Legal Question in Family Law in Georgia

Dispute of Name Change Request..

My xwife is the Petitioner and I am the Respondent in a Civil Action where she is trying to change my sons last name to her maiden name. I work and live out-of-state. Can I file my response it writing (in absentia) or do I have to be present at the hearing to dispute this?


Asked on 12/10/08, 5:31 pm

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Glen Ashman Ashman Law Office also dba Glen Ashman Attorney

Re: Dispute of Name Change Request..

While a written response is one part of the case, if you fail to appear at trial, you will be in default and have a high liklihood of losing.

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Answered on 12/10/08, 5:43 pm


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