How do I give up legal custody of my 13 yr old brother? I received custody in the state of MD and now reside in GA.

While there are similarities in law from state to state, it would be very risky for a Georgia lawyer to offer advice about Maryland domestic law. ...

Recently been terminated form job in a hospital for a positive drug test,will i be able to seek employment at another hospital?

Whether you will be able to truthfully state that you were not fired for drug related incident is the issue. Hospitals will definitely be...

My son is 12 years old and living but he has another man's name on the birth certificate. How can I get his name off of it??

It would seem odd that you cannot pick a beneficiary for your life insurance policy to be whomever you choose. If you intend to step up and pay...

How to find who is on child services case?

It is difficult for any one other than a direct family member (e.g. mother and father) to find out about what happens with a juvenile case. This...

Suspected cases of child abuse may be reported to the Division of Family and Childrens Services, or in each county to a local police unit. Some...

What costs can I get recouped from the defendant in a child support order contempt case?

Trial courts have wide latitude to award "costs" of enforcing a divorce decree by contempt. I have seen this include travel costs from out of...

Can i sue my doctor if he just tied my tubes and But I signed to have my tubes tied and cut

A physician can be held liable for damage caused by his failure to conform to the local standards of practice. Certain conditions may suspend the...

Can I refuse visitation this weekend?

A court order has to be obeyed by all parties. Georgia law permits an aggrieved party to enforce a court order by an action for contempt. One...

Filed for child support and currently still in process but father hasn't sent any support since Feb. Will he owe those Months?

Under the Georgia system, it is self-help. If you want to get information, you have to go after it. Unfortunately it is very common for parties...

Can a mother receive child support after 10 yrs of her not supporting the child.

Unfortunately, it works like that. Running along "under the radar" with no formal support order, and possibly no legitimation is very risky. ...