My husband was deported 17 months ago to Mexico . He has disappeared how can I get a divorce?

If you have no way of locating him, you can file for divorce and serve him by publication. There are specific rules that need to be followed to...

What is the legal definition of Joint Legal Custody (of Minor Child ) in Georgia?

Parents that have joint legal custody are supposed to confer in good faith prior to making a major decision about their child/children. However,...

What are the Georgia state laws for division of assets accrued prior to marriage?

I agree with my colleague. If property is divided in a divorce, that will be the safest way to make sure her assets go to who she wants them to go...

Motion To Vacate Divorce Consent Order - due to mental health issues

Has your divorce been granted yet? You need to show the paperwork to an experienced family law attorney. They will be able to provide you more...

Contempt of court for back child support

He should have to pay all of the arrearages. Depending on his income, the court may allow him a payment plan. However, he will not be able to get...

You can try to domesticate the judgement in Georgia, meaning ask the Georgia Court to accept it. You would need to get a court approved translator...

If we have two individual house holds; within in the children's same school district, would we be able to do joint custody?

Yes, you can agree to joint custody and the Judges in Fulton County will approve a parenting plan that allows for joint custody. You will need to...

Am I able to have a divorce granted if my spouse won't sign by serving him and filing in 30 days ? No children.

You need to serve your Husband. You can have the sheriff serve him or private process server approved in the county you are filing. You can serve...

Am I entitled to the profits from sale of premarital assets?

Once you file for divorce a standing order will be put in place preventing either one of you from liquidating assets outside the ordinary course of...

Is my inherited property in jeopardy in my divorce proceeding?

The asset should be view as inheritance. However, if you have used any marital assets to increase the value or have worked actively during the...

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