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Absent some extreme set of facts, non-custodial parents are always required to support their children.
If the Court Order requires that you pay if the children change their residence, the yes he can pursue a divorce. If the Order is silent as to... Read Answer
If you are no longer living as "husband and wife" and no longer having marital relations, you may be able to receive child support for your... Read Answer
A person has the right to represent him/herself, however this is not advisable. If you cannot afford attorney representation, you should invest... Read Answer
He can give up his rights, but a judge would have to sign off on it. Its not something he can just write on a piece of paper. However, I suspect he... Read Answer
You need to contact your local child support enforcement office. They will have the power to file a case on your behalf and force him to take the... Read Answer
Child support should continue until the child is 18 or emancipated. There are exceptions that you should continue to pay if the child is still in... Read Answer
Both parents have a legal obligation to support their child, ie child support. A parent cannot negate his/her legal obligation by not visiting... Read Answer
Yes. An attorney can deal with the scheduling conflict to avoid any negative consequences including jail.
Shalamar J. Parham
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The custodial parent/child support services can obtain a court order to compel the alleged biological father to take a DNA test in order to set up... Read Answer
You have the right to hire a private attorney to pursue a contempt action against your ex. If you cannot afford an attorney, you also have a... Read Answer
If a custodial parent withholds visitation from the non-custodial parent just because child support has not been paid then the custodial parent can... Read Answer
You can hire an aggressive and experienced family law attorney that has the resources to discover your ex's hidden income and to pursue a contempt... Read Answer
You should consult with an attorney. The courts will hold you to the same standard of knowing the law as an attorney even though you are not... Read Answer
Remarriage is generally not a factor for reducing child support.
Shalamar J. Parham, Atlanta Divorce Attorney
The length of time that the non-custodial parent is required to pay child support depends on the existing child support order.
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The issue of whether you can get a limited drivers license is outside the realm of family law. However,when one cannot afford to make his... Read Answer
I don't practice in Georgia, so there may be some very strange law there, but I doubt it. A father is responsible for the support of his child.... Read Answer