So long as the mother is consenting, you can petition the probate court for a temporary guardianship. As Ms. Lewis stated, it is a lengthy process...

What will be more effective?

I agree with my colleague in that child support cannot be awarded where the only service has been by publication. I disagree with regard to the...

No attorney can really advise you without reviewing the totality of the documents you intend to file. Settlement agreements are not limited to...

You need to re-post your question with more details. Is this someone the children are coming in to contact with when they are with the other...

I agree with Mr. Harrell. The ex parte hearing was when a judge first considered her petition and issued the ex parte order. Within 30 days of that...

What age can minor elect for sole custody?

You are correct. At age 11 the child can sign an affidavit of election telling the court which parent he or she wants to live with. The court will...

There are very limited grounds for annulment in Georgia. Inability to consummate the marriage is not one of them. You will have to file for...

The custodial parent can move but must provide 30 days written notice prior to any move (longer if a longer time is listed in the agreement or...

Do I qualify for alimony?

Your daughter needs to consult with a local attorney who is familiar with military divorces. There is no requirement that there be a ten year...

There are a few plan administrators who provide an interactive online way to create a QDRO. For the rest, QDROs can be pretty technical, and plan...