Am I really in contempt and what are the possible penalties?

What you are doing wrong is trying to handle this important matter without legal counsel. If a Judge signs and Order, it does not require your...

Childsupport question?

As soon as you are served with legal papers, and you know which court is handling this matter, then you need to retain an attorney in that...

Can I file a motion of contempt when ex spouse is overseas?

Yes, you can file it. However, there is nothing a Judge can do about it until he returns. A Motion for Contempt has no remedy except for the...

When is child support ended in Georgia?

You will need local counsel to obtain a court order termination your obligation.

What are my chances for child custody?

No attorney can honestly give you odds of winning such a case. However, without an experienced divorce/custody attorney your chances are reduced...

If stepparent adoption is reversed by stepfather, what does that mean for the biological father?

That depends upon what was signed by the Judge. Some Judges insist upon separate Orders. One Order terminates the rights of the biological...

Can a divorce be dismissed after both parties have signed the papers and they have been submitted to the court?

Yes, she can seek a dismissal at any time before the Final Decree is signed. If you do not want that to happen, you should retain an experienced...

Do I need an attorney?

Yes, you need an experienced custody attorney who regularly handles such cases in the county where the child lives. Do not attempt this without an...

If you want this to be a permanent resolution, and not allow the parents to come back to revoke it, you need an attorney to prepare the proper...

Will termination of parental rights be possible?

In Athens-Clarke County, as well as some metro Atlanta counties, same sex partner adoptions have been granted. However, there is no statutory...