Legal Question in Family Law in Georgia
Child Support Modification
Filed Feb. 8, 2008. Hearing wasn't until Sept. 24, 2008. Order written Nov. 4th. Attorney held for over 11 days, then mailed to Petitioner. Case law was on order to not retroact downward modification from filing date. Statue 19-6-15 (''shall not accrue from the date of service...'') given by atty 11-24. How do we correct this since it's past 10 days for motion to reconsider? The attys also withheld it from the judge. Should we attempt a reconsideration even tho past 10 days? Or, do we have to do an appeal? Can we appeal just that one part of the order? Or, does the entire order have to be part of the appeal?
3 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Child Support Modification
Ask your lawyer. You are asking for paragraphs of legal advice for a pending case - not appropriate here.
Re: Child Support Modification
I doubt that an appeal will do you any good since these decisions are usually within the trial court's discretion.
Whether your judge would entertain an out-of-time motion for reconsideration depends on the attitude of your local judge. Consult with a local attorney.
Re: Child Support Modification
This is a question that only your lawyer can answer, as he will be familiar with details you did not post.