Legal Question in Family Law in Georgia

No Georgia court can grant a divorce to any person who has not been a resident of this state for (6) six months before the filing of the petition for divorce. With that said, even if you could file for divorce in Georgia, you will likely not be able to keep your husband away from your daughter (especially if it's his biological daughter). If the father is a physical threat to your daughter, you can have a TPO filed against the father that will require him to stay a certain number of feet from you and your daughter. Courts typically do not tie a father's ability to pay support to his right to see the minor children of the marriage. I strongly recommend that you hire a Georgia family law attorney to discuss the specifics of your case and your options/rights.

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How long you have been in Georgia affects the answer.

If it has been less than six months, retain a Colorado lawyer ASAP. If it is at least six months, retain a Georgia lawyer ASAP.

Note that if you try to keep him from seeing the child based upon non-payment of support, you could greatly harm your case. The two issues are separate.

Absent violence, it is unlikely a court will do anything prior to a visit just days away, but the sooner you retain counsel the sooner you can protect your rights.