Legal Question in Family Law in Georgia

Paternity

My daughter and i just moved to Georgia 2 weeks ago She was born in May 2007. Her father started a paternity suit(in Florida 1 week before she was born) and we have not been at one hearing yet. Am I able to change jurisdition to Georgia?


Asked on 8/06/07, 9:24 pm

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

Re: Paternity

From the timeline you gave, he apprently filed in FL before you moved to GA, thereby giving jurisdiction to the court in FL. There is nothing you can do in GA but I advise you to get an attorney where the action is pending.

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Answered on 8/08/07, 3:33 pm
Glen Ashman Ashman Law Office also dba Glen Ashman Attorney

Re: Paternity

With the facts as posted, Florida has jurisdiction and Georgia does not.

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Answered on 8/06/07, 9:37 pm


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