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Husband has primary custody and lets my parents sit the kids instead of me. Is that legal?

Rachel's answer | Answered on October 14, 2012

Hi - You indicated that the father has temporary, primary custody. If you engage in the negotiation process or attend mediation to try and resolve...

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I want to divorce my childs daddy and take his right how can i do this

Rachel's answer | Answered on October 08, 2012

You can certainly divorce your husband and seek physical and legal custody of your child – and an award of child support. However, if by “take his...

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Am I able to take my ex-husband back to court after the divorce has been finalized?

Rachel's answer | Answered on October 03, 2012

There is a principle in the law known as "res judicata," meaning that a thing has already been adjudicated - and cannot be re-litigated, less the...

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If a mental/emotional assessment is needed during a custody hearing, how is it initiated & determinded & by whom?

Rachel's answer | Answered on October 03, 2012

In more than 16 years of practice, I don't believe that I have ever seen a Judge in a Superior Court custody case direct - absent a GAL...

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Confused father....Need help getting off child support and I have custody.

Rachel's answer | Answered on September 30, 2012

You should consult with a family lawyer about filing a Modification of Custody and Child Support Action, respectively under the UCCJEA (Uniform...

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My spouse signed and his attorney signed and notarized the settlement agreement. He since hired new counsel. The papers have

Rachel's answer | Answered on September 30, 2012

If you have a signed agreement that he is now repudiating, you should speak to your attorney (if you do not have one, it would be wise to retain...

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Need my child support and not receiving it

Rachel's answer | Answered on September 30, 2012

There is, respectfully, a disconnect in your post. You said that your attorney "filed" your "separation papers." Only a settlement agreement...

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My husband is mentally and phisically torturing me and my 9 monts old baby , i cant call police because i dont have cell

Rachel's answer | Answered on September 30, 2012

If you or your child are being physically abused, get to a phone. Call 911. Call the PADV Gwinnett County Crisis Line - 770.963.9799 or the...

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Can i get in trouble if i pick up my kids and dont take them back?

Rachel's answer | Answered on September 30, 2012

If you are married and separated, and if the children were born during your marriage, then you have as much right to have the children with you as...

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Hi my friend wants to divorce he and his wife were married in NYC and now live in Georgia with their daughter.

Rachel's answer | Answered on September 27, 2012

If your friend has residing in Georgia for more than six months, then he can file for divorce in Georgia - in the Georgia county in which he and...

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