Can I legally redact Privacy information in divorce proceedings to protect my identity?

First let me answer the more important question that you did not ask - "Is my case going to be a disaster because my spouse has a lawyer and I do...

How much could I possibly get? Could I lose if he has a lawyer? Can they reward me support while waiting?

Sadly there are some deadbeats who may never pay, but with limited resources the best route for you is to, as soon as the child is born, start a...

I am periodically being billed for a service I had canceled a little over a year ago, What are my options

By leaving out necessary details (what type service, how did you cancel, what records do you have and did your contract if you have one allow for...

How much does it cost to have a name change on a birth certificate?

Assuming both parents consent, a name change would be filed in Superior Court and that can be used to amend the birth certificate. Court costs and...

What papers do I need to file a pro se divorce in ga, when I don't know where my husband is and my mom has custody of our kids

Hi. While some counties in Georgia do have forms, it is difficult to get a divorce with children using forms, and when you add your two "curves"...

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I live in Atlanta and I would like to add my maiden name to my married name. Can I do this by myself or do I need a lawyer?

It looks like you are in Fulton County. Some people do name changes pro se. Some people use an attorney. With the way Fulton handles them, you...

When doing a modification of child support is the one time inheritance income that shows on a tax return included as income.

Sit down with a lawyer. It would be very unusual to report inheritances as income on an income tax return, so you may also want to sit down with...

In what state can you choose a new surname when you get married

I doubt there are any. Both of you could file a name change, preferably with counsel, after marriage.

Can I appeal my divorce decree?

When you decide to be your own lawyer, you need to monitor hearing dates. Also, depending on what you filed or did not filed, you may have waived...

What is the quickest and easiest way to modify a child support court order in Georgia?

Depending on the county, you could potentially do this in not over a month. Since a judge has to okay any change, do not attempt this without...