Can my 6 year old daughter sleep with me "her mother" when she comes to visit?

Whether in reality sleeping with your seven year old is a safety risk, DFCS says it is. Since DFCS will play a pivotal role in determining if you...

I want to file for a legal separation,how can I do this?

i agree with Mr. Ashman. There is no such thing as legal separation in Georgia. You can file for divorce or you can file a petition for separate...

It sounds like your husband wants a divorce. Georgia is essentially a no fault divorce state. All it takes is for one party to allege that the...

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Can I sue my mother in law??

You can sue anyone for anything. However, it doesn't make sense to sue if you don't have much chance of winning anything. If you got a bad ruling...

Is inadvertently meeting someone while driving on a public road a violation of a temporary protective order?

I agree with my colleagues. An aggravated stalking charge is not something you want to mess with. So to be safe, you should avoid areas where you...

Both parents have a legal and moral obligation to support their child. However, surely you can see the futility of trying to "hold her accountable...

Do I need a lawyer if I spanked my stepchild?

That depends on whether the police are called or a warrant is sought for your arrest. If one of those things happens, you need a criminal...

Can dfacs take my kids for refusing a drug screen?

I agree with Mr. Ashman. A dependency case should consider many factors. It is good that there were no drugs in your house, but refusing a drug...

Most of the time child support runs until a child is 18, unless he or she is still in high school. Generally the obligation to share in medical...

Should my children's mother inform me on if or when she is moving from her current home?

If there is a custody/visitation order in place, then there is a requirement that each parent notify the other at least 30 days in advance of any...