Our divorce decree states that I can garnish him if he’s one month behind. But now he’s gotten almost 18k behind through child support enforcement within the last 6 years of divorcing. Before I file these documents with the courts, should I close my child support enforcement case or should I... Read more »
answered on Jan 27, 2023
I would advise you to hire a private attorney who can file an action for contempt for the total amount of the arrears. In that case your attorney can see the arrears as well as attorney's fees, so that the Court may award you the cost of your attorney in your judgment. Once the case is... Read more »
answered on Jan 12, 2023
Is it legal? It is not illegal for a spouse to use what could be construed as marital property. We lack the facts here to determine whether it is logical or reasonable for the wife to believe she was authorized to do so.
answered on Jan 27, 2023
If neither of you have filed for divorce and been awarded certain property on a temporary basis, then each of you have access to the camper and can use it as you see fit. Only by filing for divorce and asking to be awarded the camper on a temporary basis, can the court award you with exclusive use... Read more »
We were married 15 yrs. Lived in the camper last 4 yrs. Took camper when I was not present with all my belongings in it left me homeless
answered on Jan 12, 2023
Yes she is allowed to leave you. If the camper is marital property l, it belongs to both you so she can use it. She should not sell it or any if your belongings. You can file for divorce and ask for the property to be divided.
I live in Savannah Georgia how much would it cost to get a divorce
answered on Jan 8, 2023
If you can show the Court that you’ve exhausted all reasonable efforts to find him, then you can serve him by publication. The divorce would likely cost around $2500.
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Was married for 7 days
answered on Dec 28, 2022
Most lawyers likely charge the same price for an annulment as a divorce. The price can vary significantly on a case by case basis.
A reasonable range is probably between $2000 and $4000 for something fairly basic.
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Is there any type of emergency order I can file for parenting time with him?
answered on Dec 24, 2022
It sounds like you need a Temporary Hearing to set up visitation until the Divorce can be finalized. The court can set a time/date for a temporary hearing.
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answered on Dec 18, 2022
You can ask for a final trial. You may want to get an attorney to help you with the paperwork.
I spoke with legal counsel this morning and they informed me that I should reach out to Florida attorneys as they have no jurisdiction and can’t serve her since she lives in Florida.
answered on Dec 15, 2022
If this is an uncontested divorce without children, i.e., you are in agreement on all issues, then you could file in Georgia and she could sign a waiver of jurisdiction and venue. If it's a contested divorce or the children are in Florida, FL has jurisdiction.
I left the home five months ago. He refuses to talk about the divorce or any division of property until after the holidays. But suddenly he wants to start paying the mortgage. And was quite adamant about it. What can he take from me? We are hardly high asset
answered on Dec 14, 2022
I'm not sure what benefits he's getting, or what you're concerned about him taking from you, but no one can answer a specific question without reviewing your financial situation and assets and debts. Part of the divorce process is having your attorney review that information and then... Read more »
Or representation and having issues with being told that I were to pay child support and kids are in the custody of State and that I have no visitation rights how is these things possible when I wrote a letter notarized letter stating that I needed time to prepare for this civil matter while I was... Read more »
answered on Dec 11, 2022
The court is not required to wait until you are ready. You need to hire an attorney immediately to represent your interests. A letter isn't able to be used to stop or slow down the case.
In GA, I was told that spousal support and other financial responsibilities are not on the table during divorce when the married couple has no biological children together.
answered on Dec 3, 2022
What you were told is not true. Spousal support is not dependent on children being born and raised during the marriage. It is the spouse's need and the other spouse's ability to pay, among other factors.
answered on Nov 29, 2022
It will be marital property. Short answer: don't do it. Get divorced and then purchase a house.
His stuff can I throw it away?
answered on Nov 26, 2022
This depends on what your divorce decree says. Your divorce decree probably gives him a deadline by which to get his belongings. If I were you, I would reach out to his family again with a drop dead deadline and tell him that you will get rid of the belongings by a certain date if they do not come... Read more »
We were divorced August 19, 2022-all personal property was supposed to be removed in 30 days.
answered on Nov 13, 2022
It's possible the property was forfeited and you may be able to get rid of it. You can consult with an attorney who can review your documents and give you advice.
answered on Nov 10, 2022
You need to contact an attorney who can review your documents and give you advice.
answered on Nov 9, 2022
The class is required for all divorcing parents of children. However if the decree gets signed without one party having taken the class, that does not invalidate the divorce.
I do not have the $3000 to $10,000 for an attorney for a divorce. He has not contributed to the household since stopping his direct deposit the last week of November 2021. There’s physical abuse, adultery and even a USB PLUG he put in my house at some point with a hidden camera. What do I do? We... Read more »
answered on Nov 2, 2022
You have said that this is a complicated case, but cannot afford a retainer. Your options are to save up to hire an attorney, or you can file the case without an attorney. For the type of case that you have described, your litigation budget should be around $20,000. A $5000 retainer is not going... Read more »
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