Questions answered by Rachel Aliza Elovitz

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Can I request for a modification of child support (raise) in the state of GA. We have joint custody.

Rachel's answer | Answered on October 15, 2013

Child support is for the support and maintenance of your minor child. That said, if by "raise" you are asking if you can request an upward...

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Do We really need a GAL?

Rachel's answer | Answered on October 15, 2013

Without more information, it is difficult to give you an informed answer. You should pose those questions to your attorney, who has ostensibly...

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I live in cherokee county , ga. I get my daughter once a week and every other weekend . My ex is now making up rules

Rachel's answer | Answered on October 15, 2013

A contempt will only be appropriate if she is violating a provision of the original Custody Order - and if she is violating a provision of the...

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Grandparents rightrs

Rachel's answer | Answered on October 15, 2013

No one on this website can tell you how long it will take for... 1) a family lawyer in your area to get a petition prepared and filed; 2) or...

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I have a court order where I can only speak to my BD only about our child. He still wants to talk about "other" things.

Rachel's answer | Answered on October 14, 2013

You should show the Restraining Order to an attorney. You don't indicate when it was entered, if it is an ex-parte Order, if you already had the...

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Can i write a letter to the judge about my case, before my court date. put it in with my exhibits

Rachel's answer | Answered on October 14, 2013

It would be improper for you to try and have what is called an "ex parte" communication or a private communication with the Court. The Judge is...

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My wife had an affair over the summer. She has admitted to it in righting. Should we use mediation? She takes responsibility.

Rachel's answer | Answered on October 13, 2013

The fact that she's admitted an adulterous affair does not translate into a particular division of marital assets or debts or an award of custody. ...

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Can a divorce be granted due to the verbal abuse towards me?

Rachel's answer | Answered on October 13, 2013

Your marriage is a civil contract, one the state of Georgia has an interest in preserving. It is for that reason that our laws outline the...

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Hi I have a child support question My sons father left him before he was born because he didn't want to be a father.

Rachel's answer | Answered on October 12, 2013

Yes, he has a duty to pay child support, and yes, child support is awarded prospectively in Georgia, not retroactively, which means you cannot get...

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In a divorce/custody case is an attorney obligated to take action when told the child is in immediate danger?

Rachel's answer | Answered on October 10, 2013

If you genuinely believe your child is imminent danger, call the authorities and/or request an emergency hearing. If you are concerned that your...

Rachel Aliza Elovitz's Answers (1116)

Can I request for a modification of child support (raise) in the state of GA. We have joint custody.

Do We really need a GAL?

I live in cherokee county , ga. I get my daughter once a week and every other weekend . My ex is now making up rules

Grandparents rightrs

I have a court order where I can only speak to my BD only about our child. He still wants to talk about "other" things.

Can i write a letter to the judge about my case, before my court date. put it in with my exhibits

My wife had an affair over the summer. She has admitted to it in righting. Should we use mediation? She takes responsibility.

Can a divorce be granted due to the verbal abuse towards me?

Hi I have a child support question My sons father left him before he was born because he didn't want to be a father.

In a divorce/custody case is an attorney obligated to take action when told the child is in immediate danger?