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There has been a sudden change of behavior and fear in my child's voice. She is about to turn 18. He has always broken the cardinal rule of never giving adult problems to a child. I have not filed action regarding it in order to not make it worse for her, as she is forced by the courts to... View More 
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answered on Nov 5, 2017
Any action regarding parenting time would be moot after a child turns 18.
we need help in getting dismissed if possible. Police didn't believe my story and charged him. This happened in Gwinnett county
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answered on Oct 31, 2017
You need to find a criminal attorney.
My bf [age 29] and his father got into a physical fight. My bf left but his dad's girlfriend called the police. His dad is saying he didn't press charges but the police did.
answered on Oct 29, 2017
Depending on what his father told the police, he may be charged with a crime. Even if his father expressed that he does not want to press charges, if the allegations amount to the elements of a crime, the police can still issue a warrant for your boyfriend's arrest.
Are there no programs in Georgia to help with the cost of a contested divorce for women with prior domestic abuse charges filed to the husband.
answered on Oct 19, 2017
Yes, it would just be a contested divorce.
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She attempted suicide and left the kids at school while also on drugs and not having the basic necessities she was admitted to The Bradley Center for a week
answered on Oct 4, 2017
You will need to re-file the TPO and consider filing a petition for custody if she is a danger to the children.
Had a child custody visitation order in place then mother does false allegations and takes out of TPO we never step foot in a courtroom for the TPO over the past year-and-a-half and has recently been dismissed and there was no notification to either party I was at the courthouse and pulled the... View More
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answered on Sep 19, 2017
You are obligated to support any child that does not live with you, regardless of whether there was a child support order in place.
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My husband and I currently have his two legitimized kids living with us. The biological mom left them with us but wants to them back. The mothers is in a abusive relationship and the kids have been witness to this. The children are afraid and do not want to return, The boyfriend has a criminal... View More
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answered on Sep 4, 2017
You will need to consult with an experienced family law attorney. No one can advise you on the possible outcome of your particular case without reviewing what was ordered previously, hearing your story, knowing the county, judge assigned, etc. This forum is best for general questions.
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ship with the accused, and theres irrefutable proof of the contact, along with footage of illegal activities (drug use), can the TPO be dropped? possible infractions against the originial plaintiff? This inquiry is intended to be recievced as a hypothetical.
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answered on Aug 13, 2017
Hypothetical is good, since the situation makes no sense. Getting proof of the active participation and INSTIGATION of the person who swore out TPO will be of value, but once served, no further contact, until and unless the TPO is lifted.
Get a lawyer to assist on that, or just STAY AWAY.
Dfcs and they could take my child from me. He suggested he lress charges for simple battery instead and it would keep my child out of it. Is there any way to change it from simple battery to family violence? Our 7 month old recently also came home with a hand print on him and it took two days to go... View More
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answered on Aug 9, 2017
The overall behavior that you are describing is that of an abuser. You need to get a local lawyer to assist you in getting court orders in place that he only have supervised visitation, no contact, etc. This won't stop by cowering to this dangerous bully's threats.
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They continued to harass my wife and we told them the next step is a restraining order. My father in law both work for a county in GA I was threatened today at work that if this continues I could lose my job. Is that legal?
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answered on Aug 8, 2017
Start recording any conversations or communications, from or related to these folks. You asking for no contact is not the same as a Judge ordering it. Did you put the request in writing and send it to each one? Are you sure they received it?
By downloading an app, your cell phone can record... View More
He has anger problem & now he just gave me 7 days to get out of house that I'm the only one living there. I am w/o job now & social security owes me back to April & i have not seen a penny of it. I'm frightened because of other circumstances & an EX convict involved.
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answered on Aug 7, 2017
By waiting, you will not look like you are retaliating. A good defense lawyer will point that out. Will say that you only filed it, in an attempt to collect a debt.
Plus, whatever he vandalized likely has its own story. Think of the long term effect of pressing charges against a family member
On the 15 of july him and i got into an altercation and the state is now coming after him for assault and sexually battery charges against him and im the victim. I have stayed in the apartment for the past 2 weeks bc i fear for my safety. However he refuses to let me take my name off the lease...
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answered on Aug 6, 2017
If it is in his name, too. You can do nothing to evict him. Assuming he pays the rent, why is this a problem, since you are living elsewhere?
To do anything about getting him OUT of the apartment, and you back in it (with him being excluded) you will need a court order. Hire a lawyer for... View More
I've lived here for 6 months with her and have bills in my name and my child lives there. We have been together 4 yrs.
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answered on Aug 4, 2017
If you are going back, contact the same law enforcement agency, and ask for an officer to escort you for the sole purpose of getting your belongings. They can then call your spouse, to arrange the time, etc.
She is being held for two nights in Fulton County jail, and will be before judge tomorrow morning.
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answered on Aug 4, 2017
Not guilty and ask for bond to be set. Then see an attorney.
He has been claiming this for at least a month now he was in another state and came back to GA he has contacted my family on social media claiming to be my fiancé we have never been engaged nor are we together I tried to defuse the situation by talking to him in person and which didn't end... View More
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answered on Aug 4, 2017
Tell him, in email and text to not contact you further. Then, block his number on your phone.
Then, record any and all communications after that, for police to see later.
Monitor any social media. If he makes false claims about STD, you can sue him.
Follow up with police on... View More
I left him for the last time 3 weeks ago. He was arrested in January on a DV charge, a misdemeanor and 2 felony possession charges. I had a no contact order but agreed to have it lifted because he promised to change, but nothing has changed and he's been engaging in reckless and irresponsible... View More
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answered on Aug 4, 2017
Contact a domestic attorney. Reinstitute the no contact FIRST. Talk to him or her about divorce paperwork, too, unless some reason for NOT getting rid of this useless human from all of your lives. This may be filed later, just before you leave town (hopefully when he is fored to get out or go to... View More
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answered on Jul 28, 2017
First of all, start recording the encounters with him, with some type of device. This is good evidence when he denies the threats later. In GA, only one party to the recording needs to know a device was being used, by the way.
If he has no other place to live, then you need to advise him,... View More
My daughter was the victim of domestic violence. She made a police report but like a lot of victims of domestic violence, she is now worried she's going to get her boyfriend and will most likely change her mind about pressing charges. So, my question is, in the state if GA, is it up to her to... View More
answered on Jul 26, 2017
Once the State gets involved in prosecuting the case, it is up to the State whether to proceed with the charges. However, usually, the prosecutor will take the victim's position regarding further prosecution into account when deciding whether to proceed with the case.
I reported my boyfriend for choking me. I didn't have any bruises or scratches on my neck but they did take pictures. They informed me that a detective would have to come out in a couple days to tall to me before a warrant is taken out. I didn't write a statement and I wanted to know if I... View More
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answered on Jul 24, 2017
It is no longer your final decision, about whether charges are brought. The report, and subsequent investigation can support the charge. The police will need you for the prosecution, but if you fail to obey a subpoena, you can be held in contempt of court. Plus, you cannot remain silent, once on... View More
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answered on Jul 24, 2017
Yes. If done in the child's presence or observation (e.g., hearing it, seeing it), then you can face domestic charges.
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