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I dont want my ex to have my last name any longer, is that possible?

Patrick's answer | Answered on September 23, 2015

Whether or not your wife keeps your last name after the divorce his her choice. She must elect to return to her maiden name. If it is REALLY...

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My wife wants to do a non contested divorce. I want to keep living here, she wants to leave with a sum of money

Patrick's answer | Answered on September 21, 2015

It is hard to answer your question based off the limited amount of detail you have provided. However, I can say for certain that an improperly...

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In Georgia, can one reclaim maiden name while separated, prior to the divorce.

Patrick's answer | Answered on September 21, 2015

You can but through a seperate action. I would suggest your wait and change your name through the divorce since it'll be much cheaper.

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If me and the father of my kids are not together but never been married what rights does he have? and how to do go about this?

Patrick's answer | Answered on September 21, 2015

If you two were never married and he never legitimated the children then he has no rights to the children. Even if you signed documents in the...

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How does a presumed father in the state of GA legally initiate the process of having a DNA test done?

Patrick's answer | Answered on September 21, 2015

This gentleman should consult with a family law attorney to discuss filing a legitimation and custody action. Getting a court ordred DNA test is...

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IN GA Motion to Intervene for Grandparent Visitation, who is the plaintiff(s) and defendant(s) on the form? Self-filing

Patrick's answer | Answered on June 12, 2015

Grandparent's rights are a complicated issue and your burden of proof does not end simply with the filing of a form. If your interested in having...

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My husband is going to court for visitation rights to his son. He will be working sometimes can the exthe say no if I pick up

Patrick's answer | Answered on June 12, 2015

If your husband doesn't have a lawyer he needs to get one. have that lawyer insure that any Settlement Agreement or Final Order issued by the...

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My husband has a now 1 year old son that he has not seen yet, and don't know if his son because of the mother can he legitimized

Patrick's answer | Answered on June 12, 2015

Your next step should be to retain an attorney and file an action for Legitimation, Custody, and Visitation. During this process a DNA test will be...

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Could I get my kids back if I find out the person that adopted them is doing drugs?

Patrick's answer | Answered on June 12, 2015

I your parental rights were terminated it is highly unlikely you'll ever get your kids back. The state may take the kids our of the care of the...

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Can I deny whole weekend visitation and just do supervised visitation?

Patrick's answer | Answered on June 11, 2015

If the court order says that your ex gets visitation then you must give them that visitation. However, if you feel that the circumstances have...

Patrick Brion Evans's Answers (69)

I dont want my ex to have my last name any longer, is that possible?

My wife wants to do a non contested divorce. I want to keep living here, she wants to leave with a sum of money

In Georgia, can one reclaim maiden name while separated, prior to the divorce.

If me and the father of my kids are not together but never been married what rights does he have? and how to do go about this?

How does a presumed father in the state of GA legally initiate the process of having a DNA test done?

IN GA Motion to Intervene for Grandparent Visitation, who is the plaintiff(s) and defendant(s) on the form? Self-filing

My husband is going to court for visitation rights to his son. He will be working sometimes can the exthe say no if I pick up

My husband has a now 1 year old son that he has not seen yet, and don't know if his son because of the mother can he legitimized

Could I get my kids back if I find out the person that adopted them is doing drugs?

Can I deny whole weekend visitation and just do supervised visitation?