What are my rights when my husband has left after 12 yrs. of marriage and I have been a stay a home mom this entire time?

Your question raises many issues that cannot be answered in a very short space like this. At this point, rest assured that you have many rights...

Is there something that can be done to stop the manipulation of a child?

This behavior by the ex-wife is atrocious! And I believe that most judges would agree with that opinion. Since it is likely that your...

If a father doesn't have any legal rights to his child what can I do to make sure he doesn't try and take her from me?

If you and the father are not married (your question does not state that you are), then he will have to legitimate your daughter before he can seek...

If your divorce decree states that you have the dependency exemptions, then he is clearly in contempt for filing his taxes and claiming one of the...

Do I file a contempt petition in the County of the divorce or where we live?

You should file the contempt action in the same county where the divorce was finalized. There are some exceptions to this general rule, but they...

Do I need a parrenting plan if I'm only trying to modify my visitation?

A recent change to Georgia law requires parenting plans and all custody cases. Although you are not trying to change custody, your case is still...

Can by hearing date for contempt for child support take place before my answer is due?

The quick answer is "Yes." Typically, answers are not filed in contempt cases, which means that the 30 day deadline to file an answer is generally...

My son was 16 n had a baby they all 3 been here now we would like to get his rights started can someone help ty

It sounds like your son and the mother are not married to each other. If that is the case, then he will need to file a petition to legitimate the...

Supervised Visitation

Hiring a lawyer is a good first step. You should bring all of your concerns to that lawyer's attention for an answer. Generally, supervised...

Relocation cases are always "tricky." If your ex-wife is the primary physical custodian, and if she has a good reason for moving, the court would...