In a relationship for 17 years, child together, lived in the same state same house for 8 yrs, what rights As commonlaw wife do I

Unfortunately, Georgia has not recognized common law marriage since 1997 unless your "marriage" was established prior to that date or was by...

If a divorce is filed and it is noted in the court system but neither party attends court what is the standing of the petition

If there was a hearing and no one showed up, the case may have been dismissed for want of prosecution. However, in many counties, cases are not...

Your question is not clear. If both you and the mother are refusing drug tests, it is very likely that the children will end up in State care....

How do I go about having an old custody agreement amended?

If both parents have moved from New Hampshire, you can domesticate the order in Georgia and then file a motion to modify the order. If the other...

How can I prove the father is more concerned with lowering child support

I agree with Mr. Harrell. You can have the best facts in the world, but you are not likely going to do well in a contested custody case when the...

Can I get it wiped?

No. Your 9-1-1 call is a permanent and public record. If your husband has been charged with domestic violence, he needs a criminal defense attorney.

What can I do to have custody of my son ?

I agree with Mr. Hopkins and only add that you should act as soon as possible for a couple of reasons. Right now, the mother legally has custody...

About how much would someone have to pay in child support?

We would need a lot more information in order to answer your question. Child support is calculated using a Georgia child support calculator (Mr....

I am hoping to keep the visitation the same and no over nigh visits as he does not even celebrate holidays. best interest of kid

Your post does not ask a question. I can only assume that your ex has filed a motion to modify custody. If that is true and you have court on...

Why do I have to go to court for divorce if mediation was cancelled?

You apparently have to go to court because you have a pending divorce. If you and your husband have not resolved all issues in the divorce, then...