What's the first step I need to take in filing for divorce?

Yes, retaining an attorney is your first step. Also know, the more the parties can agree to, the less the divorce action will cost. Good luck -...

Can staying away from child before / during separation for a while , affects judge decision about parenting plan?

Expeditiously hiring counsel, filing an action and getting a temporary parenting plan in place that maintains the status quo is wise.

You can submit your papers to his attorney. Are you submitting proposed final papers or requesting a trial date?

Can a father take his child to another home away from the mother before applying for separation and parental plan?

I agree with Mr. Hawkins. Further, you should proceed in a reasonable manner and in the best interest of the child.

Does my Ex-Husband's mother have any right to sign off on treating my son at the hospital if she isn't in the parenting plan?

If the father is the primary residential parent, the father may be asking the grandmother to be his agent and take the child to doctor appointments...

How easy is it for a dad to get 50/50 custody?

For the Court to find adequate cause for a Parenting Plan Modification to move forward, there must be a substantial change of circumstances...

Does the state of Georgia recognize legal separation, and what does this mean.

Georgia does not have a "Legal separation" cause of action. There is Divorce and "Separate Maintenance".

Family law

What exactly does section 3.15 of the Order of Child Support say and when was the Order entered?

Family law

Who imposed the thirty-day deadline?

Do I need to use a specific realtor that a nonprofit is pushing to do my short-sale?

This is an excellent time to ensure that your "own (very) highly qualified realtor" understands the commission standard for this sale.