, deviations if either party has additional children or support obligations, sports costs, extracurricular costs, tutoring,... View More
We have never had any contact with the child at the request of her mother. She also requested 5 years ago that my husband allow her husband to adopt because he is the only father she knows. He agreed it was in her best interest and we never heard anything else about it. Recently within the last... View More
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answered on Sep 13, 2019
Child support terminates upon adoption. They are refunding you.
My bf’s child’s mother is seeking TANF, which is seeking to put him on child support. She has a medical condition that CAN prevent her from working, but she can still work, she just doesn’t want to. She admitted (via text message) that she doesn't want him involved with his baby but... View More
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answered on Sep 9, 2019
There isn't an actual question posted, but you should consult with a family law attorney about filing for legitimation.
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answered on Sep 3, 2019
There isn't enough information to answer the question. You need to consult with a family law attorney about your options.
I have done the child support addendum, and also the worksheet.
answered on Aug 29, 2019
Filing a modification of child support is more detailed than just presenting a child support worksheet and addendum. It often requires the exchange of updated financial documents. You should consider at least consulting with an attorney to discuss your options.
My ex husband is in the national guard reserves. He quit one job and started a new one. He did not report it. Somehow Ga started taking child support out of his monthly drill check but it's not even half of what he is supposed to pay. I reported his new job on my case once I found out where... View More
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answered on Aug 27, 2019
Yes, the other job can be garnished. It probably will go faster if you hired a private attorney to handle the Income Withholding Order.
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