That depends on the judge. Some judges will hold off on signing the final judgment and decree of divorce if a party hasn't taken the parenting...

No. You don't have to live in the same state with the other parent to receive child support. You can apply through Georgia Child Support Services...

I think your question is can your ex refuse to introduce you to his new wife. He can't prevent you from meeting her if you run into her in the...

The Petitioner does not change throughout the case, nor does the Respondent. So if the Respondent is moving to dismiss a TPO, he or she would file...

Is your ex husband the legal father of your child? If so, yes, with his consent the state will allow you to change her name. You have to open a...

I agree with Mr. Hopkins. Paternity alone doesn't bestow any legal rights to custody or visitation. However, ff the biological father files for...

Emancipation is court process. You have to prove to the court that you have the ability to provide for all of your own needs: food, housing,...

If if I file a protective order against my husband, how will that affect me the divorce?

Plain and simple, you need a lawyer. Your husband doesn't get to say where the children stay. That is for the court to decide or for the two of...

If your soon to be husband files a petition for adoption, he has to provide notice to the biological father. The biological father would then have...

Until you are 18, you have to live where your parents direct. So the only way you can move in with your Aunt before age 18 is with your parents'...