If the mother does not answer to a legitimation complaint, is a mediation still required before a default judgment can be filed?
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Answered on August 06, 2020
No, a default order won't issue in a legitimation case in Georgia. He needs to follow the steps mandated by the court to schedule mediation. If...
Can I hire a lawyer after filing pro se? If so, how does that change the entire process?
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Answered on August 06, 2020
Yes. You can hire a lawyer. It doesn't necessarily "change the whole process" although your lawyer might want to make some changes, such as...
What to do after a GA final divorce hearing and the decree is not signed by the Judge? It has been about 6 weeks since hearing.
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Answered on August 05, 2020
Since it appears you have an attorney, you should discuss this with your attorney both to get clarity on your status until the order is signed and...
Does a judge have to schedule a motion hearing within 60 days of a motion's filing?
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Answered on August 05, 2020
Changing the practice area as this relates to a criminal law case.
Can a child testify anonymously in a restraining order hearing?
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Answered on August 04, 2020
The child cannot testify anonymously, but some judges will allow the child to testify "in chambers" with only the judge and a court reporter...
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What will the police do if i leave home at 15 to live with a friends family or my boyfriends family? will they make me go back?
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Answered on August 03, 2020
If you are in Canada, then you need to consult with Canadian attorneys. In Georgia, until you are 18, you must live where your legal parent(s)...
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Yes I have an open case and right now we have a temporary custody agreement
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Answered on August 03, 2020
A Rule 20 Calendar refers to Uniform Rules of the Superior Court Rule 20. Judges can call in the cases on their calendars, especially those where...
Do I have to allow non-custodial parent visitation outside of what the court ordered?
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Answered on August 03, 2020
I agree with my colleagues. You are only required to give him the visitation that is spelled out in the parenting plan. You don't have to allow...
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In our parenting plan it states the father gets children for the ENTIRE month of June in odd years and July in even years.
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Answered on July 31, 2020
The parenting plan should have specified. Since it does not, the two of you need to come to a consensus as to the time of the exchange and then...
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What should I do regarding children in the state of Georgia?
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Answered on July 31, 2020
I am assuming the ex fiance is the father of the children. If he has not filed to legitimate the children, then under Georgia law, you have sole...
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