Do I need to legitimize my child?

Yes. Legitimating him will allow him to inherit from you as if born in lawful wedlock. It will also allow you to seek custody rights or parenting...

I live in Georgia and i'm in the process of filing for legitimation and custody.

If the children you wish to legitimate live in South Carolina with their mother, then you need to speak with an attorney familiar with the law in...

I am married to a man who has been in a custody case off and on for 8 years. The mother continues to make me the target!

Sit down with a family law attorney. Share the details of what has transpired. Bring a copy of any harassing or slanderous emails from your...

Can my husband file for joint physical custody if he was not married to the mother?

He can file a Petition for Legitimation and Custody. The legitimation, if granted, would allow his daughter to inherit from him as if born in...

How do I get my granddaughter from the stepdad? Does he have any rights?

If your son-in-law has legal guardianship of your granddaughter or adopted her, then the answer to your question is yes - he has rights. If he has...

The father can file an action for legitimation and custody and seek temporary and permanent custody or parenting time with the children - and child...

Will I, or my fiance, get in any legal trouble or be arrested if I move my sons out of state once I marry?

Under Georgia law, if a minor child's parents are domiciled in the same county, the domicile of that child is that of the parents. If a minor...

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I'm not sure what you are asking. If you are trying to effect personal service on a defendant and have not been able to do so and are concerned...

Can I file a petition to modify child support?

The Georgia Code prohibits the filing of a petition for modification of child support within two years from the date of a final order on a previous...

Are there any Pro Bono divorce services in Atlanta area?

Here is the web address for Atlanta Legal Aid: http://www.atlantalegalaid.org/. The contact # is (404) 524-5811. The number for the South...