Can you have a GA divorce case dismissed if neither one of you live in the county anymore? (filed in 2/2008)

Jurisdiction in the 1st county is ongoing even if both of you moved out of the county after the complaint was filed. Jurisdiction is determined at...

Can I file a chapter 13 alone when my spouse and I are just separated and not divorced?

Hi Janet, I recommend that you post this question about bankruptcy in the bankruptcy section of AVVO and/or consult with a bankruptcy attorney. ...

Service of divorce papers

From what you are saying, you do not have an attorney. If I am incorrect, please ask your attorney this excellent question. If someone is...

Divorced in GA - changes have occured in money, visitation, and communication. Father works outside of US, how do I proceed?

Even though your ex works outside of the country, is he still residing in Georgia? That is, does his new wife live in Georgia and when ge gets a...

Can father of child (parents did not marry) prevent mother from moving outof state with child?

You answered your first question with your second question----the father will need to file a Petition For Legitimation With Custody and request...

When a couple decides to divorce the marital property is equitably divided. Equitably does not mean equally. Generally, the property you bring...

I disagree with Attorney Browd. The date of your divorce is the date the clerk stamped and filed the decree signed by the judge. Thank you,...

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Does the father of my daughter's unborn child have to be listed on birth cert. How will it affect custody and legal obligations

Hi, I just wanted to pop in here and let you know that Georgia changed its law a year or so ago allowing the unmarried parents to sign a paternity...

I am the custodial parent. My ex moved out of state 4 years ago. Can I move out of state?

In Georgia, there is not a presumption that the custodial parent will remain the custodial parent if moving to another state. The litmus test is...

Guardianship

Building on Attorney Bass's response, I recommend that you sit down with a family law attorney and talk about the various legal options such as...