I'm currently going the a 2 yr divorce with my soon to be ex husband. He has been going COMPLETLEY against the mediation

I agree with my colleague. Your current attorney is in the best position to advise you. None of us on here know the specifics of your case or...

How can I get emancipation

You would have to file a petition for emancipation and then prove to the court that you have the ability to take care of yourself (i.e. a job...

You really need to consult with a family law attorney in your area. As my colleague has said, it looks like you will need to domesticate your...

Do we need a lawyer?

You definitely need to speak to an attorney. At this stage the biological father would have to consent to a name change, and putting your name on...

Can my partner's ex prevent me from being around her children based on my legal history?

Sure, she can request it. That doesn't mean she will get it. The Court will make a custody determination based on the best interest of the child...

Does my husband have rights to our child?

When you marry the reputed father of your child, he becomes the legal father of your child under Georgia law. He now has the same rights to her as...

Can I legally stop my ex-husband from bringing his wife to my house when he drops off the kids after his weekend with them?

I agree with my colleagues. If she is not interfering with you in any way, there is really nothing you can do about it. In the grand scheme of...

What office do I contact to file for custody in the State of Georgia? My ex-wife lives in Douglas, GA which is Coffee County.

You will need to file a modification action in the Superior Court of Coffee County. I highly recommend that you contact an attorney in that county...

In a child support matter. If one earns a six figure income and the other is unemployed. How is child support calculated?

You definitely need an attorney to handle this case for you. The child support worksheet is used in all child support cases in Georgia. There is a...

Can I move out of state?

Every county has a different standing order, but they all prevent you from taking a minor child out of the state while a custody matter is pending....