I often respond to questioners about whether a lawyer is needed with the following: You need a lawyer if: There's a house There are...

First--I applaud you for noting important issues presented with your facts—namely, the timeframe imposed by executing the Acknowledgement. It's...

I echo Mr. Zezima's earlier advice. Please contact and retain an attorney. In Georgia, a formal process exists to establish your relationship...

If you are resolving the case entirely (all issues related to the marriage with the exception of the divorce) with consent, then you are not...

I have been served with an emergency custody order from my ex. I have to appear in court in 2 days. Where do I start?

I practice family law in Cobb County and would be happy to speak with you about your options. My office is pleased to offer limited-representation...

I need a lawyer asap that will work with me on price/payments. Need to start ASAP

First, I commend you for keeping your wits in, what I’m sure, is a difficult situation. Your children will appreciate the stability you can...

How do you establish custody?

An order for legitimation is the only way a father of a child born out of wedlock in Georgia can be recognized as the legal father of the child and...

Need a lawyer to help me annul my marriage.

I'm not sure if your question requests grounds for an annulment or whether you seek a lawyer to represent you. Either way, if your husband was...

What are rights for the non-custodial (secondary physical) parent of a child moving/living out-of-state?

II wish you the best going forward. I agree, if the parent granted primary physical custody seeks to remove the child out of state, the parent...

What are my legal rights in the state of Georgia to recieve visitation and custodial rights to my daughter that i help raise?

First, I applaud you for your efforts to ensure the child you've raised is supported. To answer your question, some information is necessary. I...