What you would file depends on the county because counties process cases differently. I think you would be able to do it without an attorney. I...

I would be cautious about reaching out to the judge because it could put you in a credibility showdown with the attorney, which rarely goes well...

How do I file for temporary custody of my children if not get divorced but been separated for 8 months?

Right now, you both have equal rights to the children. If he's implying he has the legal right to pick up and retain the children forever, that's...

Is the order issued by a Georgia juvenile court, by a Georgia superior court, or by another court? My focus is in superior court, which means...

Where do I begin?

File a petition to legitimate and for primary custody of the child. You need to file in the Superior Court of the county in which the mother lives....

My daughter has traffic court in Atlanta, GA today but she is incarcerated is there anyway I can get it postponed for her?

I saw this late afternoon, so I imagine you've already had to figure out what to do. Just show up at the hearing and explain where she is being...

Do we even have to bring up the child when we go to get a divorce now if we both agree the child isn't mine?

Yes. As of today you are the legal parent of a child that is not yours. In addition to having a legal financial obligation to support the child,...

What are my options? I have no money left to hire an attorney.

I encourage you to begin attending classes and support meetings with NAMI (National Alliance for the Mentally Ill). There's a chapter in...

Can I still file for child support against my children's father if my mother has guardianship?

A non-parent guardian can request child support from both parents of the child. In other words, your mother can ask for child support from both you...

Can I take my son out of town for his Christmas break on my visitation period with him?

If you have a Georgia final judgment and decree of divorce that has no language regarding flying or travel, then you are free to pick up your son...