Legal Question in Family Law in Georgia

My husband and I divorced 21 months ago. I bought our home and continue to raise two of our three childen (the third is 20). The two at home are 16 and 12, and we are suppose to be sharing joint custody. He lives in his uncle's home and has never fixed a bedroom for the girls to stay in. Therefore, the 16 year old does not visit him, and when the 12 year old does, she has to sleep in his bed. (Another issue in itself).

When I travel for work or pleasure, it is easier for him to stay at my house to keep the children. Besides the obvious sleeping arrangements, their school is 2 miles from my home. This situation is less disruptive for the girls. However, he has taken advantage of the situation and goes through my personal belongings. Most recently, he explored my tax information, amount earned, tax refund, etc. Then took that informaton to a third party.

Obviously, he has forfeited his priveledge of keeping the girls at my home, and therefore spending time with his 16 year old, but do I have any other legal legs to stand on? He is a bully and I am tired of cowing to him.


Asked on 3/01/13, 7:53 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Harold Holcombe Harold D. Holcombe, P.C.

Yes, don't let him stay in your home anymore. Your rights are determined by the final divorce decree. You're not married to him anymore; you don't have to do anything he says.

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Answered on 3/01/13, 9:59 am


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