What should my next step be and do I need a lawyer, as my current husband is encouraging me that one is not required nor needed?

If he has an attorney, you need to retain one ASAP. You need to be sure your children's financial security is protected and that he does not hide...

You would need to file a motion for continuance and serve your husband's attorney with a copy by US mail. The motion would need to state your...

Should I wait or proceed with an attorney?

I would suggest hiring an attorney to file a motion to terminate your probation. Most POs in Gwinnett do not return phone calls so if you wait, it...

I want to file for divorce but I am not sure what to do because my husband does not have a job

Your question is far too complicated to answer in this forum. Some attorneys offer a free consultation and others charge a small fee. It is well...

Can you file for Step -parent adoption if the biological parent is in another state? The child is soon to be 15 y/o.

Yes, the adoption would be filed in the county where the petitioner (step-father) resides. Service would need to be perfected on the biological...

Is there anything I can do to get my child support debt deducted to a reasonable amount

It sounds like you need to file a modification of child support and seek an arrearage order regarding the back child support. The court needs to...

Have my rights been violated? What should I do next?

You need to retain and attorney immediately. You may have some options to try to get the case revisited. You have to act very quickly though...

Is the amount that could be earned by non custodial parent considered in child support when said parent has chosen to quit work?

Child support is based on several factors. A decviatuon for parenting time is in the discretion of the trial judge and although available, is...

Can I take him back to court and get the full amount of child support for 3 children that's allowed?

It is possible that you could argue that a change in circumstance has occurred because he has not held up his end of the bargain regarding the...

How is non-custodial child support calculated if they are unemployed and their new spouse is employed? Just her income or both?

Most courts impute minimum wage to an unemployed parent. Typically, spouse's income is not a factor.