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I just got served divorce papers. father of my child Is trying to get primary physical custody.

Howard's answer | Answered on March 17, 2014

I suggest you contact a family law attorney as soon as possible to discuss your options, as once a divorce is filed there are certain time limits...

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Where should i file divorce?

Howard's answer | Answered on March 17, 2014

A person meets Georgia divorce residency requirements as long as s/he has lived in Georgia for six consecutive months before s/he files the divorce...

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Will the judge hear my case if I'm the only one to show up for my divorce hearing?

Howard's answer | Answered on March 17, 2014

Attorney Leroi offers you excellent advice. If your spouse doesn't appear she will be defaulted, and you will likely get whatever you are asking...

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My wife moved out approximately a month ago and has her own residence now.

Howard's answer | Answered on March 17, 2014

Attorney Brown offers you excellent advice. I would add that you should file the motion for exclusive use and occupancy as soon as possible. Best...

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My son's father has a substance issue and has supervised visitation in which i agreed his mother be the supervisor.

Howard's answer | Answered on March 17, 2014

The standard to modify custody and placement orders is different depending on whether two years have elapsed from the entry of the judgment. The...

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My daughter is 18 yrs old and wishes to be adopted by her stepfather (our location is Texas)

Howard's answer | Answered on March 16, 2014

The age of majority in Texas is 18. In order to adopt your daughter, biological father's parental rights will have to be terminated. I suggest...

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Can I get full custody of my 1yr old if father does not provide child support (father's name is on the birth certificate)?

Howard's answer | Answered on March 16, 2014

Attorney Gilbreath offers you excellent advice. I would just add that child support and custody are considered by the Court as separate matters. ...

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If your married for 13yrs can you be rewarded anything if your spouse committed adultery

Howard's answer | Answered on March 16, 2014

New Jersey recognizes no-fault as well as fault divorces. A fault divorce is based on one spouse’s “fault.” In other words, one spouse must show...

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My sons father has never had anything to do with my son, he will be 8yrs old this year. Am i able to have his rights taken away?

Howard's answer | Answered on March 16, 2014

Termination of parental rights legally voids the parent/child relationship and extinguishes the rights and duties that usually exist as part of...

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Can i relocate too another state while on probation for a misdemeaner

Howard's answer | Answered on March 16, 2014

Leaving the state is usually against the rules of the probation department. You should speak to your p.o. before taking any actions.

Howard M Lewis's Answers (6934)

I just got served divorce papers. father of my child Is trying to get primary physical custody.

Where should i file divorce?

Will the judge hear my case if I'm the only one to show up for my divorce hearing?

My wife moved out approximately a month ago and has her own residence now.

My son's father has a substance issue and has supervised visitation in which i agreed his mother be the supervisor.

My daughter is 18 yrs old and wishes to be adopted by her stepfather (our location is Texas)

Can I get full custody of my 1yr old if father does not provide child support (father's name is on the birth certificate)?

If your married for 13yrs can you be rewarded anything if your spouse committed adultery

My sons father has never had anything to do with my son, he will be 8yrs old this year. Am i able to have his rights taken away?

Can i relocate too another state while on probation for a misdemeaner