I’m sorry about your husband’s passing. We would need more details in order to provide you with answers. It’s not clear if you were married or divorced at the time of his death. It sounds as though you had previously divorced. You may want to consult with an attorney who can review the facts... Read more »
Temporary order was in place and agreement was made a year later but never typed up and submitted to judge for signature
It must be signed by a judge to be an official court order. It may be best to contact an attorney who can assist you with the specifics of your case.
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We been married91/2 years and its been an abusive situation for at least half of that he and i bought and rebuilt this home together but only his name is on it
You can ask the court for exclusive use and possession of the home on a temporary basis in the divorce action. You may also be entitled to support. You should discuss your specific situation with a divorce attorney to determine your options.
You will need to file the petition for divorce, verification, acknowledgment of service, settlement agreement, proposed divorce decree and a consent to try in 30 days to avoid any delays in issuance of the divorce decree.
Once you do that you will need to take steps to move things along as much as you are able to. You should consult with an attorney who can help you with the process. -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq. 404-620-1558
I want to file for a divorce, but I can't afford the retainer fee or any other fees.
These are county by county guidelines. You will have to apply at your specific local legal aid office to determine your eligibility for services.
I fild for a divorce from my husband but I didnt know where he resides so I requested to divorce with publication in the news paper. After the publication in the newspaper how long before my divorce is final?
That depends. You have to contact the judge the case is assigned to in order to finalize the case.
--Regina Edwards | www.EdwardsFamilyLaw.com | 770.854.0777
It depends. A judge will look at how/when a property is acquired to determine If it is marital property. However certain actions taken after the property is acquired can make the property, or a portion of its value, into marital property. You should consult with a lawyer.
The parties have no minor children. Their last address before separation was 705 First Ave, Conyers, Ga 30012. The defendant, Patricia Ann Davis, DOB 9/5/??, approximate current age 65. Date of separation around 9/1/2015.
There are a number of ways to locate a party. This can be done through skip tracing or using a private investigator. However, depending on the issues to be determined in the divorce, a divorce by publication may be available. A divorce by publication does not require personal service on the... Read more »
That will depend on the totality of the circumstances. The court will consider several factors in determining the best interest of the child to assign a primary physical custodian. Contested custody cases are complex matters. You should speak with a family law firm to discuss the specific facts... Read more »
The respondent in a divorce can counterclaim for divorce.
Universal Citation: GA Code § 19-6-5 (2018)
(a) The finder of fact may grant permanent alimony to either party, either from the corpus of the estate or otherwise. The following shall be considered in determining the amount of alimony, if any, to be awarded:
(1) The standard of... Read more »
Just going off of what you have said here it does not seem like he can take it back. If the phone is in his name then he may be able to do so. -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq. 404-620-1558
Spouse was deported
Yes, you can file them at the same time. You may want to consult with an attorney just to ensure everything is handled properly. -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq. 404-620-1558
Husband was deported and can not locate him
Yes, you can file these documents at the same time. However, you will need to obtain an order of publication to perfect service through publication.
I want to work it out but she says no if I talk about it she blocks me as punishment saying I’m harassing her she says I’m emotionally abusive but I want to be around my son but I don’t want a divorce cause it goes against my religious beliefs it does what can I do to see my son without a... Read more »
Unless you are willing to file for divorce or separation, there isn't anything legally anyone can do to help you resolve parenting time disputes.
--Regina Edwards | www.EdwardsFamilyLaw.com | 770.854.0777
My husband friend has a notarized letter saying that if my husband cannot make payments then the house will be return to the friend. Also the house is in my husband name. I did not sign any papers.
It's impossible to answer without more information. It depends on whether on whose name the house is titled in. You should consult with an attorney about your specific case.
--Regina Edwards | www.EdwardsFamilyLaw.com | 770.854.0777
What do I do? The judge ordered him to pay an exact amount of my attorney fees and I paid the rest. Now he isnt paying and my attorney is trying to make me pay saying that he isnt so now I have to. Even though he signed an agreement and so did a judge. The case has been closed for over a month.
You will always be responsible for the attorneys fees to your lawyer. When he pays, you should get reimbursed. If he is in contempt, you can always file for contempt.
--Regina Edwards | www.EdwardsFamilyLaw.com | 770.854.0777
We live in Walton County, GA. She agrees to everything but she won't sign. How can I get around this so I can divorce her. She is hinting that she wants the marriage to last 5 years so she can get alimony. We have no kids. She can have all the property. I just want out. I am doing this pro se.
You can ask for a hearing and the judge will finalize the divorce. You don't have to keep waiting for her to agree.
--Regina Edwards | www.EdwardsFamilyLaw.com | 770.854.0777
If a husband deserts a wife 10 years ago and hides in Louisianabut came from ga if she finally finds him can she still get alimony and child support?
Possibly. Consult with an attorney about your specific circumstances.
--Regina Edwards | www.EdwardsFamilyLaw.com | 770.854.0777
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