WHAT STATE HAS SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION IN A PATERNITY/CUSTODY ISSUE??

Were the children born in wedlock? If not, has there been a petition to legitimate the children? And if so, where was it filed? And has an ordered...

My 14 year old stepson wants to live with us but his Mom continues to say he can't

I understand your concern about finances. However, you cannot just have the child sign an affidavit and send it to Judge. You will need to file a...

Can I make changes before my final divorce decree is issued?

The Judge signs the final decree of divorce. Do you mean that neither party has signed a settlement agreement? Typically, once a final decree is...

Can I get full custody of my 2 boys since dad has been in prison for almost a year?

Whether you should pursue a custody modification is up to you. In order to petition for a change in custody, you need to show that there have...

Will I retain the temporary rights that were awarded and agreed upon in court or does going back for final order change things?

Temporary orders are created without having all the information. Therefore, it is very possible that the situation can change in a final order. I...

How long does an attorney have to provide me with the papers for me to sign so they can be sent to the judge so he can sign

I would contact opposing counsel two weeks from the court date if you have not received the papers. I agree with the other attorneys that not...

My ex refuses the money she was awarded in our divorce decree of May 2013,she sends my payments back&threatens contempt charges!

I agree that you should stick with your current attorney. If the court did not state an exact payment plan then you are probably ok if she...

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Court grand me visitation with my son but the mother refuses to follow and I have not see him since March.

I would recommend speaking to an attorney as soon as possible. The longer you wait to see your child the harder it will be for your child to bond...

Childs Medical Needs Verses Visitation

In preparation for whatever non-sense he might pull, I would prepare the following: Any evidence from the doctor's office of when you scheduled...

How can I get a free divorce?

Both Fulton and DeKalb counties provide forms for divorce. DeKalb County also provides 30 minute consultations with an attorney at a nominal cost....