Child abandoment

Child abandonment is a criminal charge that arises when a parent goes 30 days or more without supporting his or her child. You don't need a lawyer...

I have two children and my gf is still married. Will DNA test stop him from taking my kids

You need to file a petition to legitimate the children. There is a legal presumption that the Husband is the father of the children. A...

No. There is no default in custody cases. If you have a hearing in a few days and the opposing party has an attorney and is contested joint legal...

Can I move out of dad’s house at the age of 18?

I agree that you CAN move but you need to think long and hard about it. Not only will a move color your graduation with family upset, but your dad...

Can a noncustodialparent stop the custodial parent from leaving the state with no joint custody involved?

I agree with Mr. Shaw and add that if the other parent files to modify custody based on your planned move, a standing order will issue, and that...

If she has been served and doesn't show up at the hearing, the hearing will most likely take place without her, which means any evidence you...

Will I have to pay alimony? Will I have to give her assets and property that are in my name that she didn’t contribute to?

These are issues you should discuss with your attorney. If you don't have one, then you need to get one. A divorce where significant property and...

At what age in Georgia can a child decide about not visiting with the non custodial parent?

If there is a court order granting the father visitation, you have to do your part in "making" your son go. There is not an age in Georgia when a...

My son will be 23 and my daughter will be 19. They are both in College. What is the process to file to end child support?

Unless you signed a settlement agreement agreeing to pay support past age 18 and graduated from high school then your support obligation should...

Can you have an amendment to divorce decree?

We don't have enough information to answer your question. It is not clear from your question what provision she is wanting to amend, whether there...