Questions answered by Leo Hughes

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Can I change the date that child support will start to the following month?

Leo's answer | Answered on September 27, 2016

You have a lawyer. Ask him or her and pay before for services to be rendered, not after you get a favorable outcome.

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Can I apply for Food stamps, and if the father that has not been in their life finds out we left the state can he make us go ba

Leo's answer | Answered on September 27, 2016

There are a lot of important details left out in your story. Are you married to him? If not, did he legitimate the children? Where is he and where...

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Jurisdiction & who files with husband & wife in WA and GA. Property in WA, leaving to wife in uncontested divorce. Who files?

Leo's answer | Answered on September 26, 2016

If this is an uncontested divorce, either one of you can be the petitioner and file in GA. The property is WA is irrelevant for purposes of...

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Does the state of Georgia have a formal legal separation in place? If not, what is the process called for a separation?

Leo's answer | Answered on September 26, 2016

An action for Separate Maintenance would accomplish what you seek. Legal representation is a must.

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Can i get BACK child support?

Leo's answer | Answered on September 22, 2016

The fact that your son turned 18 is irrelevant. If there was a child support order and he didn't pay, he owes you arrears, interest, and the court...

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What can I do if my exwife blocks my numbers and don't allow me to call my children?

Leo's answer | Answered on September 21, 2016

You have to give notice of visitation? Consult with an attorney and determine whether she is in contempt. Hiring an attorney for a contempt...

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My child's mother is refusing to sign/return Termination of Child Support order, can I sue her for overpaid child support?

Leo's answer | Answered on September 21, 2016

Have a lawyer send her a letter. If that fails, file motion for contempt.

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Can I lose custody of my daughter because I live with my married boyfriend?

Leo's answer | Answered on September 21, 2016

There are a lot of moving parts in your situation and no certain answers. The best course is to consult with a family lawyer and address the issues...

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Is it true for the state of Georgia, the child support payment percentage for the father is between 20 and 35% of his income?

Leo's answer | Answered on September 19, 2016

As Mr. Hopkins explains, as of 2007 GA no longer uses income percentages. If you go to the GA Child Support Commission website you can download a...

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What can I do if my husband lives in Canada but remarried and we are not divorced.

Leo's answer | Answered on September 18, 2016

You can divorce him. Best to hire a family law practitioner to handle it for you.

Leo Hughes's Answers (1104)

Can I change the date that child support will start to the following month?

Can I apply for Food stamps, and if the father that has not been in their life finds out we left the state can he make us go ba

Jurisdiction & who files with husband & wife in WA and GA. Property in WA, leaving to wife in uncontested divorce. Who files?

Does the state of Georgia have a formal legal separation in place? If not, what is the process called for a separation?

Can i get BACK child support?

What can I do if my exwife blocks my numbers and don't allow me to call my children?

My child's mother is refusing to sign/return Termination of Child Support order, can I sue her for overpaid child support?

Can I lose custody of my daughter because I live with my married boyfriend?

Is it true for the state of Georgia, the child support payment percentage for the father is between 20 and 35% of his income?

What can I do if my husband lives in Canada but remarried and we are not divorced.