What would be the better choice for my son

Your son needs an attorney. If he was 17 at the time the alleged crime was committed, then he is considered an adult and will be tried as such. ...

How do you go about getting a court ordered DNA test for a child if the father is unwilling to participate ?

You can file a petition to establish the paternity of your child before the birth of the child, but all proceedings will be stayed until after the...

I am a single parent now. Living with my children's father for 10 years in Georgia, recently separated.

Two thoughts: First, you indicated that until recently, you were cohabitating with the children's father. I'm not clear on whether your...

I cannot speak to the law in another country. I can tell you that the Georgia Code allows for a judgment that is void on its face to be attacked...

Can you define child abandoment?

Under the Georgia Code, a child is considered to be in a dependent condition when the father or mother does not furnish sufficient food, clothing,...

How do I go about my husband adopting my sons?

Under the Georgia Code, a child whose legal father and legal mother are both living but are not married to each other may be adopted by the spouse...

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If your divorce decree is final and you want to make an adjustment to child support after can this be done?

If you consented to the $430.00, then I expect a Motion for Reconsideration would not be well received by the Court, even if you did file timely...

I have a 6 year old daghter i recently found out is mine i wold like to ligitimate her as my child and have custody split

In Order to seek joint custody, you would have to file an action for legitimation and custody. If you and the mother submit a settlement agreement...

No, you cannot keep him from seeking to legitimate. However, before granting a petition to legitimate, the Court must first determine whether a...

Fathers Rights......Its Complicated

You do not have any custodial rights if you have not legitimated your child. If you seek to legitimate, the Court will first have to determine...