My girl's father is petitioning for legitimation, child support, custody, and visitation.

Most likely you were served a standing order that prevents you from taking the children out of state without the permission of the court. Get an...

I agree with Mr. Hopkins. There is a legal presumption that your ex husband is the father, but that presumption can be rebutted. Pursue the...

I agree with my colleague. You have to answer the questions honestly as they are written. If a question asks about arrests, you have to list your...

CCan you get none report probation if you violate, fines are paid and all the other things are done?

I have changed the practice area to criminal defense as this does not appear to be a military law question. Whether your probation can be...

What recourse do I have my son's father does not get him on his required time we have joint custody and he also has never paid

There is nothing you can do to "make him" take his allotted time. Visitation is a right but not an obligation. You can insist that he meet you at...

Do I need my daughter's father permission to hyphenate her last name by adding mine?

Yes. Any name change for a minor child requires the consent of the father, unless he has failed to pay child support for a period of five years.

How can my fiancee and I make sure her ex husband she separated from doesn't try to get custody of our unborn daughter?

You need to file to intervene in the divorce and then file a petition to legitmate the child. If the husband is agreeing, then it should be fairly...

Do I have a case for modification for a change in custody?

You really need to consult with an attorney before you "mess up". You don't file a letter to the court. You have to file a Petition or...

Do you know of a lawyer in Georgia who could help my husband (my daughter's step dad) adopt my daughter?

There are many lawyers in the Atlanta area who handle step-parent adoptions. Your husband can use the Find A Lawyer menu on here to locate such...

First the speed limit is NOT 85. The maximum speed limit on Georgia interstates is 70. The location you describe is an urban area so the speed is...