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... Read more »
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... Read more »
My husband and I are looking to get divorced. I am being told that I am kicked out of the house I have been in with him for 8 years now and that he is not allowing me to take our son. My husband is a very bad person who has been in trouble with the law his entire life. He is an addict meth. He has... Read more »
I am so sorry to hear about your struggle, and luckily the pathway has an easy first step. Rather than a Criminal Defense lawyer you need to make an appointment with a qualified Family Lawyer to start the separation/divorce process. There are tools in that process to specifically address the... Read more »
Zero mortgage and we live in it. My rights,? As in long term as well as short term?
It's possible that the deed can be undone and your rights to the house restored. Speak to an attorney about how to proceed.
He cheats and is verbally abusive but is projecting it onto me, like I’m doing those things to make himself look like a victim. Facebook won’t take it down when reported as harassment or bullying.
Speak with an attorney about filing for divorce and asking for a restraining order.
That the party is ready for trial.
I want a divorce because I am tired of him mistreating me. He is emotionally abusive and has been physically abusive in front of our daughter and he has a pending case against him that I tried to get dropped because he kept asking me to. I just want out of this marriage and to move on with my... Read more »
You should work with an attorney who can help you with the proper course of action to move forward with the divorce. You may be able to get alimony, as well as child support. Consult with an attorney as soon as you can so this can be addressed.
4 months nothing. He has been paying the house payment and she isn’t on the mortgage. How fast can he evict her. How can she protect t herself if he comes to the house and is being verbally abusive
He can't evict her. She needs to contact an attorney to discuss her options and next steps.
An attorney can help you right away with the process.
Decree says Under the parenting time arrangement. "there shall be free and open communication and contact between both parents and the children at all times" A separate "ordered and adjudged" paragraph requires us to discuss all major decisions & try our best to agree,... Read more »
You may want to consult with an attorney who can review your arrangement and provide you with guidance. There needs to be open communication, but that doesn’t mean you have to be texted non-stop with every little thing. Perhaps he is doing this because he knows it irritates you.
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... Read more »
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.
He changed the locks. Is the legal
No, it isn't. You need to speak to an attorney immediately about your options and contesting the case.
Yes. OCGA Title 9, Chapter 5.
You can start with O.C.G.A 19-5-1, and go from there.
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My domestic partner is a co-applicant on the mortgage loan
From what you wrote it sounds like the domestic partner’s name is on the title. Is that correct? If so, then they would have rights to the home. If you want clarification, consult with an attorney who can review the facts and provide you with guidance.
binding and contemptible. With that track record I said because he’s broken 3 written agreements that I can understand that we will also not keep a 4th agreement. The 4th agreement was made at his request and now demands I honor this request even though he did not keep the previous three. I could... Read more »
If the "agreement" become a Court Order, you can file a contempt if it is not being followed, or has not been followed. It sounds like he is in contempt so seek the assistance of the Court. Don't wait for him to tell the Court you are in contempt before you tell the the Court he WAS... Read more »
If you are not sure if you will be violating anything and want clarification, consult with an attorney who can review your custody order and provide you with guidance.
She said the amount herself at 3500 per month I have two children from another marriage which I pay child support on we have no joint community property together and no joint debt together she owns everything herself
No, you should not sign anything without speaking with an experienced family law attorney who can give you advice about alimony.
Not sure on how to fill it out
Unfortunately, this forum is not offered to prepare actual paperwork for cases. You will need to meet with an attorney regarding your questions about the addendum. Good luck!
I am married we have been together for 28 years recently we are not getting along cause I cheated months ago
He cannot displace you while you remain married. If a divorce action is filed, the court will decide at that time what will happen with the property. You certainly should meet with competent divorce counsel. When you meet with the attorney, ask him/her to explain the term "condonation"... Read more »
I have to answer this before the end of august
This is a Georgia state statute located in the Official Code of Georgia Annotated. This provision states the following
"(13) The marriage is irretrievably broken. Under no circumstances shall the court grant a divorce on this ground until not less than 30 days from the date of service... Read more »
I know I have to hire a lawyer in GA.
yes.
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