If he will sign the paperwork agreeing to the divorce, it should be fairly inexpensive. If he doesn't, it will cost more. Many lawyers will work with you on a payment plan that matches your income. Also, since there is domestic violence involved, legal aid may help.

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answered on Jan 2, 2018

This is not a questions a Georgia attorney can answer. You mentioned 3 states, none of which is Georgia.

He may be able to obtain a default judgment against you. Depends on the reasons he puts in the divorce petition and a number of other factors. It would be wise to try and appear at any court dates and to obtain counsel.

You can try. The problem you are going to have is that you can't get what he doesn't have. You can certainly list the cost as a marital debt in the divorce. Best of luck.

You should consult an attorney to look at what your legal options are. If you are not clean yet and have not demonstrated sobriety for some time, your chances are not great of getting custody, but you may be able to get visitation. The best way to know what your options are though is to consult... View More

It is likely, but you need a lawyer to move to set aside the default quickly.

There is a process for enrolling a "foreign judgment" in each State. "Foreign" means a judgment from out of state, not from another country. In order to enforce the Alabama decree, you must enroll the judgment in Florida and when that process is completed, the Alabama judgment... View More

any child over age 14 can express their preference ( desire) to live with a particular parent, and that is usually done by testifying in court, but that is NOT binding on the Judge. The judge makes the final decision and is not required to follow the juvenile's wishes- the Judge is to decide... View More

It is possible- especially if significant contributions ( something beyond interest/dividend or normal market appreciation) were made during the marriage.

If children were born during this marriage ( even if you are positive the children are not your husband's) it is presumed your husband is the father. The divorce papers should recite that these children are NOT the husbands and include copies of the DNA testing to prove the husband is not the... View More

If I understand, yes, you can still file for divorce. If one case was dismissed, you can file again as long as the court costs from the previous case were paid.

The first thing you should do is try to find a lawyer, but if you can't, you need to file papers with the court clerk where the divorce is filed asking the court to grant you more time or an "extension" on your response. You have to send a copy of the written request to your... View More

Sorry, but you haven't provided enough information to answer- generally, anything acquired by inheritance is "separate property" and is not subject to division as part of the marital property . However, if significant improvements were made to the house ( remodeling?) during the... View More

The lawyer's answer seems correct- if the biological father's rights have not been properly terminated ( and signing a voluntary acknowledgment of paternity may not do that), then the only way to do that is through an adoption proceeding. The last thing anyone would want is for the... View More

Probably yes, although your question does not provide enough specific information to be 100% accurate. There are many technical rules of evidence that could apply- authentication or proper foundation, hearsay, relevance, etc. Each item ( each photo, each text,) will be examined separately so there... View More

This sounds like a very complex situation. You should consult an experienced divorce lawyer for specific advice on your situation, but it sounds like the relocation statute would have no application. The divorce has been filed in Alabama ( and you didn't explain who filed there- mother or... View More

There is no law requiring you to hire a lawyer in any divorce case, children or no children: you can always represent yourself. However, this NOT advisable: non-lawyers must obey all court rules and the rules of evidence and procedure, and unless you know what you are doing, you are likely to make... View More

If you have not already done so, file the complaint for divorce and ask for a divorce on "fault" grounds (inappropriate marital conduct). Don't wait around begging for her to agree. The filing of the complaint causes an immediate retraining order to go into effect which would limit... View More

You should file court papers as soon as possible to establish a "parenting plan"- this is basically the same thing that happens in a divorce, the Judge will conduct a hearing where both parents can testify about their work schedules, the children's school schedules, etc so that the... View More

I am not sure I understand your question based on what you have written. You can always represent yourself, but this not advisable. If you needed surgery, wouldn't you think it best to hire a professional to provide that service to you? Going to court is similar, unless you know what... View More