Unfit pyscho mom is refusing to give my kids for the 6th time, Can I file a show cause hearing with a modification of custody?

1. If this is as important to you as it sounds, you should get legal representation and not try and navigate a custody and contempt case on your...

Can he use chemicals on my child without my consent?

Hi. If the children's father is doing something that amounts to abuse or neglect, then it would be appropriate to notify the authorities. By...

I was approved for a paupers divorce filing. I’m on disability. My husband has an Atty. Is there an Atty will help me pro bono?

You would be wise to do one of the following: 1. Speak to family about assisting you in retaining counsel. 2. Meet with some attorneys who...

If I can't afford a lawyer to represent me what are some steps I can take in order to get joint custody of my child?

You may qualify for free (pro bono) representation or representation through a low-cost civil legal assistance program. To find out: 1. Go to...

The non-custodial parent can file a modification action, but in order to prevail, he (or she) would have to demonstrate that: 1. There has been...

The Ga Code (Section 19-6-5) allows a judge (or jury) to grant permanent alimony to either party, based on one party's need and the other party's...

Can I have my ex husbands visitation rights stopped? He has admitted to using drugs and was arrested this week.

It sounds like you need to file an emergency petition for modification of parenting time and ask for the Court to direct him to submit to a hair...

The relevant statute is O.C.G.A. § 19-7-1(b.1). It limits third parties to "grandparent, great-grandparent, aunt, uncle, great aunt, great uncle,...

Child support is for the child. If the mother's rights were terminated, and she is not using the money to support the child, she is acting in...

How can I go about getting joint physical custody of my son if I am not the primary custodial parent?

You've actually asked a number of questions, so I am going to answer each separately. First, you commented that "every time [you] try to do...