My soon to be ex husband wants to put himself on child support. Will i get less if he initiates the order vs me doing it mysel?

Child support is calculated by a worksheet which takes in to account each of your incomes, insurance costs for the child(ren), day care costs and...

What county should I file for divorce in Georgia?

A divorce should be filed in the county where he lives. (Note: it is not an uncontested divorce if you are having to track him down). I suggest...

Is it worth trying to have divorce decree amended or file contempt?

"Is it worth" would depend on how serious the issues are, their impact on you and your children, etc. I don't think any of us here can answer that...

How can I get a protection order dropped??

Assuming this is a stalking temporary protective order issued in a civil TPO hearing (as opposed to a bond condition or a probation condition after...

How long after divorce papers are motorized do you have to file them?

I agree with Mr. Hughes. There is not a universal deadline by which documents have to be filed, but the court may refuse to accept documents not...

If I marry a Mexican citizen in the United States and he was still married in Mexico is it against the law?

I agree with Mr. Rice. Being married to more than one person at a time is bigamy even if the marriages took place in different countries. If your...

Georgia is an employment at will state. That means you can be fired for almost any reason, including a mistaken one. While anyone can sue for any...

I agree with my colleagues. There is a legal presumption that a child conceived or born during a marriage is the child of the husband. The...

HOW CAN I GET A LAWYER TO ASSIST ME ?

You can use the find a lawyer tab on this page to locate family law attorneys in your area. You will have to contact the attorneys' offices...

Can I keep my child away from his wife?

Unless and until the father files a petition to legitimate the child, he has no rights to the child whatsoever. You don't have to let he or his...