Questions answered by Stuart Lee Douglas

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Can a spouse (although separated) take out a loan on our second home without me knowing?

Stuart's answer | Answered on June 15, 2016

It is not clear if you have filed for a divorce or simply separated at the moment. If you have filed for the divorce, the court may have a standing...

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What rights does the married couple have re:visitation w/ my child? They threatened court, could I get supervised visitation?

Stuart's answer | Answered on June 15, 2016

First, IF the previous court order granted the father visitation, then you must follow that order or risk being in contempt. If you want a...

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Ex never answered the petition or came to court. Post property judgment decree for $50,000. She has it set aside. What now?

Stuart's answer | Answered on June 15, 2016

As Mr. Hopkins stated, it sounds like a default judgment was entered. ASSUMING all procedural aspects were followed properly, judges are given a...

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How do i keep her from just coming and taking our kids?

Stuart's answer | Answered on June 14, 2016

As my colleague stated, unless and until there is a court order, you cannot 'keep her from just coming and taking [your] kids". If you decide to...

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How does bankruptcy effect childsupport and which is the best one to file?

Stuart's answer | Answered on June 14, 2016

To expend on what Mr. Shephard said slightly, domestic support obligations can include things other than the raw child support amount. Depending...

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How do I get custody of my child I didn't know about?

Stuart's answer | Answered on June 13, 2016

There are too many factors to get a complete answer in this forum. You need to retain a Georgia lawyer in/around where your ex lives and soon. You...

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Can I modify a divorce that's already been final with courts ? Children didn't get added in my divorce papers :/

Stuart's answer | Answered on June 13, 2016

Sounds to me like you have a mess. As my colleagues stated, YOU will have to take responsibility for failing to ensure the documents presented to...

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Does the mother of my children have carte blanch to take my children to any out-of-network doctors when there is insurance?

Stuart's answer | Answered on June 13, 2016

You mention a temporary order being in place, depending on what, if anything, it states regarding who makes medical decisions, there may be an...

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Can the custodial parent be held in contempt of court and if yes how can i file it and what will happen?

Stuart's answer | Answered on June 09, 2016

Contempt is willful violation of the court's order. Whether the actions you mention rise to that level depends on the exact language of the court...

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WHAT IS THE AVERAGE COST OF GETTING A JUDGE TO REVERSE A EMERGENCY CUSTODY ORDER

Stuart's answer | Answered on June 09, 2016

To elaborate on Mr. Hopkins on cost, few (if any) family lawyers will take a case such as this on a flat fee basis so the cost depends on the time...

Stuart Lee Douglas's Answers (636)

Can a spouse (although separated) take out a loan on our second home without me knowing?

What rights does the married couple have re:visitation w/ my child? They threatened court, could I get supervised visitation?

Ex never answered the petition or came to court. Post property judgment decree for $50,000. She has it set aside. What now?

How do i keep her from just coming and taking our kids?

How does bankruptcy effect childsupport and which is the best one to file?

How do I get custody of my child I didn't know about?

Can I modify a divorce that's already been final with courts ? Children didn't get added in my divorce papers :/

Does the mother of my children have carte blanch to take my children to any out-of-network doctors when there is insurance?

Can the custodial parent be held in contempt of court and if yes how can i file it and what will happen?

WHAT IS THE AVERAGE COST OF GETTING A JUDGE TO REVERSE A EMERGENCY CUSTODY ORDER