What are my options as far as who would have to move out of the house with a legal separation?

There is no such thing as "legal separation" in Georgia. You can file a petition for separate maintenance (which requires all of the same steps as...

Can I file child abandonment against my daughter?

I agree you need to speak to an attorney immediately. You need to file for custody of your granddaughter and get an emergency hearing to prevent...

If a child dont want to go to the non coastal parent do you have to make them if it's the other parents time?

IF there is an order granting the noncustodial parent visitation, then you have to make your 11 year old go for that visitation. Otherwise, you...

No, you cannot sue your wife for emotional distress. However, you also don't have do what she wants (regardless of what happened with her cousin)....

Since you were married to someone else at the time the children were born, your new husband will need to file a petition to legitimate your...

If a divorce goes to trial, is that substantially more expensive?

I agree with Mr. Hughes, but not the point at which an agreement is reached makes a huge difference in the costs of the divorce. The more steps a...

What is the process to ask a court to relinquish control over a custody case?

If the other party is still living in Georgia and you want to take him to court for contempt of an order, that case must be filed in the court...

I agree with Mr. Harrell. The biological father of your child should file a petition for legitimation. That will give him rights to the child and...

I am changing the practice area to immigration so your question comes to the attention of attorneys with more knowledge of US Immigration laws.

DFCS can request a drug test if they have reason to believe you are using drugs. They are charged with protecting your child and must investigate...