I filed for divorce in Georgia and he was served by Sheriff and he has not filed an answer. I can not afford an attorney
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Answered on September 23, 2020
There is no default in divorce in Georgia. You will have to have a final hearing. The procedure for scheduling that varies from county to county....
How would A divorce court handle someone violating a court order?
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Answered on September 23, 2020
No court ever reacts favorably to a party who is in willful contempt of the court's order. What specifically will happen depends on the particular...
In Georgia, if the wife is contesting the divorce, are they required to go to counseling?
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Answered on September 23, 2020
I agree with my colleagues. Georgia is essentially a no fault divorce state. It just takes one party saying the marriage is irretrievably broken...
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What if I stop the divorce and just make it a legal separation ?
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Answered on September 22, 2020
You can modify your complaint to make it a petition for separate maintenance. However, I don't believe that will solve your problem. First of...
I’m filing for an uncontested divorce and I want to ask how to fill the domestic relations affidavit because I’m unemployed.
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Answered on September 21, 2020
If you are doing an uncontested divorce without minors, without an attorney, you most likely do need to complete the financial affidavit. Check to...
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Can my husband and I order a paternity test?
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Answered on September 21, 2020
I agree with Mr. Harrell. Once the child is born, your husband can file a petition to legitimate the child and ask for a paternity test as a part...
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How can I fill a domestic relations financial affidavit form because my husband is not working .
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Answered on September 21, 2020
You need to repost your question with more information. Why did you need to file a domestic relations financial affidavit (DRFA)? Do you have a...
Do I have to do Mediation or Seminar for Divorcing Parents for custody if we were never married?
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Answered on September 17, 2020
Yes. Every county has its own standing order that issues at the beginning of every civil case and sometimes an additional one that issues with...
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I am divorced. My ex is dead. Where do I go to go back to my maiden name. What does it cost in a Georgia?
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Answered on September 16, 2020
You can change your name by filing a petition in the Superior Court of your county. Notice of the petition has to be published in the newspaper...
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Is a lawyer needed in order to respond to my former spouse filing for child support modification?
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Answered on September 15, 2020
Is a lawyer needed? There is no legal requirement that you hire a lawyer to file the response. You can do it on your own if you have and trust...
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