How can I file for divorce while I am away from the States?

You don't have to be a resident. However, you need to know where she lives. That is where you file for divorce.

Me and my girlfriend would like to marry, however she's been married to someone whom we can't find anywhere, how do we proceed?

If she has been a resident of Georgia for at least six months, she can get divorced here without finding him.

Can I get annulment or divorce?

You may seek an annulment based upon fraud. However, you should speak with a divorce attorney before filing anything. You may be better off...

How can I get in my child’s life when she’s not trying to let me be in my child’s life but always telling me I’m the father?

You will continue to have no remedy until you retain an attorney, file a petition in Superior Court, and request a DNA test. If you are the...

What’s the best way to address relocation?

You should get out in front of this by being honest, and offer to reduce child support by the cost of travel for each visitation. That is most...

Can I get married to a 16 year old?

Not without the consent of his parents. No exceptions to this rule.

What is the easiest, most cost effective way for grandparents to gain legal custody of their grandchildren?

Retain an experienced custody attorney who handles cases in Gwinnett County, and has had experience representing grandparents. There really is no...

My son has a 5 Year old. We live in Georgia, but the mother and child reside in New York. Who is the custodial parent?

If the child was born out of wedlock, your son first has to seek legitimation before he can seek custody. Jurisdiction is based upon where the...

If you have been a resident of Georgia continuously for at least 6 months, you may file for divorce in the County where you live, unless your...

Can a mother terminate her child rights to the father and his wife?

This is actually a two step process, neither of which can be done before the birth of the child. Upon the birth of the child, the father must...