Can I move out of state?

The standing order prevents either party from removing children from the jurisdiction of the court unless the parties otherwise agree or a court...

If you can afford to do so, I'd highly recommend that you hire an attorney. Custody cases based upon relocation are more complicated both in law...

Sometimes there is a delay in returning website inquiries, although at my firm we frequently check website inquiries and reply promptly. You may...

Support Payments?

That is not true. You can still seek an award of alimony if your spouse lives out of state and won't agree.

Why is this case still going???

Even though you and your wife do not currently live in Georgia, it sounds like she did live in Georgia at the time she filed the case and therefore...

Are there grandparent rights in Georgia

Yes, grandparent rights are available in Georgia. Usually, the grandparent(s) must have already formed a close bond with the children such that it...

Divorce papers should have never been signed by a judge?

Sounds like you've got a mess on your hands. I think it will be necessary for you to meet with a lawyer who can review your previous orders and...

Accepting that every judge is different is a Mother with only a Green Card less or unlikely to get custody.

As long as your immigration status is legal, the fact that you are not a U.S. Citizen will likely have no bearing on the issue of custody. The...

Hi, how are you? I hope all is well. I have a couple who are divorcing and although the two has been separate.

Yes, all debts that were accumulated during the marriage need to be addressed in the settlement agreement/final order, regardless of how long the...

What happens if I file divorce myself and my spouse does not want to sign them? What are my options at that point?

I agree with my colleagues. If your spouse refuses to sign the settlement pleadings, then your divorce is contested and you will need to file the...