Reaching out on avvo was a great decision! However, based on the facts you provided, your case is likely a bit more complicated than you would...

Hi there. You will have to domesticate the Order in Georgia prior to modifying it. Based on the data provided, jurisdiction is proper where the...

The Social Services Coordinator is not a Guardian ad Litem. They will typically make a short home visit and speak to the child. A Guardian ad...

I agree with my colleagues - you need a lawyer, badly. I think Motions for Continuance are more likely to be granted when the other side does not...

What are the legal rights of a single mother regarding custody in Georgia?

I agree with my colleagues who have already answered this question. Please focus on your pregnancy and your health. In Georgia, the Father of a...

Concerned about child custody. Ex husband wants to move out of the state-I initially agreed but want to see if I am in danger

I am sorry you are going through such an emotional time. You have to sit down with an attorney to discuss the specifics of your matter and weigh...

CAN MY HUSBAND SIGN MY DAUGHTER'S BIRTH CERTIFICATE SO HER NAME WILL BE CHANGED TO HIS?

One other option is that your daughter can legally change her own name when she turns 18. As my colleague stated, however, if her biological...

What happens if you hair isn't long enough for a hair follicle, are there any other alternatives?

The issue with hair length, as I understand it, is the timeframe for which substances can be detected. For example, if your hair is too short, the...

Child Support and Custody

Hi there, I would need a few more facts regarding the judge telling you to "work it out" and what the result of that conversation was given you...

I agree with my colleagues that the framing of the question will dictate the answer to your question. That said, I believe that more is generally...