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Child Custody
Georgia
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Is there a court order in effect?
Yes. Notify the father in writing where you're moving and an address.
You certainly have rights as the child's father. You wife must first terminate your rights before an adoption can occur. You should contact a... Read More
That depends on how the fathers feel about it.
It would be grounds for divorce, not annulment.
You might want to look over the "third party" custody and visitation statutes.
It sounds like there is only your order. His is a proposed order or a motion (request) for an order? How did you get an order from California?
If you know where he is or may be, give them that information.
You and he should file a Stepparent Adoption in the County where you and the minor live.
Is he restrained from being around you? Defending upon your age and the nature of the restainng order, you might be able to convince a Judge to... Read More
You didn't say what state you're in, which affects the answer.
There is no method in which to sercure custody prior to the entry of a Court Order. As for the issue of custody, the Court will look at the... Read More
You would file a Contempt action against her to enforce the terms of the Order.
What is the custody?
Yes, there is legal separation as well.
Under normal circumstances, NO.
The same options you had in the other post you posted (you get a lawyer in Minnesota).
Two methods: file for guardianship in Probate Court; or file for custody in Superior Court.
The Court Order really needs to be modified to be legally binding.
If you are paying support based on a court order, the order should indicate when your obligation terminates.
If the mother has legal custody, in almost all cases, you must file there.
Legally, you would have no recourse as it appears you are past the time period to file an appeal. You can by agreement of the legal parents of your... Read More
That would be 18.