If you have a 50/50 custody schedule, the person that earns less money is still entitled to child support. The child support worksheet is used to...

My cousin live in Douglasville and is wanting to relocate with her child.

Your cousin will likely need to seek a Modification of Custody. If the current visitation rights are in a court order, your cousin needs to comply...

Do we have to live separately to divorce?

I agree with my colleagues. As long as you cease marital relations, you can be considered separated and may proceed with a divorce. You can...

Is it easier to gain joint custody?

You must legitimaize the child in order to see custody. You can do both at the same time. Custody will be determined based on the best interests...

Can I add my husband to my child's birth certificate?

You need to go through a step-parent adoption which requires notice to the biological father. Contact a family law attorney that handles adoptions...

If I give my addict husb $ for things while we are not living together for 8mo, will this be deducted from his share if divorce?

Any money you accumulated during the marriage is considered marital property. However, in Georgia all marital property is divided equitably which...

What can I do about my husband's drug use? I have a strong suspicion that he is using meth but hiding it from me.

You can file for divorce. Drug use is not a statutory reason to get a divorce. However, your husband's conduct, including his drug use, can be used...

How long does getting a court date take?

You should hire an attorney to assist you in negotiating a fair settlement for you. If you give in to his demands, you will be stuck with a...

You will have custody automatically. If he tries to fight you for custody, it would be highly unlikely that he would obtain custody based on the...

If I am representing myself and asked for a custody modification and it is denied, can I refile with a lawyer and get diff answr

Once you lose a custody modification case, you cannot refile unless you have new facts to support a new modification case. You should not risk...