Legal Question in Family Law in Georgia

how can an attorney benefit me in establishing child support? I've attempted to go through the state and it's been 8mnths, trying to get an order established, meanwhile, the non custodial parent has given child support (for two children) 5 times totaling $1000.00


Asked on 5/07/10, 12:32 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Charles W. Field Charles W. Field, Attorney at Law

An attorney can usually speed up the process by expediting getting you a hearing.

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Answered on 5/12/10, 1:50 pm
Paula McGill Attorney at Law

You haven't filed in court I assume. An attorney can determine how much he should pay and place that before the court. Thereafter, once an order is entered, the attorney can file for contempt and force the matter. If he wants to avoid jail, he'll have to pay. An attorney may provide the pressure that a state agency is unable to do because of caseload.

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Answered on 5/13/10, 11:55 am


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