How to file an out of state divorce.

Yes, you may get divorced. You will have to do what is called a divorce by publication. However, Georgia courts require a good faith effort by...

How to terminate child support for one of the children within the court order?

While this may appear like a logical and a simple calculation (“I had two minor children, now I only have one minor child so shouldn’t I only be...

My child's mother is withholding visitations because she does not like the babysitter. Is she in contempt of court?

It is impossible to answer this question without reading the Parenting Plan/Settlement Agreement. A contempt is when someone willfully violates...

Could my ex get daytime only visitation?

What you are describing are two separate actions--a contempt and a modification. A contempt is a motion that will allow you to enforce your...

It is fairly common to have a Settlement Agreement/Parenting Plan that states that a 16 or 17 year-old child may exercise parenting time at his or...

You need to actually file for divorce. Once a divorce is filed a Domestic Relations Standing Order will go into effect. The Domestic Relations...

My husband has a few IRA's. I am probably going to get one of them. Can he just sign it over to me, or how does that work?

I agree with my colleagues that hiring an attorney is prudent--even if your case where the divorce is uncontested. It is important to have an...

What happens when the non-custodial parent is back too much child support?

Recouping the child support arrearage and modifying custody are two separate actions. Regarding the child support, you may attach an action...

Is my husband responsible for my rent if he kicked me out of our home?

I'm sorry for what you are going through. It is common for attorneys to request pendente lite relief on behalf of their clients when a divorce has...

How is a change of custody handled when both parents agree?

If both parties are in agreement then it is just a matter of dotting i's and crossing t's. Your attorney will file a petition for modification of...