If the father of my children gives up his parental rights can the court make him pay child support?

You will need to pursue a paternity action in the county where he resides. The court will require him to submit to a DNA test if he disputes...

I have a custody case that is still active/pending in Georgia. My ex-wife continues to delay the hearing. Can I file an ex parte

You will not be allowed to get an ex party order. You need to file a contempt action as well as a petition to change custody (two separate...

How can I put him on child support? Can the courts make him take a paternity test?

You can file a paternity action and force him to pay child support. If he denies paternity, the court will force him to take a DNA test. He is...

If divorced for 10 years you was odered to pay 200 a month for two kids but now the ex decided after 10 years wants the money

Unfortunately, yes he can come after the unpaid support. If he wasn't enforcing the decree, you may have been able to have had it modified, but...

The FMLA does not impact on a child support obligation. That is particularly true if the leave was voluntary and unpaid. It could be considered...

The judge is allowed to hold you until he/she becomes convinced you have exhausted every avenue available to repay the arrearage. Inability to pay...

My father passed away in july 2016 he left me an inharance can child support take it for my arrears

Yes, a judge can attach any of your assets to settle up a child support arrearage (including inheritance). If you are behind on your child support...

Yes, a Judge can and most probably would say no to this arrangement. What you are describing is an agreement to agree (at some later date). That is...

Was it legal for me to change the locks 6 months after he moved out?

I agree with the other attorneys who have responded. Georgia does not recognize a state of "legal separation". There is a procedure called Petition...

Can I request a modification of child support based on how long the court order has been in place?

Child support modification is a complicated issue. The only time requirement is that at least two years have elapsed since the last modification...