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Can we legally keep all of my daughters children while she is incarcerated, so that they can stay together?

Woodrow's answer | Answered on October 25, 2011

Your question makes it seem as though the legitimized child's father is somewhat out of the loop. I would be interested to know whether he is...

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Last name

Woodrow's answer | Answered on October 25, 2011

Your new baby does not have to have the father's last name. Because you were not married at the time of the conception and presumably you will not...

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My question is? The child in question is a round 16 years old. I would like to know if it's too late to get a DNA test.

Woodrow's answer | Answered on October 24, 2011

I agree with Ms. Eyo. One other factor you may wish to consider is the human effect any paternity proceedings may have. It is highly unlikey that...

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The right forms to take to the courthouse on back alimony payments

Woodrow's answer | Answered on October 24, 2011

I concur with Mr. Ashman and Ms. Eyo. You need an attorney to review your orders and determine whether an intermediate solution, such as...

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Can my ex stop sending child support to me and have it deposited into my daughter's account since she moved out?

Woodrow's answer | Answered on October 24, 2011

First of all, I am assuming that the 17-year-old is your only child with your former spouse. If this is not the case, and if you in fact have...

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My son severed 10 years in a ga. prison, is there a waver where he does not have to pay chid support for those years?

Woodrow's answer | Answered on October 24, 2011

The first two answerers are correct - there is no such law or waiver. Bankruptcy would probably not be of any help either, as domestic support...

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Where do I file for contempt?

Woodrow's answer | Answered on October 22, 2011

This situation is probably covered under Georgia's domestic-relations long-arm statute. Under the facts you have given, you should be able to file...

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Exhusband left when our twins were 2mths old. They are now almost five. No child support & has not seen them.

Woodrow's answer | Answered on October 22, 2011

I concur completely with Mr. Money. You should consult with an attorney who practices in your area, which I presume is Gwinnett County. My firm...

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I have been married less than 3 yrs. and wife is telling me I will pay alimony,she is in a tech school under my post 911 GI loan

Woodrow's answer | Answered on October 22, 2011

I concur with Mr. Ashman. Alimony is completely discretionary, and in fact can be a jury issue if one side or the other demands a jury trial on...

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Do you need a parental termination agreement from a non custodial father for adoption?

Woodrow's answer | Answered on October 22, 2011

The short answer is that the father's rights will have to be terminated one way or another. You did not mention whether or not the father was...

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Can we legally keep all of my daughters children while she is incarcerated, so that they can stay together?

Last name

My question is? The child in question is a round 16 years old. I would like to know if it's too late to get a DNA test.

The right forms to take to the courthouse on back alimony payments

Can my ex stop sending child support to me and have it deposited into my daughter's account since she moved out?

My son severed 10 years in a ga. prison, is there a waver where he does not have to pay chid support for those years?

Where do I file for contempt?

Exhusband left when our twins were 2mths old. They are now almost five. No child support & has not seen them.

I have been married less than 3 yrs. and wife is telling me I will pay alimony,she is in a tech school under my post 911 GI loan

Do you need a parental termination agreement from a non custodial father for adoption?