This form is a Verfied Complaint for Replevin. The plaintiff has filed this action against defendant in order to replevy certain property in the defendant's possession.
This form is a Verfied Complaint for Replevin. The plaintiff has filed this action against defendant in order to replevy certain property in the defendant's possession.
A divorce or legal separation case begins when the plaintiff the party who starts the court case files a formal complaint at the courthouse. The defendant, the other party, may answer within 28 days. If an answer is filed, the case is contested. If the defendant does not file an answer, the case is uncontested.
A contested divorce is a lawsuit like any other. The process involves pleadings (complaint and answer), discovery, motions, often a temporary hearing, mediation, and potentially a trial. Domestic trials are usually before the judge. Only a judge can determine custody.
The Georgia Department of Human Resources has a Child Support Enforcement Division ("CSE"). CSE can help you get the court order enforced.
DHS Contact Center agents may be reached at 1-877-423-4746 and are available to answer calls during the hours of 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. Automated child support case information and automated DFCS case general inquiries can be obtained 24 hours a day.
In Georgia, custody is determined based on the child's best interests. You and your soon-to-be ex may be able to agree on your own about who has custody and when. However, if the parents can't agree, the court can make the determination about who'll get the kids.
First, get a lawyer. Usually it will be the commissioner who rules on whether to appoint a guardian ad litem. Then you could motion the court for revision in front of a judge. Ultimately, you may need to appeal the decision, if the case does not go your way.
Under the Georgia Code, children who are 14 years of age may refuse visitation with the other parent. This means that your child can't unilaterally decide to stop visiting their other parent but can state their wishes or preferences with the court's approval.
Section 15-11-476 - Appointment of guardian ad litem (a) The court shall appoint a guardian ad litem whenever: (1) An alleged delinquent child appears before the court without his or her parent, guardian, or legal custodian; (2) It appears to the court that a parent, guardian, or legal custodian of an alleged ...
ALL COMPLAINTS REGARDING SUPERIOR COURT GUARDIANS AD LITEM MUST BE MADE EITHER TO THE STATE BAR OF GEORGIA OR TO THE JUDGE PRESIDING OVER THE SUPERIOR COURT CASE. If the Division of Family and Children Services is not yet involved and you need to make a referral of child abuse or neglect, please call 1-855-422-4453.