Ex husband is running again with the help of his family. Court date for contempt of child support order is for next month.

No, there is probably no charge you can bring against his aunts and his mother. If he has been properly served with the complaint and the hearing...

Hi I am 34 years old and would like to change my first name to my middle name ..

If you file on your own, it will cost you approximately $300 for filing fees and publication fees. If you hire an attorney, obviously you will pay...

Divorce Atlanta Ga. I am divorcing my husband. I own the house and did prior to marriage. Am I allowed to keep my house?

Unless you paid for the home during the marriage from totally separate funds, part of the equity in the home WILL be considered marital property...

Yes, you can hire a process server to serve him at school or work. Process servers generally are more expensive than what you pay the sheriff's...

Trying to get a divorce in GA.. how do I go about that if I can't afford a lawyer?

You are technically allowed to represent yourself in a divorce. I don't advise it, especially if there are children or property issues. You...

Where would i need to file for divorce?

Your best bet is to file in the county where your spouse is currently living. You could arguably file in the county where the marital home was if...

I dont currently have custody of my kids (neither does their father). Do we have to do the normal custody things during divorce

Yes, custody of the children needs to be addressed in your divorce, even if it is just to reference the existing custody order. If you fail to...

Can my ex change my son's name without my permission? How would I know if he tried behind my back?

If he files for legitimation, the name can be changed as a part of that proceeding. You can object and the court has some discretion, but most...

Will a Georgia Court order the return of my daughter when the mother moved out of state before legitimization?

First, if you are to file in Georgia, you need to do it within six months of the time your daughter left the state or Georgia won't have...

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I agree with Mr. Smith. Excessive tardiness is one factor that may be relevant to a change of custody, but in and of itself is probably not enough...