Legal Question in Family Law in Georgia

Divorced in Ga. moved to Fl. visitation question

I divorced in 1999 in Ga. and remarried and moved to Florida. I meet my ex-husband half way once a month for him to see our daughter for visitation. I go home regularly to Ga. to visit and on my time I let him see her all the time, plus my parents get my daughter sometimes too and they share time with my ex-husband. Our papers say his visitation is every other week and picking up and dropping off at the mother's place of residence. I know that may be hard for him so we meet half way. I am not making him come to Florida. The total drive time is 5 hours, so we meet 2 1/2 hours at a neutral spot. Well he is upset about it after 11 months of us doing this and wants to take this to court. Our daughter is doing wonderfully here and likes it. She is 5 years old. Our family life is great. I feel I am doing all I can, since I am the one that moved away, not for any other reasons but to marry again and be happy. What can he do legally? Thank You.


Asked on 9/12/02, 8:16 am

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

Re: Divorced in Ga. moved to Fl. visitation question

From your post, it is almost impossible to figure out what is the legal posture of your situation. You should immediately consult with a local attorney. My best guess is that, depending on the wording of your divorce decree, he probably can't do anything.

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Answered on 9/12/02, 5:20 pm
Pearlie Bush

Re: Divorced in Ga. moved to Fl. visitation question

You are doing as much as you can to encourage a relationship between him and his daughter. Based on my experience with situations such as this, there is not much he could do. If an action is brought, it must be brought in Florida and I suggest you contact legal counsel at that time.

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Answered on 9/15/02, 9:02 am


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