Most temporary protective orders are issued for 12 months and expire at the end of that time unless they are extended. Some are issued for a...

How much would it cost for my fiance to adopt my daughter and can you do it without an attorney in Georgia?

The biological father will still have to be provided with notice. You are not required to have an attorney but I know of very few cases where...

Can the custodial parent request a modification from the NCP if he remarried and the wife has a substantial income.

No to both questions. He cannot file a petition for modification until there has been a change in income. And even then it is not guaranteed that...

How do I address the court regarding primary care of my 17 year old son?

If she files something, you will "address the court" by responding to that action. In what State was your last custody order? If that was in any...

Until you are 18 in Georgia, your parents control where you can live. There is nothing magical about age 17. You are right to be cautious as both...

Uncontested with or without minor? (Active duty military family)

I agree with my colleague. If you have to chose between initial paperwork that says "without minor" vs "With minor", the most appropriate for your...

How can I get legitimize done on a low income? How long does this process take?

You should check with Atlanta Legal Aid to see if any assistance is available for a legitimation and also for a TPO. Their resources are limited...

What happens if I initiate the divorce from my husband and he's the one with the job? Am I entitled to alimony and child support

If you and your husband get divorced, you will get child support for the child that is his (provided you get primary physical custody of that...

No, child support does not mean they get automatic visitation rights. Yes, you can file a child support case without them getting visitation...

Is the child in utero the biological child of your current husband? As is often the case, the "fill in the blank" pleadings available don't cover...