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When filing an abandonment warrant against the father does that help the father gain custody in any way or in his favor?
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Answered on April 30, 2013
As my colleague stated, abandonment only deals with non-payment of support, not custody or visitation. O.C.G.A. § 19-10-1 states that "a child...
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What can I do if child's father refuses to pay child support?
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Answered on April 30, 2013
It sounds like there is a child support order in place, so you can file a motion for contempt. If your child's father has a job, you can also get...
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My fiance received the charges below today; will an attorney be best for this kind of case?
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Answered on April 30, 2013
The severity of the case would depend on several issues, including what he is on probation for, and as my colleague stated, whether the eluding and...
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Can my simple battery charge be expunged if it was my only charge ever in my entire life i was 18 then im 23 now
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Answered on February 06, 2013
The answer to this depends on what the outcome of that arrest was. Were you convicted at trial? Did you take a plea? If the answer to this is...
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Is my ex required to pay child support. Even if it is not court ordered.
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Answered on January 28, 2013
If she stops paying child support, you can file abandonment charges even without a court order ordering her to pay child support. The Georgia Law...
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What can my Fiance do if his ex wife, does not provide a new address when she moves as stated in the divorce papers?
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Answered on January 28, 2013
It sounds like she is in violation of the Court Order. I would suggest that your fiancee retain counsel and file a contempt action with the Court.
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Can the mother get a passport for my 3yrs old son and take him outside of USA without my consent?
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Answered on January 28, 2013
My colleagues are right, you have no legal rights to your child until the child is Legitimized. If you cannot afford an attorney to represent you,...
If a victim of a crime does not show up in court for trail what could happen?
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Answered on January 28, 2013
What is the reason that the victim is deciding not to come to court? Is the Prosecution not able to find and/or subpoena the victim? If this is...
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HOW DO I FILE A MOTION TO DISMISS IN BROWARD COUNTY IF I LIVE IN GA? MY CHILD RESIDES WITH ME AND HAS FOR THE PAST 7 YEARS?
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Answered on January 26, 2013
It sounds like you may have grounds to challenge jurisdiction based on the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA as my...
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What happens if the victom of domestic violence don't show up in court
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Answered on January 26, 2013
My colleague is correct, the State can still pursue the case even if she wants the charges dropped. If you cannot afford an attorney, I would...