Legal Question in Family Law in Georgia

I lead a small Christian church. A Jewish father, who has shared custody, but "final decision-making" authority on matters of religious education, phoned me to insist that, unless I refused his children admittance to my church, I would be in violation of a court order. They attend here every other week with their mother and stepfather.

He's also requesting documents on our programs, etc. He's very rude and aggressive. I don't want him showing up next Sunday to help enforce this arrangement. Any advice?


Asked on 11/30/09, 2:56 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Scott Riddle Law Office of Scott B. Riddle, LLC

Ask him to show him any documents that show your church is a party to any court action and bound by orders in the case. Orders generally bind parties (or, in less common circumstances, other named persons), and not others.

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Answered on 12/05/09, 3:11 pm
Glen Ashman Ashman Law Office also dba Glen Ashman Attorney

You don't need to talk to him at all unless he produces a court order naming you or the church as a party. His dispute is solely with the mother, and it's not your job to police their dispute.

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Answered on 12/05/09, 3:23 pm


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