Samuel Eugene Thomas

Samuel Eugene Thomas's Answers (251)

Athens, GA

Child custody Lawyer at Athens, GA

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation ... +4 more

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Im 15 years old i live in newton county, covington Ga im on probation and in trouble for custody interference

Samuel's answer | Answered on December 03, 2013

I would need more information about your situation to make a guess about what is going to happen to you. Good luck with everything!!

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Can my wife take my children out of state and get full custody in the NEW state? (TPO issued against me in HOME state)

Samuel's answer | Answered on December 03, 2013

Consult a local attorney in your area. I agree with the other lawyers, the moving the children out of state to MA may be grounds for you to seek...

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Do i have to pay the wife child support without a court order ?

Samuel's answer | Answered on December 03, 2013

Agree with Glen. I would suggest filing for divorce and have the child support established in that action along with custody, etc. The divorce may...

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Can I get a divorce?

Samuel's answer | Answered on December 03, 2013

Agree with the previous answer. File in the county where your husband lives. The court will have jurisdiction over him.

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I want a divorce from my wife but she wants me to pay the huge aramony money what should I do?

Samuel's answer | Answered on December 03, 2013

You should consult a skilled lawyer in your local area. Alimony is in the discretion of the court and will take a lot of factors in to award...

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Why should the child have my last name?

Samuel's answer | Answered on December 03, 2013

Agree with Rachel. It matters whether or not you are the father legitimizing or the mother objecting. Good luck with the hearing!

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Worked out of town. Recieved divorce papers by certified mail at my home. How do I contest without a lawyer right now?

Samuel's answer | Answered on December 03, 2013

Find some way of getting some funds together ASAP and shop around for at least a cheap lawyer or one that will accept payments. The other lawyers...

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What happens to every other weekend visitation if we move out of state (GA) with child?

Samuel's answer | Answered on December 03, 2013

Agree with the "need to move" v. the "wants to move" distinction. The change in your residences may be enough to warrant a change of custody....

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There is a law in Georgia that gives the non custodial parent the right to keep their child from the custodial parent

Samuel's answer | Answered on December 03, 2013

News to me.

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What is deemed an unfit mother by a judge and GAL?

Samuel's answer | Answered on December 03, 2013

There would need to be more facts than what is presented here. You need to consult local counsel and have them review the court documents and...

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