I have a protective order against me. Can I or my wife contact their employer if I have evidence that could get them fired?

If you or even someone on your behalf (like your wife) contacts the school board about the person who has the protective order against you, it...

My ex-husband has a step-grandmother. She only see's my kids maybe twice a year. Does she have any custody rights?

Georgia does have a statute that addresses grandparent visitation rights. They are limited in nature and a legal action has to be brought by the...

Wife is in jail want to get divorced a.s.a.p

You can file for divorce while your wife is on jail. She can technically contest the divorce while she is in jail, but she will not have much of a...

Can I obtain a mortgage in GA for property in FL without my spouse's cooperation and/or signature on the note?

I am not aware of any law in Georgia that requires both spouses signature on a mortgage.

Under Georgia law, you cannot modify equitable division of property after the divorce is granted, and you especially cannot modify a decreed in a...

What happens when the 6 mo temporary Protection order ends against me?

Two things typically happen with a Family Violence Temporary Protective Order at the end of its time limit. Either it naturally expires and...

What are my rights as an unwed mother?

Until the father obtains a Court Order legitimating the child, you have sole legal and physical custody rights in Georgia.

Do I need to wait for the Guardian Ad Litem if my child is in an emergency situation?

Before you file anything with the Court, I would recommend contacting the school Principal to address the situation. I do not know what the...

Legitimation and custody

I would have to see the "temporary guardianship" order to really answer this question. At a minimum, you should serve the grandmother with a copy...

How do i ask the judge to sign off on my divorce without the plantiff (myself) being present?

In Georgia, most Judges will accept what is called a "Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings" if there are no children involved. You will need to...