Questions answered by Stephen Mark Gibbs

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Would this be marital or separate property?

Stephen's answer | Answered on May 18, 2016

It could be marital depending on what the settlement funds included. It might be that only a portion is marital. If you have a lawyer you need to...

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Do I have any rights as a father? My wife and I are separating and will soon divorce. She wants to take our daughter to Italy.

Stephen's answer | Answered on May 18, 2016

Speak to a family law attorney in Augusta immediately about filing for divorce and obtaining a restraining order if there is no standing order...

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How do I get visitation with my kids

Stephen's answer | Answered on May 18, 2016

I agree with Mr. Ashman. If you and the mother were never married then you must legitimate your children in order to establish your right to...

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Do I have a option or would a judge suggest that the girlfriend should move out ?

Stephen's answer | Answered on May 17, 2016

If your child is doing well then it is unlikely that anything would happen to change the situation if you sought relief from a court.

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Is there anything I can do to prevent my ex from shacking up in other families homes with my children?

Stephen's answer | Answered on May 17, 2016

You can speak to an attorney regarding the possibility of modifying custody if the situation is detrimental to your children's best interest. ...

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Absent father for almost 5 years now he is trying to contact us on FB??

Stephen's answer | Answered on May 17, 2016

If there are provisions in the order that allow visitation and contact by phone then you do not currently have the right to totally restrict...

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N the State of Georgia Can the mother of a Child Legally tell the father of a child He can't contact her if he pays childsupport

Stephen's answer | Answered on May 16, 2016

If they were never married, the father has no right to contact the child until he has legitimated the child pursuant to a court proceeding in that...

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Can someone fill it out for me or go through it with me step by step?

Stephen's answer | Answered on May 16, 2016

If you are in either Fulton or DeKalb County, you can go to the Family Law Centers for help. Otherwise contact your local bar association to see...

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I live in Georgia my wife left me 8 yrs ago and resides in california can i file for divorce in georgia where I live and we own

Stephen's answer | Answered on May 14, 2016

If there are no minor children of the marriage then yes. If there are minor children then custody is an issue and the action must be filed in the...

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Can I let his car go into repossession?

Stephen's answer | Answered on May 13, 2016

You need to speak to an attorney regarding your situation. There is not enough detail here for anyone to give you a reasonable opinion. Do not...

Stephen Mark Gibbs's Answers (479)

Would this be marital or separate property?

Do I have any rights as a father? My wife and I are separating and will soon divorce. She wants to take our daughter to Italy.

How do I get visitation with my kids

Do I have a option or would a judge suggest that the girlfriend should move out ?

Is there anything I can do to prevent my ex from shacking up in other families homes with my children?

Absent father for almost 5 years now he is trying to contact us on FB??

N the State of Georgia Can the mother of a Child Legally tell the father of a child He can't contact her if he pays childsupport

Can someone fill it out for me or go through it with me step by step?

I live in Georgia my wife left me 8 yrs ago and resides in california can i file for divorce in georgia where I live and we own

Can I let his car go into repossession?